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Class Of 2027: Updated College Prospect Rankings – Top 20 Risers

Class Of 2027: Updated College Prospect Rankings – Top 20 Risers
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey August 27, 2024 @ 02:57 PM
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Emily Naraky
Emily Naraky 6'1" | SF | 2027
IL
Emy Wardle
Emy Wardle 5'9" | CG/PG | 2027
IL
Campbell Thulin
Campbell Thulin 5'10" | SG | 2027
IL
Tiara Williams
Tiara Williams 5'7" | PG | 2027
IL
Ava Mersinger
Ava Mersinger 5'6" | PG | 2027
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sophomores have spent a year making a name for themselves on the court. With some already receiving official college offers, our updated rankings reflect the growing interest these athletes are generating among college coaches. Below are some names that moved around and into the Top 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2027-watch-list/">Class of 2027 Rankings</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732518"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cd21bfe78d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wardle has been a consistent player that scouts have preached to coaches to look out for. Her skill can be used anywhere on the court, but the maturity and IQ she has at such a young age is amazing to see. With a recent offer to DePaul, it's clear that college coaches are seeing the major impact that she can bring to a program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732504"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":979541,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cd21bfe795a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thulin makes her way into the Top 20 prospects in this class. The purity of her game and her length make her a solid college prospect to keep an eye on. DGN has been known to carry a "hardhat" type of identity, and this kid fits in perfectly. With a couple of offers under her belt, Campbell is definitely keeping college coaches interested. Predicting a big leap in her sophomore year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["758055"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cd21bfe799f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hustle and energy aren't skills; they're a mindset, and Naraky shows that on both sides of the floor. She's active on the boards, active in transition, and moves well with the ball in her hand. Her IQ and length allow her to play multiple positions. Such a high ceiling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["626814"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cd21bfe79e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Size is a major component to playing high-level college basketball, but this kid has something that not many players in this class possess. She is a bullet and can get where she wants, when she wants. Tough as they come as well. When she adds multiple speeds to her game, I think she'll be able to take it to another level. see slight comparisons to McKenna Hofschild.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["642885"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cd21bfe7a1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is one of those crafty prospects who seems to figure things out on the fly. She has strong ball-handling skills and solid speed to match. She plays bigger than she appears and has the length to match it. Watching her compete against stronger talent at our last event gave a clear view of how much potential is really there. An interesting prospect to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These sophomores have spent a year making a name for themselves on the court. With some already receiving official college offers, our updated rankings reflect the growing interest these athletes are generating among college coaches. Below are some names that moved around and into the Top 20

Emy Wardle

Emy Wardle

IL
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Emy
Wardle CG/PG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Peoria Notre Dame
|
IL
Class Of 2027: Updated College Prospect Rankings – Top 20 Risers
Wardle has been a consistent player that scouts have preached to coaches to look out for. Her skill...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Emy Wardle

State: Illinois
School: Peoria Notre Dame
Club: Heart of Illinois
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Campbell Thulin

Campbell Thulin

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Campbell
Thulin SG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Downers Grove North
|
IL
Class Of 2027: Updated College Prospect Rankings – Top 20 Risers
Thulin makes her way into the Top 20 prospects in this class. The purity of her game and...
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Campbell Thulin

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State: Illinois
School: Downers Grove North
Club: Wolverinas
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Emily Naraky

Emily Naraky

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Emily
Naraky SF
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Loyola Academy
|
IL
Class Of 2027: Updated College Prospect Rankings – Top 20 Risers
Hustle and energy aren’t skills; they’re a mindset, and Naraky shows that on both sides of the floor....
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Emily Naraky

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State: Illinois
School: Loyola Academy
Club: Full Package
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Ava Mersinger

Ava Mersinger

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Ava
Mersinger PG
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Benet Academy
|
IL
Class Of 2027: Updated College Prospect Rankings – Top 20 Risers
Size is a major component to playing high-level college basketball, but this kid has something that not many...
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Ava Mersinger

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State: Illinois
School: Benet Academy
Club: All in
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Tiara Williams

Tiara Williams

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Tiara
Williams PG
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
HS
Morgan Park Academy
|
IL
Class Of 2027: Updated College Prospect Rankings – Top 20 Risers
Williams is one of those crafty prospects who seems to figure things out on the fly. She has...
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Tiara Williams

State: Illinois
School: Morgan Park Academy
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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