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2027 Rankings Update: New Names Part 2

2027 Rankings Update: New Names Part 2
Simmie Colson
Simmie Colson October 16, 2024 @ 02:32 PM
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Zaria Howard
Zaria Howard 5'10" | 2027
TX
Olivia Rankin
Olivia Rankin 5'4" | PG/SG | 2027
TX
Arianna Brooks
Arianna Brooks 5'7" | SF | 2027
TX
Kiera Walker
Kiera Walker 5'8" | SG/PG | 2027
TX
Jaycee Phillips
Jaycee Phillips 5'9" | PG/SG | 2027
TX
Arianna Philson
Arianna Philson 5'6" | SG/CG | 2027
TX
Alivia Wanton
Alivia Wanton 5'8" | SG | 2027
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are 7 additional players who were added and speaking of added, here is the link to some of the events I'll be covering the rest of the season, as well as next. Live period venues will be added<strong><em><a href="https://girlzprepreport.com/upcomingevents/"> read more</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["992580"],"_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-67100300635bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Howard sold me on opening day at the<strong> Super 64 <em><a href="https://girlzprepreport.com/upcomingevents/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong> so I was overly excited when she signed up for the<strong> Sophomore ID Showcase.</strong> She sprained her wrist and couldn't attend yet was well enough to perform at <strong>THE EXPO, <em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/10/team-3-review-pghexpotx/">see evaluation here</a>,</em></strong><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/10/team-3-review-pghexpotx/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong> </strong></em></a></span>and even though she was playing up, she was easily one of the top players in attendance. Her <strong>"you won't outwork me"</strong> mindset will keep her elevating in the rankings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["764236"],"_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-67100eace84ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Philson caught my <strong>PGH colleague from Oklahoma @coachjvick1</strong> at the <strong>Neville Jones Invitational <em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/neville-jones-invitational-coach-jvick-notes-part-1/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong> yet at the<strong> Sophomore ID Showcase </strong>she showed me her <strong>"on the court"</strong> progression after seeing her a year earlier at the<strong> Freshman Showcase <em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/team-1-review-pghsophomoreidtx/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong>. Her upside is high, she does a good job setting the defender up to drop the jumper or score off the dribble yet her defense is also solid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["764258"],"_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-67100eace84fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walker was ID'd early during the <strong>"3 on 3" </strong>games at the<strong> Sophomore ID Showcase </strong>and watching her not only create her shot but comprehending how to create for her teammates was a huge plus. That alone told me I needed to keep my eyes glued to her when the games went live and she gave me all I thought was coming and then some<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/team-2-review-pghsophomoreidtx/"> see evaluation here</a></em></strong> She's so poised and under control and that's always a plus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["764231"],"_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-67100eace853c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wanton was another player who grabbed my attention at last season's <strong>Freshman Showcase</strong> and to see her add even more to her impressive game this time around had me smiling because like the <strong>SWOOSH</strong> on her headband, she <strong>JUST DID IT <em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/top-performers-pghsophomoreidtx/">see evaluation here </a></em></strong> Her ability to score multiple ways from outside in both the <strong>"3 on 3" </strong>as well as when the games went to fullcourt had me smiling, nice upside </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899722"],"_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-67100eace8590"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooks is from the <strong>Killeen</strong> area which like<strong> many other places in Texas</strong>, has an abundance of hidden talent but here's the problem, you have to be where I am to get an honest evaluation and if you are, I need <strong>NON_ERRRONEOUS </strong>rosters, it's just that simple but watching defenders try to guard here isn't that simple as she blows by them in the set as well as in the full court. Body control after contact on her finishes is solid, she drops the jumper and has good court vision. Oh yeah, her <strong>"on the ball"</strong> pressure can be smothering<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/stock-risers-nevillejonesinvitational/"> see evaluation here</a></em></strong> from <strong>Neville Jones Invitational </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["764252"],"_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-6710146827a45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Phillips was another <strong>Top Performer</strong> at the <strong>Sophomore ID Showcase <em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/top-performers-pghsophomoreidtx/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong> and when you factor in she plays taller than her listed height, she is on to something as her stock will continue to rise. Her college-ready frame helped her overpower guards off the dribble as well as outrebound taller players yet I'm having flashbacks of her shot blocking and visualizing what's coming next </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["991237"],"_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-6710146827a90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rankin showed me she needed to be considered to be added to the <strong> RANKINGS</strong> with her <strong>Neville Jones Invitational </strong>performance <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/opening-day-new-faces-nevillejonesinvitational-pt-1/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong> and being one of the <strong>Top Performers</strong> at the<strong> Sophomore ID Showcase </strong>added an exclamation point to solidify her being here <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/top-performers-pghsophomoreidtx/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong> she's feisty and showed she can change the momentum on both ends and one more time as I close <strong>#sizedontmatter</strong> when you can play, she can play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here are 7 additional players who were added and speaking of added, here is the link to some of the events I'll be covering the rest of the season, as well as next. Live period venues will be added read more

Zaria Howard

Zaria Howard

TX
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Zaria
Howard
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Grace Preparatory Academy
|
TX
2027 Rankings Update: New Names Part 2
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Zaria Howard

State: Texas
School: Grace Preparatory Academy
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Highlights

Arianna Philson

Arianna Philson

TX
SG/CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2027
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Arianna
Philson SG/CG
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Rains
|
TX
2027 Rankings Update: New Names Part 2
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Arianna Philson

Instagram Twitter
State: Texas
School: Rains
Club: Divas Black 17U
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Kiera Walker

Kiera Walker

TX
SG/PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Kiera
Walker SG/PG
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Allen ISD
|
TX
2027 Rankings Update: New Names Part 2
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Kiera Walker

Instagram
State: Texas
School: Allen ISD
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Alivia Wanton

Alivia Wanton

TX
SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Alivia
Wanton SG
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Royse City
|
TX
2027 Rankings Update: New Names Part 2
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Alivia Wanton

State: Texas
School: Royse City
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Arianna Brooks

Arianna Brooks

TX
SF
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Arianna
Brooks SF
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
HS
Killeen
|
TX
2027 Rankings Update: New Names Part 2
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Arianna Brooks

State: Texas
School: Killeen
Club: United Lady Elite
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Jaycee Phillips

Jaycee Phillips

TX
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2027
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Jaycee
Phillips PG/SG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Rains
|
TX
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Jaycee Phillips

Twitter
State: Texas
School: Rains
Club: BCB Elite
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Olivia Rankin

Olivia Rankin

TX
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2027
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Olivia
Rankin PG/SG
Class
2027
Height
5'4"
HS
Mckinney North
|
TX
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Olivia Rankin

State: Texas
School: Mckinney North
Club: A1 Sauce Sports
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