2027 Rankings: New Prospects to Know

Impressed in an in person at a scrimmage back in November. The highlights and stats on Hudl have backed up her status as a productive and high ceiling prospect. Smooth and fast athlete, makes plays on defense, quickly turning them into transition opportunities. Her ability to defend and play on the perimeter is crucial to compliment the senior size the Lady Warriors have. Hightower's versatility has Anadarko one of the favorites to make State in Class 3A. And make noise when they reach the Big House.     The tradition of the Haywood family making an impact will continue for at least a few more years. Like her older sisters and older brother before her, Haywood is a long armed, defensive minded tonesetter. Great motor and athleticism, allow her to really get after it on the defense. She's carved out an important niche on an upperclassman heavy team. It's probably safe bet that with the mindset and talent of the family, this Haywood will also end up playing at the collegiate level.     Newcomer to Del City and already making a big impact. Teams with senior Thornton to patrol the interior and own the glass for the Lady Eagles. She's strong and quick, with an "that's my ball" mentality for rebounds, steals and blocks. Good blend of power and soft touch on offense around the rim. Eagles are 17-4 on the year and undefeated against fellow Class 5A competition. Bonds' emergence is a big reason whu.     Mobile forward prospect with a promising size and athletic foundation. Which she puts to good use by having a huntress' mentality when it comes to blocking shots and forcing steals. Has earned a valuable role on an upperclassman heavy Ripley team, that's currently ranked top 10 in Class A. Her older sister, Bentlie, is headed to Cameron, so the talent clearly runs in the family. And Cook will have a bigger role in the next two years.     Shooting. Next level height. Defense. Part of a winning program. What's not to like about Bullard?   She even looks the part with her movements. Which she combines with heady play on the defensive end. She'll move her feet to lock down a defender. But then also be the player to pop up with a crucial steal, deflection or rebound. At the end of December, Dale avenged their only blemish of the season by taking down top ranked Class 3A Washington. In that game, also the title game of the prestigious Bertha Teague, Bullard had 15 points and 7 rebounds. The Lady Pirartes are chasing Gold with a deep roster and expect Bullard to be at the front of the boarding party come State Tournament time.     The lefty is not afraid to let it fly. And she has the handle and footwork to freeze a defender, and then drill a three over them. Range extends a few feet beyond the high school three book line. And in every clip watched, the ball flies out of her hands with a textbook form and rotation. Shooting always translates, and Norton appears to be one of the better in the class.   Was part of the Class A State Title Seiling team last year. She made the move to Hobart after her father took the Hobart girls job, after he was at Seiling as the boys coach.     Productive guard tucked away up in Oklahoma's panhandle. Hits shots at all three levels, but especially like how her highlights her ability to stop and hit in the mid-range. Or spot up from three. Yates has multiple three or more made threes games. Posts full stat lines with rebounds and steals to go along with double digit scoring. Has some solid vision as a passer.     Spark-plug guard, who makes her mark on defense with her quickness and anticipation skills. Will take a defender's cookies while on the ball. Then teleport into a passing lane for a steal. Or be the first to a loose ball. Is looking to spark another Big House run for Riverside, as they reached the Class 2A semifinals last year. And her defense and table setting abilities are crucial for another such run.