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2027s on the Rise

2027s on the Rise
Mindy McCarthy
Mindy McCarthy March 31, 2025 @ 07:27 PM
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Amayah Barnes
Amayah Barnes 5'8" | CG | 2027
NC
Sydney McGuire
Sydney McGuire 5'4" | PG | 2027
NC
Sara Kate Carr
Sara Kate Carr 5'9" | PG | 2027
NC
Hina Nakamura
Hina Nakamura 5'7" | SG | 2027
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Prep Girls Hoops North Carolina is updating their rankings with the latest update coming to the class of 2027.  We've already talked about some of the new names added to the list as well as other stock risers, so let's dive into another group of 2027's that are on the rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["928377"],"_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-67eb32ae7128b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='928377' first='Amayah' last='Barnes'] is an exceptional ball handler using her evasive maneuvers to get by her opponent and to the rim.  She can finish on both sides even with hands in her face, and she doesn't shy away from pulling up for her jumper.  Her talent draws a lot of attention from her opponents, but she continues to find ways to get to the gaps and make smart passes getting her teammates involved.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["755820"],"_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-67eb32ae712fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='755820' first='Hina' last='Nakamura'] does well sliding around the arc finding the opening to put up her shot from deep.  She does well tracking the ball on defense, too, knocking it away and grabbing the steal.  She handles the ball well taking these turnovers up the court herself making the play on her own or making the dish to her teammates.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832235"],"_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-67eb32ae71347"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='832235' first='Sydney' last='McGuire'] became one of the first guards off the bench for Mallard Creek, and that statement in itself says a lot its the talent they had.  She comes in to help handle the ball up the court as she remains calm handling any kind of pressure.  She is a sharp shooter getting to the opening on her own, and she is consistently looking to get her teammates involved hitting them with the pass.  She doesn't back down from anyone on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["772534"],"_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-67eb32ae7138e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='772534' first='Sara' last='Kate Carr'] is a major reason Wesleyan Christian was in the 4A State Championship game, and she had an exceptional performance that game, too.  She rises to the challenge hitting big shots when it matters around the perimeter, and she is constantly moving on offense finding the openings and ways to contribute to her team.  She's quick with the ball exploding up the court making it count at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->


Prep Girls Hoops North Carolina is updating their rankings with the latest update coming to the class of 2027.  We've already talked about some of the new names added to the list as well as other stock risers, so let's dive into another group of 2027's that are on the rise.

Amayah Barnes

Amayah Barnes

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Amayah
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Class
2027
Height
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NC GBB
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NC
2027s on the Rise
Amayah Barnes is an exceptional ball handler using her evasive maneuvers to get by her opponent and to...
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Amayah Barnes

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School: NC GBB
Club: Carolina All-Stars
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Hina Nakamura

Hina Nakamura

NC
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Hina
Nakamura SG
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
HS
Cannon
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NC
2027s on the Rise
Hina Nakamura does well sliding around the arc finding the opening to put up her shot from deep. ...
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School: Cannon
Club: Lady Attack Elite
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Sydney McGuire

Sydney McGuire

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PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Sydney
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Class
2027
Height
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HS
Mallard Creek
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2027s on the Rise
Sydney McGuire became one of the first guards off the bench for Mallard Creek, and that statement in...
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School: Mallard Creek
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Sara Kate Carr

Sara Kate Carr

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PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Sara
Kate Carr PG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Wesleyan Christian
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NC
2027s on the Rise
Sara Kate Carr is a major reason Wesleyan Christian was in the 4A State Championship game, and she...
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Sara Kate Carr

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School: Wesleyan Christian
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