Rankings Update: Class of 2027 Top Five

Oregon's sophomore class is growing up and recruiters from Oregon to California to Iowa are calling. Highlighted here are Prep Girls Hoops Oregon class of 2027 top five college prospects:    West Albany sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='832050' first='Payton' last='Starwalt'] is a shooters shoot shooter, her middle name is Efficient, and she's known for her signature pull-up logo three. The 5-foot-7 point guard knocked down 100 three-pointers at a 44% clip and was named to the 5A All-State Second Team this season. But Starwalt is more than an elite shooter. She's a playmaker who facilitates offense for herself and her teammates by stretching the defense, beating her defender on the dribble, driving the open lanes, reading the floor, and making the right read. Starwalt is one of the top in the state in points created per game (39). She averaged 22.3 points, 7.2 assists, and 3.8 steals and was named to the First Team in the Mid-Willamette, Oregon's most competitive 5A conference, her sophomore year. Starwalt has multiple D1 offers.     Nelson sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='832046' first='Love' last='Forde'] is strong, smooth, and agile in and around the paint. The 6-foot-2 forward has a soft touch from the midrange to the rim and was named to the 6A All-State Honorable Mention list. She has nice handles and a controlled spin move to get an open look from close up. She can back down the defender or turn and knock down from the top of the key. She crashes the boards for the putback. Forde is a strong defender inside as well. She battles for position to tip the pass, block the shot, and win the rebound. Forde was named to the Mt. Hood Conference First Team her sophomore year.     West Linn sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='832080' first='Kaylor' last='Buse'] is a premier defender who values possession and scores downhill. The 5-foot-9 guard is a strong athlete with a motor and a high IQ. She was named to the 6A All-State Honorable Mention list. Buse has excellent high-pressure on-ball defense and is always in the right position off-ball. She is speedy and can run down and stop the fast break from behind. Buse leads the Lions in points per game and is second in scoring this season. She scores in transition, on the halfcourt drive, and at the line after drawing the foul. Buse averaged and 16.3 points (shooting 51% from the field), 5.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists (1.24 assist/turnover ratio), 3.4 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, helped her team defeat now state champion Tualatin to win a share of the Three Rivers League title, and was named All-League Defensive Player of the Year and to the First Team in her sophomore season. The co-league champion made a clutch block in a playoff upset win against Benson, helped the Lions go on an impressive 6A state tournament run to earn 4th place, and earned herself an All-Tournament Second Team selection.     Nelson sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='832544' first='Nylah' last='Webster'] is an excellent one-on-one player, has a quick first step, and can shoot the three-ball in the defender's eye. The 5-foot-10 guard has athletic handles, attacks the lane, and squares up to drain the midrange pull-up or leans in for the controlled finish at the rim. She can hit from three on the pull-up or catch-and-shoot. She is a good off-ball defender with quick instincts to jump the lane for the steal that leads to a full-court fast break layup. Webster was named to the Mt. Hood Conference First Team her sophomore year.     Beaverton sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='832048' first='Dara' last='Oluwafemi'] is an unflashy finisher from all three levels. The 5-foot-9 point guard has smooth handles and improved her ability to read the floor and take care of the ball. She's calm and steady and goes into another gear with the hesitation or the between to get downhill. Oluwafemi has a nice pull-up and soft touch from three-point and midrange. She's even-keeled and can be counted on to make the clutch play. Oluwafemi averaged 13.3 points (shooting 36% from the field and 32% from three), 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2 steals per game and was named to the Metro League First Team her sophomore year.

Oregon's sophomore class is growing up and recruiters from Oregon to California to Iowa are calling. Highlighted here are Prep Girls Hoops Oregon class of 2027 top five college prospects: