5 Sleeper Prospects In '27 To Be Aware Of Before Summer

The temperatures are starting to rise and so is the regional hoop scene. The upcoming rankings, high-level tournaments, as well as camps taking place provide a ton of content to cover, especially within the '27 class. Sometimes with an ample amount of high-level basketball being played and the leading players consistently being in the headlines, players can get lost in the shuffle. It's important to highlight notable players in such a talented class so that doesn't happen. Below are 5 '27 sleepers to know as things start to warm up.   Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription.    [player_tooltip player_id='971341' first='Grace' last='Solari'] (2027) | 5'7 PG | MCW Starz   Solari is a balanced player that can be an x-factor in any game. She's a solid rebounder, a break starter, has a soft touch on finishes, shows advanced vision and can effectively knock down the longball. Grace's impact will likely have her moving up in the upcoming rankings update.     [player_tooltip player_id='1225327' first='Ava' last='Vitti'] (2027) | 5'10 Forward | Bay State Jags   Vitti offers great positional length and versatility. A 2-way player that's extremely active. The '27 forward is someone who's happy to take exactly what the defense gives her. She loves taking the midrange shot when distributors find her in her spots. Ava is also physical in the post, displaying insistent behaviors underneath the rim to ensure she gets the proper angle. Defensive rebounding seemingly comes effortless. After fighting for space, she's likely to come down with anything in her area. Teammates rest comfortably knowing this anchor is behind them. She tracks the ball off the glass and comes through at the right time with staggering blocks.     [player_tooltip player_id='1005187' first='Lily' last='Downing'] | 5'3 PG/SG | MCW Starz   Smart is the word that comes to mind to illustrate exactly who Downing is. Her shooting capabilities give assistance to teammates looking to kick back out and her reliable attributes while running the point allow her to have a command on the pace of the game. Lily does a great job of scanning what her options are while in motion, letting things develop to get the best quality shot available. Her high IQ translates to the defensive end too. Not somebody who has the craziest measurables, but Downing shows great effort on this side of the ball. She uses her quick feet to give aid where it's needed within the team's defensive concept. Downing is starting to open some eyes, however she's still somewhat underrated.     Emarald Jakes (2027) | 5'6 PG/CG | MCW Starz   Just because Jakes is the quintessential teammate and such a selfless player doesn't mean she should be overlooked. Emarald is a fundamentally sound player that's eager to make the right play. She's regularly in the right spots and timely in her playmaking ability, especially for others. One aspect of her game that stands out is her adaptability, which shines on both sides of the ball. Jakes just finds ways to affect what happening on the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='1209125' first='Gwen' last='Case'] (2027) | SG |   Case is a gluelike player that does everything in her power to contribute to winning basketball. She does the dirty work like diving for loose balls, banging downlow with the bigs for rebounds, tying up possessions on defense and even getting some strip blocks in transitions. This do-it-all skillset sets her apart from many in the class.

The temperatures are starting to rise and so is the regional hoop scene. The upcoming rankings, high-level tournaments, as well as camps taking place provide a ton of content to cover, especially within the '27 class. Sometimes with an ample amount of high-level basketball being played and the leading players consistently being in the headlines, players can get lost in the shuffle. It's important to highlight notable players in such a talented class so that doesn't happen. Below are 5 '27 sleepers to know as things start to warm up.