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Young Ladies Dominating the Paint: 2027 Basketball Prospects

Young Ladies Dominating the Paint: 2027 Basketball Prospects
Brandon Tinnon
Brandon Tinnon May 22, 2025 @ 09:28 PM
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Karmine Carmichael
Karmine Carmichael 6'0" | C | 2027
TN
Trinity Curry
Trinity Curry 5'11" | C | 2027
TN
Alayna Duhart
Alayna Duhart 5'11" | C | 2027
TN
Marley Spiers
Marley Spiers 6'3" | C | 2027
TN
Payton Richmond-Watson
Payton Richmond-Watson 6'1" | C/PF | 2027
TN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When I think about people who patrol the painted area, the 27 bigs come to mind with their style of play. Don't get me wrong, this is only year 2 for all of them in the high school ranks, however, these young ladies fron this class really do know how to put in work and hold their own. Over the next couple of years, you will start to see more and more centers move up the ranks. However, right this very moment, there are a particular crop of girls who are getting the job done early in their career. Check out some young ladies who are putting the center position of the 2027 class on the map.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821657"],"_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-682fdd26b4d0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The maturation process of this young lady has been leaps and bounds. She is a big deal, and I am not talking about just in stature. She is someone who commands the painted area on both ends of the floor. Offensively, she has a plethora of moves in her bag that enable her to own the low-block areas. She can stretch the floor and exploit the high post and short corner areas; however, the low blocks and anything in the paint, she dominates. Defensively, she owns the boards, blocks shots, and commands the back end near the rim. She has received multiple Power 4 offers lately due to her play. Look for her to continue to grow and be a force at the next level.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821821"],"_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-682fdd26b4d8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Versatile and athletic big who can handle the ball. She can play multiple positions, 3-5; however, her ability to stretch the floor even beyond the arc is really something special. She creates mismatches all over the floor, making it tough for people to defend. She can face up and score, either driving to the hole or unleashing a deadly jumper. She can also play with her back to the basket, going up strong through the opposition. Her ability to contribute on the defensive end makes her a solid two-way player who plays with a ton of energy and athleticism. Keep your eyes on this young lady because her stock is about to take off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821728"],"_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-682fdd26b4df9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Old school big that gets it done in the painted area. She competes until there is nothing left. I love her ability to score the basketball, and she does so in numerous ways. She is great in the screen game, she can post up and command the ball at the low block, what is even more impressive is her ability to get offensive put backs that usually end up in and one situations. She is solid on the defensive end and goes after the ball, securing it with two hands. This kid is a solid contributor who is still growing each time she steps onto the floor. Look for her to stay on the trajectory and be a problem for teams down the stretch.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821738"],"_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-682fdd26b4e6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Physical post player who knows how to utilize her body to her advantage. She is going to outmuscle the opposition, burying them as she gains ground to where she wants to be. She will go up strong, finishing through contact on her way to scoring the basketball. When she smells blood in the water, she is going to demand the basketball, finishing not only around the low blocks, but the elbow area as well. Solid defensively, she isn't going to let anyone establish real estate down low nor outrebound her. She is a solid contributor whose game isn't done growing yet. Keep tabs on this young lady as she will be someone special down the road.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["779486"],"_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-682fdd26b4ed6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strong as an ox, this young lady is going to bulldoze her way to where she wants to go. People don't like her physicality, and it shows when opponents try to bang with her. She establishes position well down low, finishing over either shoulder. She, too, can face up and score; her footwork is impressive as she unleashes multiple counter moves. She is resilient, fun to watch, and brings that lunchpail attitude to each and every game. No matter the contest (AAU or school ball), this young lady is a difference maker.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Marley Spiers

Marley Spiers

TN
C
HEIGHT 6'3"
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Clarksville Christian
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Young Ladies Dominating the Paint: 2027 Basketball Prospects
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Karmine Carmichael

Karmine Carmichael

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C
HEIGHT 6'0"
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Karmine
Carmichael C
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Cocke Co.
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Young Ladies Dominating the Paint: 2027 Basketball Prospects
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Alayna Duhart

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Brentwood Academy
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Young Ladies Dominating the Paint: 2027 Basketball Prospects
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Alayna Duhart

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Trinity Curry

Trinity Curry

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C
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Curry C
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5'11"
HS
Farragut
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TN
Young Ladies Dominating the Paint: 2027 Basketball Prospects
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Payton Richmond-Watson

Payton Richmond-Watson

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C/PF
HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2027
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2027
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HS
Powell
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