2027 Player Rankings Update: Top Five

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This most recent update had several changes with a lot of prospects moving around on the Ranking board. We are coming off of a Spring AAU season that just ended and now we have had the chance to see what prospects can do for another year at the Varsity level on the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this piece we highlight the new Top Five for the 2027 Class prior to this AAU season. Each player brings a unique talent to the floor and they each possess the ability to compete at the next level if they so choose.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777232"],"_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-6858d5e82f154"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='777232' first='Melina' last='Snoozy'] holds the top spot at #1 in this Update once again. Realistically, Snoozy is the clear cut favorite here. Her ability mixed with her size is very interesting to collegiate coaching staffs at the D1 level right now. She has a beautiful shooting stroke from any distance on the court and she is smart enough to play to her advantages with her size in the post when those opportunities present themselves. Defensively, she can switch most positions and she should be able to continue that into the next level at the 2/3 spot in the right system. Snoozy is coming off of a memorable tournament in Minnesota these past few days. She played really well against some top notch competition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["644557"],"_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-6858d5e82f1b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is going to be a big July for a lot of ballers out there. Someone who should really show out for her Battlers Team at this time is [player_tooltip player_id='644557' first='Ari' last='Phillips']. Phillips doesn't have a Division-1 offer just yet but I think it's on the way. From her play-making ability, how she moves on the floor as a leader, and what the future could hold - she is high end prospect for this Class in Iowa. She showed out big time in the State Tournament to secure a 5A Title this Winter and she is hungry to show that domination again come next Live Viewing Period. Phillips has been someone consistent all Spring long and I expect nothing less over the next few weeks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777225"],"_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-6858d5e82f206"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='777225' first='Katie' last='Muller'] has received a few more collegiate offers the past few months on the road with her AIA EYBL team. Muller has that size that all coaches have to love at the SG spot. She is listed at 6'1 but seems to sit around 6'2 more-so. She has a great shooting stroke from deep off the catch and that's been obvious for a few years now at the Varsity and National levels. I have a feeling Muller will be a Big 10 player at the end of the day but who knows? Right now, she still has time and options so all she should be worrying about is playing well in the month of July. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777233"],"_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-6858d5e82f247"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It can be extremely tough to be a top ranking playing in one sport at the Varsity level, never-mind two but that's what [player_tooltip player_id='777233' first='Romey' last='Croatt'] is accomplishing at this time. Croatt moves to the #4 spot in this Update but there is not shame in that. She is going to have D1 options in both Soccer and Basketball at the end of the day so who is really winning? She just recently received two D1 offers from around the Midwest these past few months for Bball because of her play. Croatt is a smooth operating, pass-first PG. She works relentlessly on both sides of the floor and she is efficient in everything that she attempts to accomplish. She is really the definition of a "dawg." If she keeps her play up throughout July, some others college programs will probably throw their hat's in the ring as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777226"],"_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-6858d5e82f287"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rounding off our Top Five in this Update at #5 is SF - [player_tooltip player_id='777226' first='Maryn' last='Franken'] of Sioux Center and Sanford Sports. Franken is a coordinated and physical SF, that can spread the floor and make things happen in the blink of an eye with little time or space within a situation. She loves to get involved in the middle of the paint on both sides of the court but she can also step out with her agile movement. She posts a lot of problems in mismatch situations at the high school level. This is someone with a handful of offers to continue on following the next few years. If she keeps working, she should continue to see ample success. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->