2027 Power Forward Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Tuesday, we released the Summer update for the Class of 2027 rankings. Circling back around, below is a quick look at the power forwards who were included in either the Top 75 or the 85-player watch list. Below that are any newcomers to the position group when we updated the list this time around, plus a couple of stock-risers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"12122","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"1286","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685c00afc9556"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><font color="FFFFFF">.</font></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><font size="+2">NEWCOMERS</font></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1259571"],"_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-685c00afcac7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claire attends a non-IHSAA school during the Winters, so her opportunities for publicity at that time are minimal at best. But this Spring she has shown nice upside, skill, and talent. She possesses nice length, a fluid and somewhat bouncy athleticism, plus she plays in most areas of the floor. She can even bring the ball up in transition on occasion. She has nice touch in the mid-post, plus she's an effortful defender who can guard multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1229598"],"_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-685c00afcacd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chyanne is a rugged, almost powerful wing forward who likes to play with some physicality. She's also very versatile because of her combination of size, strength, and skill. She has a solid handle, she can knock down the occasional rhythm jumper, plus she can initiate the offense. She has seen some early minutes in her career at Valpo, and if she can improve her lateral quickness a bit, especially defensively, I think she'll have several interested colleges.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1259578"],"_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-685c00afcad19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madisyn is a talented multisport athlete who really came into her own on the basketball floor this past Winter. She is extremely long/wiry, somewhat bouncy, and also a smooth, fluid athlete. She averaged 10.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.3 blocked shots per game in 2024-2025, and she continued that play early this Spring but was injured and will miss much of the Spring/Summer. Hopefully she can return soon, because she is also good at volleyball and track &amp; Field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><font color="FFFFFF">.</font></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><font size="+2">STOCK-RISERS</font></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751120"],"_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-685c00afcad55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shania had a nice Winter for the Giants, averaging 11.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game. She then came out and was fantastic early this Spring, flying around the floor, scoring it at all three levels, defending multiple positions, and rebounding caroms outside of her area. Unfortunately, she was also injured this Spring and has had to miss some time, but she is expected back in July. Ultimately, I think she could potentially develop into more of a natural wing with her athleticism, but she's a mid-post forward right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750165"],"_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-685c00afcad93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claire opted not to play during the 2024-2025 high school season, but she returned this Spring and played in June with Brownstown, looking impressive. She has great length, some bounce, and she works hard at both ends of the floor. She has a little touch in the mid-post, but she moves well inside without the ball and always finds herself open at the rim for teammates to feed. If she can continue to work on her skillset, a lot of elite small colleges will like her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->