In a Guard-Heavy 2027 Ranking, get to know these Forwards/Bigs

The 2027 Ranking is full of guards. Every player in the top 10 is a guard, but that is not to say there are no solid forwards and centers in this class. Here are some wings and bigs you should have your eye on as we continue to approach the 2025-26 season.    [player_tooltip player_id='871868' first='Kim' last='Henry'] is coming off a sophomore season where Lady Eagle fans saw her pick up a couple of college offers and earn an all-conference selection. She is having a great summer thus far, so those same fans should expect even better play from their star forward.   Henry had season totals of 249 points, 176 rebounds, 41 assists, 45 steals, 20 blocks, and 17 charges in 2024-25. She was also an efficient shooter, knocking down 56% of her shots from inside the arc and hitting 42% from three.   The incoming junior is a solid finisher in the paint. Though her left is her dominant hand, she has shown an affinity for finishing with both hands. She can catch and shoot short jumpers and knock down runners in the lane. Henry proved this past season that she can hit the outside shot effectively, which pairs perfectly with her defensive ability. On one end, she is an inside-outside offensive threat; on the other, she can defend the paint and along the perimeter.   [player_tooltip player_id='871868' first='Kim' last='Henry'] should expect more offers to go her way this coming year, but it is no wonder she is the top power forward in the 2027 class.     [player_tooltip player_id='1091148' first='Brooklyn' last='Burnham'] is the first player from the 2027 class to commit to play at the next level. This Burnham twin has committed to play at Harding University once her high school career is said and done, but before that, she will want to help this team repeat its successful 2024-25 season.   Burnham was an all-conference, state, and tournament selection last season thanks to her great play on both ends of the floor. On defense, she can dive on loose balls or easily strip ball-handlers, taking the ball the other way.   On offense, Burnham can hit outside shots, but she is at her best when she is attacking the basket. She drives hard to the paint and embraces contact. If she does not have the ball, she is cutting to the basket whenever she can, always looking to score one way or another. Burnham is also a skilled passer, making sure her teammates get involved in the game plan by hitting them with accurate and on-time passes.   [player_tooltip player_id='1091148' first='Brooklyn' last='Burnham'] will fit Harding's system perfectly, but before that happens, she will want to bring home some hardware to Vilonia.     [player_tooltip player_id='1091142' first='Myah' last='Haney'] is a versatile forward for Springdale Har-Ber. With the Lady Wildcats graduating several talented players, 2025-26 will be Haney's year to shine.   With the Southwest Select, Haney has shown how natural of a shot-creator she is. If she has the ball on the wing, she has no problem mixing the defense up with her handles and finding a lane to the basket she can exploit. She can also take a step back and hit a jumper or find a cutting teammate.   Har-Ber used Haney as more of a power forward/center, so she learned how to box out her opponents and grab every rebound in sight. She proved that she could crash the offensive glass and put her shot back up and in, or she can finish off the pick-and-roll.   [player_tooltip player_id='1091142' first='Myah' last='Haney'] is a versatile forward who could have a breakout season as a junior. Keep up with one of the brightest young players in the 6A West.     [player_tooltip player_id='1091135' first='Kinsley' last='Patterson'] is coming off a strong 2024-25 season, earning all-conference and being an important piece to a Nettleton squad that made some noise in the 5A playoffs. Patterson is back and set to do it all over again.   Patterson was one of the best players in the 5A East, but she did not just beat up on conference opponents. One of her best games as a sophomore was against 6A Central Bryant, where Nettleton was very close to an upset. In that game, Patterson scored 16 points, hitting all of her free throws and finishing in the paint and the lane.   The forward is also a solid passer and defender. She thrives when she hits her teammates with an assist, and she can terrorize opponents on the defensive end.   [player_tooltip player_id='1091135' first='Kinsley' last='Patterson'] has a chance to be even better this coming year, so the 5A East better watch out.     One player who could be on the rise after the next ranking update is [player_tooltip player_id='1093310' first='Simya' last='Magsby']. She impressed in 2024-25, earning all-conference and all-state for eStem.   Magsby can make plays on both sides of the ball, rebound on both ends, and score however she wants to. One of her performances from last season that solidified that was against Fountain Lake, where she put up 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks.   Magsby is hard to guard in the paint, as her strength allows her to back her defenders down in the post and score at will under the basket. On the offensive glass, she can put her shot back up and in. On the defensive glass, she can grab every board and immediately get it to a guard to start the break.   [player_tooltip player_id='1093310' first='Simya' last='Magsby'] is a solid center who could very well have a breakout season in 2025-26. Keep up with Magsby and this entire eStem team, which looks to make a deep run in the 4A playoffs.    The 2027 class has a lot of talent, especially with its forward and center groups.

The 2027 Ranking is full of guards. Every player in the top 10 is a guard, but that is not to say there are no solid forwards and centers in this class. Here are some wings and bigs you should have your eye on as we continue to approach the 2025-26 season.