Class 2027: Next Five

The AAU season has come to a close, which means it's time to round out the summer rankings update. Today, we updated the 2027 rankings, and in a week, we'll update the 2028 rankings. As usual, to start the content based on the rankings update, today we'll look at the top prospects in the class with a Top Five and Next Five article.    The Poynette forward is a skilled frontcourt player who can hurt teams inside and out. Albrecht has always been an underrated passer and hasn't shown that aspect of her game as much over the summer. The Puma has the length to make plays around the basket on both ends of the floor and has proven to be an effective rebounder.     The Hortonville guard has been a steady presence at the lead-guard spot. She is one of the better off-hand finishers in the state and does a solid job of getting into the paint and helping her team earn open looks for herself or her teammates. Peppler is a player who could surprise some people with how well she plays as the offensive threat for the Polar Bears this season.     The Hartford guard has been on the rise over the past year. Kuepper has always been a player who can make plays on the offensive end of the floor. The Oriole can handle the ball, create space, score from all three levels, and play her best against the best teams she sees in the high school season or over the summer. Most importantly, Kuepper has continued to improve on the defensive end of the floor.     The Hudson native has had the majority of the last two seasons taken from her due to knee injuries. However, LaBlanc has proven to be a smart player who can make the right reads with the ball in her hands. She's a physical player who can play on the perimeter and use her strength to overpower opposing defenses.     The Rice Lake post may be the best rebounder in the state. Schmidt is a physical player with an excellent motor. She can generate second-chance points based on her effort on the boards on the offensive glass. The Rice Lake native also has the power to utilize a drop step and earn layups at the rim by using her physicality to create space around the basket. She's a player who has continuously improved her work around the offensive end of the floor.

The AAU season has come to a close, which means it's time to round out the summer rankings update. Today, we updated the 2027 rankings, and in a week, we'll update the 2028 rankings. As usual, to start the content based on the rankings update, today we'll look at the top prospects in the class with a Top Five and Next Five article.