Positional Breakdown: The Top Centers in the 2027 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 'Positional Breakdown' series -- which is associated with the latest rankings update -- offers an in-depth analysis of players, who occupy a specific position. With regard to the rankings update, factors include, career statistics, the 'eye-test' and potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top four Centers from the Class of 2027, have each contributed solid interior play, and in the own right, have found success. Let's take a look at how they measure up to one another!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Player</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Overall Class Rank</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839428' first='Trinity' last='Calabaza']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='901171' first='Abbie' last='Beukelman']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">27</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1262033' first='Willow' last='Johnson']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">32</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839425"],"_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-686ae3d676ce4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Listed at 6'6", Dunn is an absolute force in the interior, and happens to be, the career leader in several statistical categories for the Class of 2027. (PTS, PPG, FG%, REB, BLK, DD and TD)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At the moment, the Two-Time All-State Selection has yielded an astonishing 1353 points, 1198 rebounds and 508 blocks in 68 games played for the Cardinals! Yep, you read that right!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, Dunn has logged 57 Double-Doubles AND 20 Triple-Doubles, while shooting 52 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839428"],"_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-686ae3d676d56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Calabaza is a physical six-footer, who is comfortable operating in the mid-range. In 47 games played, Calabaza has tallied 535 points, 335 rebounds and 180 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moreover, Calabaza has registered 14 Double-Doubles and one Triple-Double for the Spartans, the second most in each respective category for the Class of 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["901171"],"_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-686ae3d676daa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beukelman is a promising Center who has played in 44 games for the Pintos, where she has accumulated 283 points and 237 rebounds, en route to notching four Double-Doubles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beukelman's length allows her to shoot over smaller defenders, and on the flip-side alter shots, both from the help-side position or in isolation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1262033"],"_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-686ae3d676e02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past season, Johnson finished with 255 points and 149 rebounds in 24 games played for the Lions, which averaged out to a cool 10.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, respectively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, Johnson shot 41 percent from the field overall during her sophomore campaign. She was the only player for Santa Rosa to shoot better than 40 percent in 2024-25. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Player statistics are dependent upon by the Coach/Staff of the attended high school to be accurately entered*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Glossary</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PTS:</strong>&nbsp;Points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong>&nbsp;Points Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FG%:&nbsp;</strong>Field-Goal Percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3PM:</strong>&nbsp;Three-Pointers Made</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REB:&nbsp;</strong>Rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BLK: </strong>Blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STL:</strong>&nbsp;Steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SPG:</strong>&nbsp;Steals Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DD: </strong>Double-Doubles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TD: </strong>Triple-Doubles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->