Positional Breakdown: The Top Small-Forwards in the 2027 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 'Positional Breakdown' series -- which is affiliated with the latest Rankings Update -- provides an in-depth analysis of players who occupy a specific position. With regard to rankings update, factors include career-stats, the 'eye-test' and potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to the Small-Forward position, there are many talented players whose attributes and skillsets, differ from one another. Some may be stronger and are more defensive minded, while others may be quicker and are more gifted as a scorer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That said, here are the top Small-Forwards in the Class of 2027!</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='839433' first='Bri' last='Bishop']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1058902' first='Tayla' last='Proffitt']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839430' first='Hannah' last='Mckay']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">21</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839438' first='Makya' last='Nelson']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">22</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1058904' first='Kiyaa'aannii' last='Otero']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">24</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":["839433"],"_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-6862d3dc4523c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop is a dynamic Small-Forward with great positional length, who has recorded eight Double-Doubles and one Triple-double for the Huskies thus far!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In all, Bishop has tallied a cool 616 points, 348 rebounds and 173 steals, in 68 games played. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1058902"],"_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-6862d3dc45306"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 87 games played, which is the most among all players from the Class of 2027, regardless of position, Proffitt, an energetic two-way play-maker, has managed to record 777 points, 452 rebounds and 157 steals!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a sophomore, Proffitt was an All-State Selection who not only helped the Blue claim the <em>1A District 5 Championship</em>, but also the <em>1A State Title</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839430"],"_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-6862d3dc453af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mckay is a hardworking Small-Forward who has quietly yielded 351 points, 271 rebounds and 106 steals in 44 games played for the Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What's more, Mckay has two Double-Doubles to her name, and 52 3PM. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839438"],"_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-6862d3dc45454"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To this point, Nelson leads the Class of 2027 in 3PM with 78, and is one of two players to have made 70+.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a nutshell, Nelson is an ignitable player on the offensive end, who's at her best when firing away in catch &amp; shoot situations. In 61 games played for the Skyhawks, Nelson has 443 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1058904"],"_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-6862d3dc454fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Over the last two seasons, Otero has appeared in 32 games and has put up 334 total points while recording 15 Double-Doubles for the Bobcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the moment, Otero is just one of three players from the Class of 2027, to have 10+ Double-Doubles. Otero would actually have the second most Double-Doubles, if she met the 40 game minimum requirement for her career.</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>GP:&nbsp;</strong>Games Payed</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>STL:</strong>&nbsp;Steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->