Under the Radar: Five 2027 Players to Watch

Just like we did with our "Under the Radar" list for 2026 unranked players, we add a first look at some 2027 players in some of Nebraska's small classes who could have a big impact on the high school season. We again keep this to Class C and D athletes and will try to dive in to the bigger classes in the coming weeks. All of these players are not currently in our 2027 Top-50, but are players that have what it takes to have a big impact for their schools this year and also play at the small-college level.    The 6-footer from Milford was often overshadowed by seniors Ayla Roth and Izzy Yeakley, but was the perfect running mate for freshman standout [player_tooltip player_id='884235' first='Shayla' last='Rautenberg']. Miller is a true post who has a good assortment of moves around the basket, can use her left hand really well and is a good passer. Underrated on the defensive end, she is an excellent rebounder and shot blocker. Average 10.1 points and 5.5 rebounds last season.     One of the best players in Class D-1 a season ago, Wortman led the Trojans to the state semifinals with a 12.2 points per game average. She also hauled down 5.5 rebounds a game and had 50+ steals and assists as well. A coaches kid, Wortman is a versatile athlete who also causes problems on the defensive end.     Cavanee was a calm and cool ball handler and facilitator for the Buffaloes last winter as they advanced to the Class D-1 state championship game. She'll be called on to be an even more dynamic scorer (12.5 points/game last year) this winter. Shined for her FKC Hoopers team this summer playing club basketball in Nebraska. Also a lethal defender with over 100 steals and plays with excellent vision offensively.     Seim's game continues to improve and she had an impressive summer with Lincoln Supreme. Growing to 6-foot has caught the attention of some small colleges coaches in Nebraska as she can play inside and outside a little bit for the Stars this winter. She led KC in scoring and rebounding as a sophomore at 10.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest.     On an unbeaten state championship team for the Crusaders, Dearking was a the perfect complimentary role player: excellent defender, good passer and spot shooter in clutch shots when her team needed her. Grew her overall game this summer on a talented Lasers team. Expect averages of 5.3 points, 3.5 rebounds per game and 60 assists to go way up this winter as Christian looks to defend their title.

Just like we did with our "Under the Radar" list for 2026 unranked players, we add a first look at some 2027 players in some of Nebraska's small classes who could have a big impact on the high school season. We again keep this to Class C and D athletes and will try to dive in to the bigger classes in the coming weeks. All of these players are not currently in our 2027 Top-50, but are players that have what it takes to have a big impact for their schools this year and also play at the small-college level.