2027 Recruitments I’m Following

Brady Peterson August 5, 2025 @ 10:35 AM

The 2027 class may not have the high-end talent of the 2026 and 2028 groups, but there is depth in that class. There are kids in that class who will be successful D2 and D3 players and others who will play at D1 programs around the nation at some point. However, there are a few kids I want to highlight most in that class.   [player_tooltip player_id='877236' first='Asharia' last='Koch']   The Beloit native is a player who plays with passion. Koch flies around the floor on both ends and finds ways to make plays on the ball. The Memorial wing is comfortable playing through contact and isn't afraid of initiating contact. Koch has always played fearlessly, which is one of the things I love about her playing style.   [player_tooltip player_id='915001' first='Jillian' last='Kunert']   The 6'1 forward from Northwest Wisconsin is an intriguing player. She has all the length and size coaches would want in a frontcourt prospect. Kunert has been a double-double threat for her team over the past few seasons. Her length can disrupt how teams attack the basket, and she's been a kid who can control the areas around the basket defensively. She's not from a remote part of the state, but she could help a scholarship-level program in college compete.   [player_tooltip player_id='1049239' first='Noelle' last='Rauwolf']   The Verona guard stepped into a prominent role after the Wildcats lost two scholarship kids, one of which is now playing Big Ten basketball. Rauwolf is a multi-sport athlete who had an excellent season for the Wildcats. Rauwolf got downhill well and made plays attacking the basket, which forced defenses to collapse on her, and Rauwolf found open shooters. She helped keep Verona as the top group in the Big Eight last season and will likely be the favorite to be there again next season because of what she brings to the floor.   [player_tooltip player_id='764907' first='Ellyana' last='Petersen']   The Arrowhead wing is a rotational kid for the Warhawks, but I was impressed with the confidence she played with in significant games against talented teams. Petersen knows her role and thrives within it. A moment that I feel describes her the best is when she made a three with about six minutes left in the state semifinals when offense was a challenge for the Warhawks because she didn't hesitate and took her opportunity when it came her way. Petersen may never be a kid who scores 20 in a game for the Warhawks, but she's proven to be someone her coaches can trust.

The 2027 class may not have the high-end talent of the 2026 and 2028 groups, but there is depth in that class. There are kids in that class who will be successful D2 and D3 players and others who will play at D1 programs around the nation at some point. However, there are a few kids I want to highlight most in that class.