Looking Ahead : 2027 Forwards to Know About

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting efficiency, rebounding and basketball IQ are arguably some of the most important things at the four year the level. As you're working on your 2027 forwards list, check out 5 forwards we expect to have eye catching junior seasons. Based on their sophomore body of work and/or their summer development, read more below to learn why you should know about these prospects yesterday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1267585"],"_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-68b1383bdcaf4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kiera had a bigtime summer showcasing her skills and growth. Kiera showed her ability to score at multiple levels against high level competition. High IQ point forward style player that takes high percentage 3's and attacks bad closeouts. Willing screener that pops and rolls with purpose. Rim protector that avoids foul trouble. 2027 we expect to make an appearance in rankings soon and have an extremely productive junior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Stella Hoss","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mater Dei","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='715880' first='Why' last='Not Premier']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bfa85491f59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lefty stretch forward you cannot leave open behind the arc! Deadly shooter from behind the arc that does a great job setting her feet on the move and in transition. High High ceiling as a shooter as her release speeds up. Uses her size and length well on the defensive to protect the rim and create deflections. Soft touch + good feet around the rim. Multi level scorer potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302658"],"_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-68bfb5f97b7c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Goggles alert! Maddie has some of the top vision out of the block and high post we saw this summer. She does a great job handling pressure, and finding open teammates cutting or on a skip-out. Plays with great balance and composure. Has a soft touch around the basket + works hard to create second chances. Multi sport varsity athlete that utilizes her volleyball skills to wall up and defend the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1256718"],"_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-68bfb5f97b85a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stretch forward with the ability to impact the game in a number of ways. Patient forward that continues to show IQ, vision and the ability to let the game come to her. Multi level scorer that can knock down from behind the arc, 15 feet and all the way at the cup. Lefty dominate around the rim with a soft touch. Uses her body well to create and control space and pace. In a great position to make a big time impact and draw four year attention this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1255713"],"_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-68bfb5f97b8aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava is a dominate multi sport (softball) athlete that has already shown all last season her ability to quietly dominate a game. Active on both ends of the glass, creates 5+ extra possessions consistently with her effort. Finishes well on both sides of the rim. Rim protector with the ability to guard multiple positions. All league + team leader in most key categories as a sophomore. Excited to see her growth in consistency and efficiency this season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->