2027 Top 5 to Clash at Capitol City Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The third annual Capitol Toyota Girls Bracket will showcase its “deepest field yet,” said tournament director BJ Dobrkovsky, after he announced the 2025 teams on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ--RsmEcLR/">Instagram Live on Wednesday</a>. The preseason high school girls basketball event, growing in prestige, will take place the weekend before Christmas Day, from Dec. 19-22, at Chemeketa Community College in Salem.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ_F2mUkfPd/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ_F2mUkfPd/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top bracket has a crowded field, including 6A state title contenders West Linn and South Medford, as well as 5A state title contenders South Albany and West Albany. The bracket also features over 10 NCAA Division 1-level players, including the top five hoopers from the class of 2027 — [player_tooltip player_id='832080' first='Kaylor' last='Buse'], [player_tooltip player_id='832046' first='Love' last='Forde'], [player_tooltip player_id='832050' first='Payton' last='Starwalt'], [player_tooltip player_id='832544' first='Nylah' last='Webster'], and [player_tooltip player_id='832048' first='Dara' last='Oluwafemi'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832080"],"_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-6916d7619d899"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Five-foot-9 junior [player_tooltip player_id='832080' first='Kaylor' last='Buse'] is a top on-ball defender in Oregon. She's a strong, athletic point guard who plays with speed and control off two feet. Consistently gets to the rim or hits the stop-and-pop middy. Earned All-State Honorable mention, All-League Defensive Player of the Year and First Team as a sophomore. Competed in the Power 24 circuit with [program_tooltip program_id='1035055' first='Northwest' last='Select']. <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/09/oregon-2027-stock-risers-2/">Rose to No. 1 in her class in September.</a> Led West Linn to a resilient fourth-place finish at the state tournament. Buse has multiple D1 offers. She had an unofficial visit to Gonzaga in November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024-25 AVG: 16.3 PTS (51%), 5.9 REB, 4.3 AST, 3.4 STL, 1.2 BLK</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DQpcUF1kj50/?img_index=1","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DQpcUF1kj50/?img_index=1 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832046"],"_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-6916d7619d913"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Six-foot-2 power forward [player_tooltip player_id='832046' first='Love' last='Forde'] is a mobile big with nice handles and footwork. A smooth and agile finisher around the rim. Uses a controlled spin move to create looks. Strong rebounder and rim protector. Earned All-state Honorable Mention, All-League First Team as a sophomore. Competed on the EYBL circuit with Cal Stars. Multiple D1 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832050"],"_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-6916d7619d961"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Five-foot-7 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='832050' first='Payton' last='Starwalt'] is the top shooter in Oregon. A hard worker. Consistently drains logo threes and forces teams to pick her up in the backcourt. Added a step-back, fadeaway three to her bag over the summer. Excellent vision, launches full-court assists, and makes the half-court entry pass. Earned All-League First Team as a sophomore. Starwalt has multiple D1 offers, including one from Marquette in October.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024-25 AVG: 22.3 PTS, 7.2 AST, 3.8 STL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/OTP_Basketball/status/1980306908146983364?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OTP_Basketball/status/1980306908146983364?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832544"],"_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-6916d7619d9ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Six-foot shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='832544' first='Nylah' last='Webster'] is an athletic two-way player who can hit the pull-up three and finish at the rim through contact. A strong defender and rebounder. <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/01/poa-holiday-classic-9-solid-sophomores/">Averaged a double-double in a top bracket at the PIL Holiday Classic last season</a>. Earned All-League First Team as a sophomore. Turned heads over the summer on the Power 24 circuit with Jason Kidd Select. Verbally committed to Utah in October.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DPxOB0cgVqa/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DPxOB0cgVqa/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832048"],"_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-6916d7619d9f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A basketball latecomer with raw talent. Smooth handles and three-level scoring. Poised under pressure. Earned All-league first team as a sophomore. Led 3&amp;D Hoops in scoring and assists over the spring/summer. Recruited to Jason Kidd this fall. Has an offer from Cornell.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2024-25 AVG: 13.3 PTS (36%), 5.5 REB, 3.5 AST, 2 STL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWLh4_kVlU/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DOWLh4_kVlU/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more interesting teams in the lower bracket is 3A state champion Amity, which went undefeated last season and returns 10 players, including [player_tooltip player_id='832648' first='Alyssa' last='McMullen'] and [player_tooltip player_id='921402' first='Adie' last='Nisly'], who had standout performances in the state tournament. The Warriors share a field with 6A teams that have recent playoff experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the fields are known, the first-round games remain a mystery. The Capitol City Classic will host a bracket reveal on Nov. 25 on Instagram Live.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tundry Bracket:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 6A Beaverton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 6A Nelson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 5A South Albany</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 6A South Medford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 5A West Albany</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 6A West Linn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 6A West Salem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Bingham (UT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camry Bracket</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 3A Amity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 4A Cascade</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 5A Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 6A Grants Pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 6A Newberg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 5A North Eugene</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 6A South Salem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• 6A Sprague</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Capitol Toyota Girls Bracket features these Oregon class of 2026 Division 1-signed players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='828956' first='Mayen' last='Akpan'] (San Diego State, signed)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1142997' first='Jordan' last='Barlow'] (Sacramento State, signed)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='832587' first='Taylor' last='Donaldson'] (Wyoming, signed)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='991248' first='Dyllyn' last='Howell'] (Sacramento State, signed)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='832621' first='Reese' last='Jordan'] (Washington State, signed)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='502352' first='Emma' last='Zuniga'] (Portland State, signed)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->