Winter Rankings Update: 2027 Small Forwards

Brandon Bradley January 19, 2026 @ 11:53 PM

Thursday morning, Prep Girls Hoops Indiana posted the Winter update for the Class of 2027. Typically accompanying updates are articles highlighting players on the move, newcomers, and just all-around general information regarding each position group. Below is a look at the top small forwards in the state of Indiana, followed by some commentary on a handful of prospects who have played well since the Fall update.    .   [player_tooltip player_id='751062' first='Grace' last='Fischer'], Waldron H.S. - After missing the entire 2024-2025 season due to an injury, Grace returned this year and has been putting up double-double type of numbers. She is extremely long, bouncy, and fluidly athletic. She can handle the ball like a point forward, initiate the offense, get to the rim, or create for herself and teammates. She's also a versatile athlete who can defend bigger guards, wings, and forward, plus she's an outstanding wing rebounder.   [player_tooltip player_id='932696' first='Emma' last='Tinder'], Zionsville Community H.S. - Emma is another extremely long, wiry, fluidly athletic, and skillful wing. She is a consistent perimeter shooter when she's able to get her feet set and find rhythm. At the same time, over the years she has extended her range from the mid-post to the perimeter, she has improved her handle, and she's starting to play a bit more physical inside the arc. While she is putting together a solid high school career, I still think she'll be better in college.   [player_tooltip player_id='834942' first='Davianna' last='Irons'], Wayne H.S. - Davianna is one of those prospects whose physical talent outweighs her skillset at this point in her career. She is a true run-and-jump athlete who can attack the basket and beat most defenders to the cup. She has length, a wiry-strong frame, plus she will compete at both ends of the floor. She likes to gamble a bit defensively, but she does create her share of turnovers. I also like her grit and determination at the defensive end.   [player_tooltip player_id='834948' first='Ally' last='Lewis'], Western Boone H.S. - Ally is one of the lesser-known prospects in Indiana's 2027 class, probably because she spends a lot of her time excelling in two other sports instead of playing grassroots ball. She has some strength at her height, she's a solid all-around athlete, plus she's a 3-year Varsity starter who competes at both ends of the floor. Offensively, she excels by using the free throw line as a weapon, and defensively, she's an excellent rebounder.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137294' first='Mia' last='Becher'], Heritage Hills H.S. - Mia is another somewhat "hidden" prospect who doesn't lack for skill or talent. She is extremely long, wiry strong, and she isn't afraid of playing inside of 15-feet and taking on contact. She has a beautiful mid-range shot that she can extend to the perimeter when set and in rhythm. She is a fluid athlete with some bounce, and she can play off the dribble on attack. I think she has a great deal of talent but just needs high-level reps.

Thursday morning, Prep Girls Hoops Indiana posted the Winter update for the Class of 2027. Typically accompanying updates are articles highlighting players on the move, newcomers, and just all-around general information regarding each position group. Below is a look at the top small forwards in the state of Indiana, followed by some commentary on a handful of prospects who have played well since the Fall update.