2027 Drops New Faces-part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watching talented players throughout the years has been a joy since I started doing it over 20 years ago so as the wheel is constantly trying to be invented, the bottom line is that solid comprehension, work ethic and was applying those things on the court will always be the basic formula for success so here are some other players I've added to the rankings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1675095"],"_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-69bd541b2133c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stephens has given me glimpses of what she's capable of doing yet at the Nike Houston Pro Skills tryout, she laid everything on the table<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/01/juniors-making-impressions-pro-skills-tryout/"> see evaluation here</a></em></strong> This is one of the main reasons I love catching players in multiple setting because they can give you different views on what they bring to the table so seeing her play multiple positions was a plus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232319"],"_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-69bd541b213c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Greenwalt was grown so much over the years and again, <strong>"on the court"</strong> progression is something I love seeing <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/kaia-greenawalt/">see evaluations here </a></em></strong>Watching her out-rebound taller players as well as score on them helped her lead <strong>Laporte </strong>to a very deep run and her <strong>DESIRE </strong>and willing to <strong>BATTLE</strong> are both <strong>#THROWBACK </strong>because they are things you can't teach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1508519"],"_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-69bd541b21429"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Duckworth was still in middle school when I first saw her and she was showing signs back then of being able to use her frame inside the paint on both ends as well as score strongly around the basket <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/lauren-duckworth/">see evaluations here </a></em></strong>Fast forward to now, she is defending in and outside the paint, her lateral movement has gotten better and she scoring off the dribble as well as dropping the short jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260675"],"_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-69bd541b21482"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson showed so much promise early and I remember being impressed with her <strong>BB-IQ </strong>as well as poise under pressure while she was in the <strong>6th grade</strong>. I lost track of her and was fortunate enough to catch her last club season as well as at the <strong>TABC Girls' Showcase </strong>so seeing her being able to run the 1 as well as knock down jumpers had me smiling <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/naomi-johnson-2/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1807563"],"_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-69bd541b214dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reed was one of the <strong>NEW FACES </strong>who stood out at the <strong>Simmie Colson Classic </strong>and since her name preceded her, I was elated by the pre-evaluation of her as being someone I needed to watch. She's long and athletic, which is the base and as the tournament progressed, I saw her doing more things on both ends. She blocked shots, she rebounded and handled the ball afterward and she scored off the dribble and around the basket. Solid upside </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->