2027 Rankings Update: Backcourt Risers

Kentucky's Class of 2027 rankings list has no shortage of college-level talent. This group continues to make noise, with an abundance of players producing at a high level. Whether it's increased scoring production, improved efficiency, or taking on bigger leadership roles, they continue to elevate their game each year.   Take a look at 5 backcourt prospects who have raised their stock during their junior campaigns and are positioning themselves for a big spring and summer ahead in their final AAU season.    Avery finished among the state's leading scorers, averaging a whopping 28.2 points per game while posting elite shooting splits of 50/42/85. She led ACS to a strong 22–9 season, surpassed the 2,500-point milestone, and etched her name in program history as the Lady Patriots' all-time leading scorer. Avery also helped guide ACS to its first region tournament win since 2015. Her dominant junior campaign earned her 4th Region Player of the Year honors by the coaches, First Team All-Region recognition, and she added two Division I offers to her bag from Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky. She looks to garner even more attention this spring/summer on the EYBL circuit with [program_tooltip program_id='712592' first='Kentucky' last='Premier'] 17U.     The Lady Pioneers put together an impressive 2025–26 campaign, emerging as one of the top teams in the state with a 33–3 record. They captured both the 32nd District and 8th Region championships and made a deep run to the Final Four of the Sweet 16. [player_tooltip player_id='739708' first='Brynli' last='Pernell'] was the captain of the ship, leading Simon Kenton with 17.8 points per game while posting efficient 48/40/87 shooting splits. She also eclipsed 2,000-points for her career and made the All-Region and NKHS Division I All-Conference team.     Kaylee had a great junior season for Bethlehem, helping lead the Banshees to 20 wins and an appearance in the 5th Region championship game. She averaged 16.8 points per game and established herself as a true green-light shooter, making 38% of her attempts from distance. She also set career highs with 30 points and eight made threes in the All A Region game against Campbellsville. After earning All-Region honors and already holding several college offers, Kaylee should be a hot commodity this spring and summer in her final run with Kentuckiana 17U E40     Franklin-Simpson went 25–8 on the season, winning the 4th Region championship and advancing to the Sweet 16 for the second straight year under head coach Ashley Taylor. Sharpshooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='821756' first='Allye' last='Pennington'] was the driving force behind that success, averaging a team-high 21 points per game. She finished as the state's top three-point shooter, knocking down four triples per game at an elite 47% clip. The Tennessee transfer put the state on notice in her first season in Kentucky, reaching the 2,000-point mark while earning All-Region and All-Tournament Team honors after leading her team to an Elite 8 appearance.<audio autoplay=""></audio>     Layla averaged a team-leading 15.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, spearheading a Dunbar squad to one of its best seasons in recent years. The Lady Bulldogs finished 25–5 on the year, captured the 43rd District title for the first time in five years, and advanced to the 11th Region Championship game, where they suffered a heartbreaking loss. Layla earned All-District Tournament Team honors and was named First Team All-Region as well. She now looks poised for a big travel season with [program_tooltip program_id='715808' first='Lexington' last='Crossover'] E40 2027.

Kentucky's Class of 2027 rankings list has no shortage of college-level talent. This group continues to make noise, with an abundance of players producing at a high level. Whether it's increased scoring production, improved efficiency, or taking on bigger leadership roles, they continue to elevate their game each year.