Stock Risers: Skilled 2027 Small Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Featured in this article are prototypical small forwards with length and athleticism. The guard skills stand out in particular with this group. They can handle the ball. They also have elite shot-making ability and a natural feel for the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"12124","_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_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69a579ea753f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Stella</strong> had a very impressive showing in the sectional and state playoffs against top-tier comp throughout SoCal. The lefty sharpshooter runs the floor and spaces the floor. She has range out to the volleyball line. <strong>Stella</strong> plays with poise and control when the ball is in her hands. She also plays with aggression and awareness, particularly as a rebounder and defender. <strong>Stella</strong> has a flurry of moves and counters to score comfortably in the post. High-IQ player with an intriguing all-around game. She has a faceup game and a back-to-the-basket game. She moves well off-the-ball as a spot-up specialist. <strong>Stella</strong> plays with a chip on her shoulder. Rare size and skill for her position. Keep an eye on her development and production this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1455456"],"_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-69865ca2d3e67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Asia</strong> is a high-upside wing hailing from the Sacramento area. The 1,000 point career scorer began the year with back-to-back 26 and 28 point performances. <strong>Asia</strong> can score inside and out. She plays with fire and passion! Reliable finisher around the basket. She can get into a rhythm as a jump shooter if you leave her open (season high of 4 made threes). <strong>Asia</strong> has elite body control and is able to get to the line at will. She makes her free throws at a solid clip when she gets there. The rebounding is a difference maker when she is locked in. <strong>Asia</strong> has the ball handling ability to take it coast-to-coast. She is a willing passer who makes plays for herself and others. The versatility defensively stands out. 4 games with 4 blocks, 5 games with 8+ steals. [player_tooltip player_id='1455456' first='Asia' last='Washington'] has one of the highest ceilings in the state!</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":"Trinity Lacy","_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":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Santa Teresa","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69a64a2de7a88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Trinity</strong> was named League MVP after a remarkable breakout year. She excels in the open floor with good speed, ball control, and decision-making. <strong>Trinity</strong> really came on strong towards the 2nd half of the season. Multiple 20pt performances in January and February. Powerful acrobatic finisher who is undeniably one of the top slashers in the state. <strong>Trinity</strong> does most of her damage inside the arc. She is elite in transition. Good touch from mid-range. Has the length and strength to score in traffic over and through multiple defenders. <strong>Trinity</strong> is a lethal threat from the high post. She can hit the jumper, attack off-the-dribble, or use her back-to-the-basket game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["843765"],"_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-69a64a2de7b6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Grace</strong> has quickly become one of the most prolific scorers in the nation. The contested shot-making, feel for the game, and motor all stand out. At 30ppg and nearly 18rpg, her jaw-dropping junior year was special from start-to-finish. <strong>Grace</strong> is an elite finisher around the rim. She scores with ease through the natural flow of the game. Very crafty with the ball in her hands. She shot 230 free throws in 29 games! She is a master at drawing contact. Very few can put the ball in the basket in a multitude of ways like <strong>Grace</strong>. She gets to her spots and scores from any and everywhere. Defensively, she uses her length and instincts to force turnovers. She creates 2nd chance opportunities for her team on the glass. Expect <strong>Grace</strong> to fly up the ranks sooner rather than later.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1255364"],"_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-69a64a2de7bfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Olivia</strong> scored 23 points in the Sac-Joaquin Section D2 final to lead her team to victory. She exploded for 28 points in the quarterfinal matchup vs. Grant. <strong>Olivia </strong>is a sniper who can score on all 3 levels. She can create her own shot with a plethora of spin moves and stepbacks in her arsenal. She can also catch-and-shoot... virtually automatic if you leave her open. <strong>Olivia</strong> has ideal length, good form, a high release point, and good arc on her jump shot. This will translate to the next level. <strong>Olivia </strong>continued to get better and better as the season progressed. She is reliable and consistent. You know you are getting efficient double-digit scoring from her game-in, game-out. <strong>Olivia</strong> plays hard on both ends. The offer sheet will grow tremendously this spring and summer, no doubt about it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->