New York Section 2 Under the Radar 2027 Prospects

The Class of 2026 is getting ready to switch their tassels over. That means the 2027 prospects are now set to head into their crucial senior season. With that in mind, I found that there is a handful of very talented players in Section 2 who will be graduating a year from now who have flown under the radar. Players who should have received more recognition but have not. Here is a look at my Section 2 2027 Under the Radar Prospects that college coaches need to know about.    [player_tooltip player_id='869602' first='Janae' last='Byrams'] is a point guard from Albany High School who needs to be on every coach's radar heading into her senior season for the Falcons. Byrams has been a bit overlooked, but shouldn't be. She is lightning-quick and very productive at both ends of the floor. Byrams is a pure point guard with excellent court vision. She knows how to use the dribble to draw defenders, then makes the dish to her open teammates. Byrams has speedy feet and hands. She is an outstanding on-the-ball defender. She is excellent at driving to the basket to score, but can also step out and knock down 3-pointers. Byrams is a complete overall player.     [player_tooltip player_id='1267389' first='Aliyah' last='Pearson'] of Colonie is a point guard in the truest use of the term. When Pearson is on the floor, she is in complete control of the game. She is an elite passer. Her understanding of who to get the ball to and how to distribute in any situation is unmatched. Pearson is always pushing the pace to set up easy scoring opportunities. Pearson is also a three-level scorer. She can take defenders off the dribble with her quick first step and acceleration to the bucket to finish with either hand. Pearson is also a solid defender with a high IQ at both ends of the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='1862020' first='Lily' last='Griesbach'] is one of several players who helped Bethlehem make a late surge that landed them sectional and regional titles and a spot in the state Final Four. Griesbach is an explosive offensive player. She is an outstanding 3-point shooter. Her range is unlimited. Griesbach can connect from any spot beyond the arc, but is especially effective from the wing area. Griesbach is a very good ballhandler and passer. She can slice through defences to score in the paint. Griesbach is also a solid defender who anticipates when to jump into the passing lane to nab steals. She was an all-state honorable mention selection.     [player_tooltip player_id='1154047' first='Christina' last='Williams'] fits the definition of a player who flew under the radar this winter. Her Guilderland team struggled a bit during the season, but Williams did not. Williams averaged 14.3 points per game and nailed 65 3-pointers. She recorded her season high of 33 points on two separate occasions. Williams is a very good shooter from beyond the arc and can knock down shots from every angle. She is a highly skilled ballhandler. Williams is a multi-level scorer. Besides her outside shooting range, she can pull up in the midrange, drive to the rim, or score when she posts up smaller guards. Williams has the strength to overpower defenders. She was a third-team Suburban Council all-star, which speaks volumes given the talent in that league.     As a junior, Elianna Tirado was a veteran leader on a young Amsterdam team. Tirado is a sensational athlete who also shines on the softball diamond for the Rams. Tirado is strong off the dribble and knows how to get to the rack and score. She moves well without the ball to get open for easy shot opportunities. Tirado is a very good 3-point shooter with deep range. She can also hit the midrange jumper. Tirado is a strong rebounder for her size from the guard position. Her anticipation skills make her an outstanding defender. Tirado is an early commit to UMass-Lowell for softball, but her basketball ability shouldn't be overlooked.

The Class of 2026 is getting ready to switch their tassels over. That means the 2027 prospects are now set to head into their crucial senior season. With that in mind, I found that there is a handful of very talented players in Section 2 who will be graduating a year from now who have flown under the radar. Players who should have received more recognition but have not. Here is a look at my Section 2 2027 Under the Radar Prospects that college coaches need to know about.