Class of 2027 Rankings: Familiar Faces, New Places

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the evolving basketball landscape, transfers are a way of life now. Here's a look at a few seniors who will be finishing up their careers at new programs. Where many of them will have real Gold Ball dreams this winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["720097"],"_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-6a4d4ae61acc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones and her younger sister (Janiya 2029) are headed to Muskogee, giving the Lady Roughers much needed lead guard help. Last year Muskogee finished runner ups in Class 6A, and with their returning stars plus the Jones girls should be considered the preseason favorites. The ability of the Jones sisters to bring pressure defense is a huge addition to Muskogee. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaedyn in particular is a hard nose, strong and tough on the ball defender. Who will also take the opposition's cookies. Her multiple years of varsity experience will also be a big help on the offensive end, allowing Muskogee's top standouts to thrive with less ballhandling responsibilities. Jones' impact on winning will go well beyond the box score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["918265"],"_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-6a4d4a53cdb16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A gnarly ankle injury wiped out Raymond's junior season and she'll finish up her career with Class 4A contenders Locust Grove. It's been noted before that she has an unorthodox form on her jumper. But don't judge a book by its cover, she's one of the top shooters in the Class of 2027. Along with being a big time spot up threat, she's a physical grinder around the rim. Expect her to hit big threes and make gritty plays all season long for a team with real Gold Bowl aspirations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751183"],"_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-6a4d4ae61abc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedy lead guard, Johnson has the physical traits and motor to excel for an Edmond North program that prioritizes hard work and defensive effort. Has strength to go along with her speed, make her a player capable of getting downhill to get paint touches, and help stir the drink for the Lady Huskies. Earned her first D2 offer this past spring while playing with Unity basketball. And more should come if she takes advantage of her opportunity at her new program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876710"],"_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-6a4d4ae61ac41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a long range bomber, who has made the move to Dale. She'll combine with a couple returning Lady Pirates (Bays and Hill) to form one of the best shooting teams in Class 2A. Especially as her quickness off the bounce will likely set up her teammates with clean looks. Along with her scoring punch, her quick and feisty defense will be a big boost for a tradition rich program. If Dale is to add to their prestigious trophy case, it will likely involve a huge senior season for Smith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->