2027s Showing Growth This Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer season provided another opportunity to evaluate the Class of 2027. Each prospect showed growth in different ways. As the high school season approaches, these 5 players will be worth following in the months ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252249"],"_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-6a7941bf608a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">C-Jay showed why she's a reliable scorer on the perimeter this summer, knocking down threes from the corner and wing while also creating space to free herself for clean looks. Defensively, she applies relentless on-ball pressure, contests shots, rotates well, and uses active feet and length to force opponents into difficult decisions. She also has good awareness in transition, pushing the pace after a defensive rebound, finding an open shooter, and showing she can score off the dribble or cut to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["865384"],"_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-6a7941bf60941"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Witt had an impressive summer with her athleticism, pace, and feel for the game, creating scoring opportunities both in the half court and in transition. She attacked the basket, using crafty ball handling, shot fakes, spin moves, and strength through contact to finish at the rim while also knocking down threes and delivering clutch passes. Her high activity stood out on defense as well, where her quick hands, hustle, and anticipation led to steals and transition opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443349"],"_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-6a7941bf609ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harrris has a dynamic offensive skill set, using shifty ball handling, strong footwork, and change-of-direction moves to create space and finish around defenders at the rim. She is equally effective playing without the ball, making baseline cuts, relocating around the perimeter, and staying shot-ready. She is also a facilitator in transition, pushing the pace when needed and delivering passes that lead her teammates to easy layups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443351"],"_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-6a7941bf60a01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Epps has a well-rounded game, impacting both ends of the floor with her versatility, IQ, and decision-making. Offensively, she can stretch the defense with a quick-release three, create her own mid-range shot off the dribble, and make sharp entry and transition passes that put her teammates in scoring position. Defensively, she anticipates passing lanes, battles on the glass, and turns rebounds and stops into transition opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443364"],"_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-6a7941bf60a58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Herron has tight ball handling, creativity, and patience to break down defenders and create quality scoring opportunities. She attacks with purpose, using change-of-pace moves, step-backs, crossovers, and the ability to split defenders while reading the floor and exploiting gaps on her way to the rim. Every dribble serves a purpose and reflects her high-level feel for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->