2027 Prospects to Watch This Spring and Summer (Part II)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This AAU season marks the final go-round for Kentucky's talented Class of 2027. In this article series, we highlight prospects to add to your radar this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["649948"],"_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-69eaa988ef502"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaelyn really came into her own as the top option for Southwestern, leading the team with 15.7 points per game en route to a 21-win season, a 48th District title, and a 12th Region Championship game appearance. A lethal catch-and-shoot with seemingly unlimited range, she also does a great job getting her teammates involved. Jaelyn reached 1,000 points for her career and earned First Team All-Region honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["743674"],"_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-69ec1bee5ce02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riley is a player who can impact the game in different ways and does the little things necessary to help her team win. Her contributions were crucial for Holy Cross (Covington) during its run to the 9th Region Championship game. She averaged 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 81.9% from the free-throw line. Riley earned All-Region Honorable Mention honors.<em>(Featured Image)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913398"],"_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-69eaa988ef466"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexis averaged 5.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game for Ashland Blazer, one of the top teams in the 16th Region that made its second straight state tournament appearance. Alexis is long, athletic and can guard multiple positions on defense. She's very mobile, good can finish around basket and step away and shoot. She also retrieves rebounds well on both ends. A bit of a late bloomer but has the physical tools to be impactful at the next level with continued development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747671"],"_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-69eaa988ef57c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 20 games played in her first season at Letcher County Central, Sadie averaged 10.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game and proved to be exactly what the team needed in its return to Rupp Arena. She is a versatile scorer who can produce in the post and step out to the perimeter on the offensive end, while also providing rim protection defensively. Sadie is the top big in the state for a reason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["743652"],"_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-69ec434b11473"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baylee was a 2nd Team All Region Selection after averaging 10.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game for Montgomery County. She has good size at 5'11 with a versatile skillet. She can defend in the interior and at perimeter, while being able to be an offensive weapon from the inside out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->