2027s Cap Off Final Live Period: Part 1

As the final NCAA Live Period of their high school careers came to a close, Virginia's Class of 2027 prospects made the most of one last opportunity to perform in front of college coaches. These players showcased the skill, leadership, and consistency that have defined their recruiting journeys. Here's a look at 5 standouts who capped off the final live period with strong performances heading into their senior seasons this fall.    Wooten thrives without the ball in her hands, finding open space and staying ready to capitalize on scoring opportunities. She embraced her role as a shooter by running the baseline for a ball reversal and knocking down a contested three with a smooth, quick release, while also keeping the offense moving with smart passes that led to easy baskets for her teammates. She impacted both ends of the floor, pairing her shooting ability with unselfish playmaking and the aggressiveness to battle for the ball.     Banks was one of the most dynamic guards on the floor in Chicago, playing with confidence, exceptional pace, and creativity every time she touched the ball. She created offense by breaking down defenders off the dribble, knocking down threes without hesitation, attacking gaps to finish at the rim, and delivering timely passes to open teammates for easy scoring opportunities. With college coaches lining the sidelines to watch, she backed up the attention by making plays on both ends of the floor, turning steals into transition points and impacting the game as both a scorer and facilitator.     Bundick was instrumental in Loudoun Flexx's run to the Elite 8 at Nike Nationals. She attacked the rim with power and control in transition, knocked down the three when given space, and made the right read by finding open teammates with kickout passes and assists. Her defensive intensity separated her, as she pressured ball handlers into turnovers, communicated through rotations, dove for loose balls, and embraced the gritty plays that fueled her team's success.     Ojo capped off her final club season by helping [program_tooltip program_id='972908' first='YKS' last='Basketball'] capture the Power 24 championship. Her size, length, and footwork allowed her to score from all over the floor, whether finishing through contact at the rim, knocking down pull-ups off the dribble, or sealing defenders for high-percentage looks. She also showcased her feel for the game by splitting defenders, making difficult entry passes, drawing trips to the free throw line, and playing with an energy and passion that stood out until the end.     MacCalla is a top-notch scorer whose smooth shooting form makes her a constant problem on all levels. She finds open space to knock down threes in both the half-court and transition, while also using her handles to break down defenders, create for teammates, and finish through traffic around the basket. She has length and athleticism on the defensive end, blocking shots, protecting the ball under pressure, and making smart reads that led to scoring opportunities.

As the final NCAA Live Period of their high school careers came to a close, Virginia's Class of 2027 prospects made the most of one last opportunity to perform in front of college coaches. These players showcased the skill, leadership, and consistency that have defined their recruiting journeys. Here's a look at 5 standouts who capped off the final live period with strong performances heading into their senior seasons this fall.

Natalya Wooten

VA #29

CG #3

HEIGHT 5'11"

POS CG

CLASS 2027

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Natalya Wooten

State: Virginia

School: South County

Club: Boo Williams EYBL

Wooten thrives without the ball in her hands, finding open space and staying ready to capitalize on scoring opportunities. She embraced her role as a shooter by running the baseline for a ball reversal and knocking down a contested three with a smooth, quick release, while also keeping the offense moving with smart passes that led to easy baskets for her teammates. She impacted both ends of the floor, pairing her shooting ability with unselfish playmaking and the aggressiveness to battle for the ball.