Class of 2027 Check In

Starting to dive deeper into Oklahoma's current group of freshmen after they finished up their first high school season and their Grassroots season ramps up.     <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/03/upon-further-review-2027s-to-watch/">A handful of 6A impact players, small town standouts, Grind Prep's phenomenal freshman and more were highlighted with last week's Upon Further Review article. </a> Now with Grassroots season under full swing, there will be ample opportunities to get deeper into the class with 15U programs and 2027 prospects that "play up" a level or two. For now, let's recap the freshmen that stood out in viewings during the high school season.     Also included in this article are a couple names that were put on the radar via social media. On that note, while building out the 2027 prospect database this spring and summer, please tag us with highlights, stats, etc on X (Twitter) at @PGHOklahoma. If not on social media, then please email me, samduren@gmail.com. I am looking forward to finding out more and highlighting the talented Class of 2027 in Oklahoma.       Guards to Watch:   [player_tooltip player_id='866548' first='Jaylen' last='Cauthron'] - After the show the electric southeastern Oklahoma guard put on at the Class 3A State Tournament, Cauthron is in the conversation for top guard in the Class of 2027.     [player_tooltip player_id='1134765' first='Brilee' last='Williams'] - 5'6 Dickson - The lead guard is coming off a productive year for the Class 4A Comets. A quick check of the Hudl tape her coach provided, showed Williams to be a reliable catch and shoot threat with a smooth shooting form. Along with the energy and active hands to get after it on the defensive end.     [player_tooltip player_id='1267805' first='Kenley' last='Crawford'], 5'9 Guard, Piedmont - When sorting through the highlight packages on Crawford's Hudl page, one thing is apparent. She's a shooter. With multiple videos showing that she had big time performances from three point range against 6A competition. Watching a few of these performances showed how locked in from three she is as a catch and shoot, floor spacing specialist. Looking forward to getting a chance to watch the sharpshooter with [program_tooltip program_id='712936' first='Team' last='Oklahoma']'s 2027 squad.     [player_tooltip player_id='606266' first='Gia' last='Dennis'] - A quick lead guard with a strong frame for her height, Dennis caught the eye during the Class 5A State Tournament. Where she helped her Lady Tigers to a semifinal appearance. Along with her ability to get downhill and pressure the rim, she looked to have a reliable off the dribble, pull up jumper.     [player_tooltip player_id='898800' first='Camari' last='Lowmack'], 5'4, Rogers - Another 5A State Tournament hero, Lowmack caught the eye with her shooting ability. Especially in clutch moments of an overtime contest at the Lloyd Noble Center.     [player_tooltip player_id='918278' first='Laney' last='Venables'], 5'9, Community Christian - A Swiss Army Knife of a player, Venables wins 50/50 plays, causes havoc on defense and did the dirty work for a Lady Royals squad that reached the Class 3A semifinals.       Forwards To Know:   [player_tooltip player_id='829844' first='Jayla' last='Albert'], 5'11, Lincoln Christian - Albert caught the eye with a tough performance in the Tournament of Champions title game against a big Edmond Memorial squad. Her combination of athleticism and height will give her a chance to further open eyes throughout her high school career.     [player_tooltip player_id='751199' first='Tianna' last='Butler'], 6'0 Sand Springs - A versatile wing, Butler flashed two-way impact ability throughout the year for a Sand Springs squad that made a run to the Class 6A State Tournament.     Madilyn Hill, 6'0 Owasso - Hill stood out in multiple viewings as a reliable force around the rim for the 6A semifinalists. It always looked she brought her "A Game"in the paint, especially as a rebounder on both ends of the floor. There's a touch of skill to her game, that should only grow as she continues her development as a collegiate prospect.     [player_tooltip player_id='881182' first='Tyson' last='Woolsey'], 6'1, Broken Bow - The one viewing of Woolsey came in tough playoff loss, where she showed promosing flashes. Checking out her highlights that she posted to X, she was a reliable post scorer as a freshman. Her strong scoring was highlighted with a variety of moves, strong footwork and the ability to finish with either hand. With her ability to score on the block, the freshman forward looks set up to be a force to be reckoned with for the next three years.     [player_tooltip player_id='751190' first='Kashae' last='Brown'], 5'11 Fort Gibson - One of the highest ceiling prospects watched this year, Brown is a high energy and athletic forward. She impressed with those traits and moments of skill in the one viewing. Now she'll be playing a national schedule with the Lady Jets, making her a prospect to keep close tabs on this spring and summer.     Ziah Syms, 6'4, Grind Prep - Based on one viewing, the tall freshman has huge defensive upside. Syms already has a good understanding of positioning and verticality principles when it comes to altering shots at the rim. Along with the size and movement to be a force on the glass, on both ends of the court.

Starting to dive deeper into Oklahoma's current group of freshmen after they finished up their first high school season and their Grassroots season ramps up.