It’s difficult to say Eva had the best grassroots season in 2026, improving her stock mightily, however, there aren’t many others who can compete with her meteoric rise. She has always been a quietly tough competitor who just does what her team needs. Over the last couple of years, though, she has worked very hard on become a highly accurate shooter, but she’s also a nice athlete who can attack the rim when overplayed. Additionally, she has a nonstop motor defensively, and she can defend or make hustle plays.

While this is an alphabetical Top 5, Eva very well could be #1. Her growth as a player has been outstanding. A year ago, she was a hustler, and she did a lot of good things, but this year she is noticeably stronger, she’s dishing out the contact and absorbing it much better, plus she’s shooting it with great consistency from the perimeter. Based on her rapid improvement skillfully, you can tell she has been a tireless worker in the gym when people aren’t watching. She has great length, fluid athleticism, speed, and bounce. She has picked up a tremendous amount of college interest.

Eva has had a fantastic grassroots season this year, and she is essentially THE 2027 class at Homestead. She is extremely long, fast North/South, and she plays with an outstanding motor. She will get on the floor to win loose balls, she’ll take charges, etc., but she has been most impressive as a scorer. Eva has always been an accurate shooter, but she has more so “fit in” to lineups, and now she is being much more aggressive. It has become a big problem for opposing teams. Lastly, she is an underrated defender. She uses her length and motor well at that end of the floor, plus she’s a tough kid.

It would be hard not to start this article with Eva after the shooting performance she put on the last two games of competition finishing with 16 three point shots made, including the final game which saw her hit 10 threes in that game. Whether it was in catch and shoot situations or off the bounce, it did not matter as Scarbeary was unconscious while other players were ready to hit the road and go home after a long week. Since April she has picked up scholarship offers from Bethel University, Indiana Tech, Indiana Wesleyan, and the University of Indy. That list should grow after stellar performances in Ohio.

During the Spring of 2025, Eva started to “figure it out”, and she has only raised her game since then. She has been spectacular at times this Spring, and she has improved her recruiting significantly. She is incredibly long, bouncy, and fast. She plays with a great motor, and she is willing to lay her body on the line to save a possession. She has gotten stronger, is absorbing contact much better, plus she has improved her handle and become a knockdown 3-point shooter. Ultimately, she has transitioned from being a forward at a younger age to being a pure shooting guard who is a genuine threat outside.

Eva Scarbeary Eva Scarbeary 5'10" | SG Homestead | 2027 State IN gives Homestead a versatile wing who can impact games in multiple areas. Her size, athleticism, and skill set allow her to contribute as both a scorer and defender, making her an important piece for the Spartans.

Scarbeary thrives in situations where she can utilize her versatility. She can score from the perimeter, attack the basket, rebound effectively, and defend several positions. Her willingness to compete on both ends of the floor makes her a valuable player regardless of the matchup.

June will be an important opportunity for Scarbeary to showcase her continued development. Homestead traditionally plays a challenging schedule, and her ability to provide consistent production against top competition could elevate both her individual profile and her team’s performance throughout the summer.

Speaking of opportunity, Eva was surrounded this year by a talented 2026 class and a talented 2028 class. She was the lone 2027 who contributed to the Spartans’ success, and next season, she could have a much bigger role. This Spring, however, she has shown how talented she is. She is shooting it very well, she has nice length, good athleticism, and she plays with a tremendous motor. She does a nice job of using her length and athleticism defensively as well, and she has been great in trapping situations. As she continues to get stronger, she’ll finish more consistently inside.

The Eva I saw today, and the Eva I remember from the Spring a year ago are two completely different prospects. She is now stronger, much more physical, and she seems to be loving defense. At times she was a problem defensively, and she used her length against her opponent’s smaller guards to be a 1-person press, it felt like. She is constantly moving, always giving effort, and she shot the ball very well from the perimeter. If all she did was play extremely hard and consistent, she would be a nice prospect. Add in her skill and IQ, and she’ll have her share of elite small colleges chasing her.

Eva has always been an intriguing prospect because of her length, athleticism, and balanced skillset. When she played “up” a little in the Spring, she was very good, and she continued that strong play throughout June and July. She is extremely long, but fluid, and end-to-end fast. She plays with a great motor, and she is willing to battle much bigger players inside the paint for rebounds and as a defender. Eva is naturally more of a wing, and she can step outside and knock down jumpers, get to the rim, or defend the perimeter as well.

Eva is one of only a couple of Varsity performers for the Spartans who won’t be in their loaded 2026 or 2028 classes. She is very long, fluidly athletic, and she has gotten noticeably stronger. She always plays with a strong motor, she has become an effective defender, plus she has typically been a capable shooter/scorer over the years. Her ability to play multiple roles will not only help her opportunity at Homestead, but it has also helped her recruiting.