It seems like Lillie has been playing high school basketball for 10 years now, but when you enter high school as the #1 prospect in the state in your graduating class and maintain that ranking throughout your career, you are well-known. During her first three years, Lillie has really improved her strength while continuing to be one of the smoothest, bounciest athletes. Her handle, vision, and creativity have greatly improved, and her perimeter shooting has made her someone you must respect from downtown. At 6-1 with great length, she has typically always been an effective defender as well.

We remember Lillie from that WV Thunder team that rolled through everyone over the summer, and she continued her solid play on the All-Star stage. She finished with 11 points and consistently put pressure on the defense by attacking and getting herself to the free-throw line. Lillie made the most of those opportunities, connecting on 5-of-6 from the stripe.

I haven’t seen much of Graves play this AAU season, but I’m looking forward to watching her compete this summer with her high school team. She is a player who not only has Miss Basketball potential, but also has the ability to help lead her team to a deeper postseason run. Her impact will be important as her program looks to take another step forward.

Graves brings strong size and length on the wing, which allows her to get downhill and finish effectively at the rim. She uses her frame well to create scoring opportunities and can be a tough matchup when attacking in transition or half-court settings.

On the recruiting side, Graves continues to draw strong interest with offers from Pittsburgh, UCF, Memphis, Rutgers, and others. As she gets more exposure this summer, she will be a player to monitor closely as her game and recruitment continue to develop.

Lillie Graves Lillie Graves 6'1" | SF McCutcheon | 2027 State #41 Nation IN possesses the versatility that continues to become more valuable at every level of basketball. As a forward capable of impacting the game inside and outside, Graves brings matchup problems for opposing defenses while also providing strong defensive versatility.

She rebounds effectively, runs the floor well, and has shown the ability to score around the basket while expanding her perimeter game. Defensively, her size and mobility allow her to guard multiple positions. Graves’ complete skill set and physical tools give her the potential to become one of the premier forwards in the state over the next few years.

Our “youngster” of the starting lineup is wing Lillie Graves Lillie Graves 6'1" | SF McCutcheon | 2027 State #41 Nation IN . Lillie’s growth throughout her career has taken several turns, but through it all, it has made her a better, more well-rounded player. This season, she is handling the ball a lot more for her high school team, trying to find open teammates. She is a high-level slasher who can get to the basket and finish in a variety of ways. She has also consistently improved her perimeter shooting and can keep defenses honest. At the other end of the floor, Lillie can be an elite defender, she plays with versatility, and she does a nice job both on and off the ball.

Lillie has sat atop the Class of 2027 rankings in Indiana since we initially posted them a couple of years ago. She brings athleticism, length, the ability to score the ball at all three levels, plus she’s a versatile and effective defender. However, she has always been a willing passer, and she is currently handing out assists at a career-high level this Winter, averaging 6.3 per game. That playmaking ability has a number of mid to high Division I schools interested in her services, because she can come in and fill a variety of roles immediately at the next level.

Lillie has developed into one of the top players in Indiana’s Class of 2027. Since her freshman year, she has shown the skills and athleticism of a Division I prospect, earning offers from Florida, Indiana, Miami, and more over the past two seasons. She is long, explosive, and has a quick first step, making her difficult for defenders to contain.

Lillie has a proven track record of team success, winning a sectional championship as a freshman and a regional championship last season. She has also improved her jump shot, adding another weapon to her scoring arsenal and making her even more challenging to guard. Keep an eye on her as she looks to make an even bigger impact during her junior season.