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The Class of 2027 is loaded across the nation in high school girls basketball.
Current juniors lead the way for many of the top teams in the country. And many of the top 2027 stars are tearing it up on teams that aren't nationally prominent but are having huge years at the statewide and/or local level.
We've assembled a watchlist of the top Player of the Year candidates in the junior class based primarily on players' stats and team success for the 2025-26 season. Now, we want to know what you – the fans – think. Choose from the candidates on the watchlist based on who you think has been the nation's top junior this season, and vote through 11:59 p.m. PT on Thursday, Mar. 5. The results will be announced in the following days.
Voting is intended for fan engagement only. Results are not scientific and may not reflect the views of the Sporting News. While voting activity is monitored periodically, irregularities or technical anomalies (including automated or repeated voting) may occasionally occur. The Sporting News reserves the right to modify, suspend, or withdraw voting at any time. Final selections are made at the discretion of the Sporting News editorial team.
National Junior of the Year (Class of 2027) watchlist
Kie'Aundria Acree, F, Monroe (GA), 6-1
Haylen Ayers, G, University School of Jackson (TN), 6-0
Jezelle "GG" Banks, G, The St. James Performance Academy (VA), 5-8
Riley Bevington, G/F, Roaring Fork (CO), 5-9
A'zuya Blair, G, Houston Christian (TX), 5-6
Caroline Bradley, C, Oak Grove (LA), 6-5
Caia Campbell, G, Charles Henderson (AL), 5-9
Ryan Carter, G, Friends' Central (PA), 6-0
Kiedria Collins, G, SouthWest Edgecombe (NC), 5-11
Brookeslee Colvin, G, Coeur D'Alene (ID), 5-8
EllaMay Cooper, G, Regis (WI), 5-5
JaNyia Cunningham, F, South Pointe (SC), 6-0
Reece Davis, G, Deshler (AL), 5-6
Laila Downs-Darden, G, McEwen (TN), 5-11
Jayla Forbes, C, Montverde Academy (FL), 6-7
Miciah Fusilier, F, IMG Academy, 6-4
Lillie Graves, G, McCutcheon (IN), 6-1
Timani Harris, G, DME Academy (FL), 5-9
Khalia Hartwell, C, Westside (SC), 6-5
Lauren Hassell, F/C, Clarksville Christian (TN), 6-3
Nimah Ibidunni, F, Alexander (GA), 6-2
Zaniya Johnson, C, Biloxi (MI), 6-5
Abbie Knapp, F, Green (OH), 6-1
Allison Lett, F/C, Freedom Christian Academy (NC), 6-3
Eve Long, F, Olathe South (KS), 6-3
NyAir McCoy, G, Bishop McNamara (MD), 5-6
Leena McField, G, Northern Guilford (NC), 5-11
Mia McGregor, G, Mio-Au Sable (MI), 5-10
De'Andra Minor, G, Grind Prep (OK), 6-1
Jemini Mitchell, G/F, Legion Prep (TX), 6-2
Sydney Mobley, F, Big Walnut (OH), 6-2
Kara Nixon, G, Martins Mill (TX), 5-10
Micah Ojo, G/F, Princess Anne (VA), 6-1
Jordyn Palmer, G/F, Westtown (PA), 6-2
Finley Parker, F, River Ridge (GA), 6-3
Kylah Patterson, F, Hammond Morton (IN), 6-0
Ze'Ni Patterson, G, Archbishop Mitty (CA), 5-9
Ari Phillips, G, Johnston (IA), 5-10
Chasity Rice, G, Etiwanda (CA), 5-6
Santana Sabus, G, Ralston Valley (CO), 5-8
Qandace Samuels, G/F, Bishop McNamara (MD), 6-2
Sydney Savoury, G, Belleville (MI), 6-0
Dasia Scott, F, Principia (MO), 6-2
Harlem Simpson, G, Birmingham Groves (MI), 5-6
Kaleena Smith, G, Ontario Christian (CA), 5-6
Jordan Speller, G, Montverde Academy (FL), 5-6
Ava Von Vonderen, G/F, Kimberly (WI), 6-1
Nation Williams, F/C, Centennial (NV), 6-2
Tiara Williams, G, Morgan Park Academy (IL), 5-7
Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka, G/F, Bullis (MD), 6-2
Nakhai Worthy, G/F, Holy Innocents' Episcopal (GA), 6-2
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