As we get near signing day and additional seniors make their college commitments, the top of the talent pool is thinning out. Though there are still some quality scholarship players available and under the radar gems. Here is part six of this series. 

Lamari Carpenter - 2027 - SG - Young & Reckless

Carpenter is a versatile guard with plenty of tools for the next level. He has great positional size at 6’5” in the backcourt along with being a standout on both ends of the floor. The athletic guard has proven a good ability to match up well with both guards and wings defensively. As well, he has a versatile offensive game with his ability to handle the ball and create off the dribble, be a primary ball handler, and also shoot it well from three. Carpenter is one of the top available seniors in Illinois and has an offer from LIU. 

Sam Fait - 2027 - SG - 24UP

Fait has all the tools to be among the top guards in Wisconsin’s 2027 class. He’s 6’4”, an athletic wing guard, and knows how to play. He was one of the leading scorers in Wisconsin last season while averaging 27.5 points in addition to 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Fait picked up a division two offer from South Dakota Mines this fall in addition to taking visits to Eastern Illinois and Milwaukee in the past few months. 

Arber Ljajcaj - 2027 - F/C - Reach Legends

Both the game and recruitment of Ljajcaj have seen great growth in recent months. He has a great blend of abilities that not many have at the high school level. Not only is he 6’10” but is also skilled with his ability to consistently shoot the three and also handle the ball. He has picked up several offers in recent months including a division two offer from Central State. With his unique blend of abilities, look for his recruitment to continue to build. 

Perry Tchiegne - 2027 - G - Illinois Wolves

Tchiegne has been a big stock booster over the past year to turn himself into one of the top guards in Illinois’ 2027 class and make his way onto this list. As well to his great size in the backcourt at 6’5”, he has good strength and athleticism and has proven to be a shutdown and versatile defender. Out on the perimeter he can get all over opposing guards and shut down the ball but also use his physical tools to defend verse size. Tchiegne also continues to grow on the offensive end being able to run the point as well to score on the attack. He’s developed into a do-it-all, stat stuffing guard. 

Jordan Wordlaw - 2027 - SG - Zero Fears

While his recruitment may not yet be at the same level as some of these other players on this list. Wordlaw has plenty of tools for the next level. He is a 6’4” wing guard with great athleticism in addition to a great scoring ability. He is a skilled playmaker on the attack with his great ability to create for himself in the mid-range as well as get to the rim. Look for Wordlaw to have a breakout senior season for Dunbar and see his recruitment take off.