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Finley Parcher — 2027 Four‑Star Guard Commitment to UCLA
Finley Parcher is a 6‑foot‑1, four‑star combo guard from Lynden High School in Washington who committed to UCLA in September 2026, ranking No. 21 in the 2027 SC Next 100 and No. 7 among combo guards nationally
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High School Career and Achievements
Parcher led Lynden to three consecutive Washington Class 2A state championships and was named tournament MVP for the second year in a row
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. She averaged 22.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 3.5 steals last season
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. Her size, rebounding, scoring versatility, and defensive versatility made her one of the top prospects in the country
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. She also excelled in AAU play, including a 14‑point, 8‑rebound, 4‑assist performance in the Under Armour Next championship game
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Recruiting Profile
Height/Position: 6′1″ combo guard
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Rankings: No. 21 in 2027 SC Next 100; No. 7 combo guard
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Recruit rating: Five‑star, 96‑overall by ESPN
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Notable: First five‑star guard commit for UCLA since 2023
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Commitment to UCLA
Parcher chose UCLA over Arizona, Gonzaga, Oregon, Stanford, UConn, and Washington
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. She said UCLA’s genuine relationships and program culture “checked a lot of my boxes”
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. The Bruins announced the signing on the same day they secured five‑star forward Nation Williams
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Playing Style
According to ESPN, Parcher can:
Score from multiple areas, attack the paint, and hit pull‑up shots
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Rebound from the perimeter and initiate fast breaks
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Defend multiple positions, often guarding the opponent’s top player
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Her game has been compared to UCLA alum and Chicago Sky rookie Gabriela Jaquez
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Significance
Parcher joins UCLA’s 2027 class alongside Ginny Anne Dumont and Anna Smykovskaia
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. Her arrival adds a high‑impact guard to a program aiming to defend its national title in 2027
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In short: Finley Parcher is a top‑tier, multi‑talented guard whose high school dominance, elite recruiting profile, and UCLA commitment make her a major addition to the Bruins’ future roster.