Watchlist 2027’s: Guards You Need To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2027 in North Carolina is shaping up to be a great class that is full of talent. Here are a list of guards that will be making noise for the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2146015' first='Jayden' last='Griffin'] | Carmel Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Griffin is a guard who is smooth and can score at all three levels. He is a difficult match-up for most players to stay in front of. He can also create for teammates and has shown to be an unselfish player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105818' first='Scotty' last='Jones'] | Wake Forest High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another guard who is a threat to score in a variety of ways. Good shooter with solid mechanics. Has shown the willingness to create shots for teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josiah Johnson Freeman | Northside Christian </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Creative attacking guard with good playmaking instinct. He is a player who touches the paint and can finish around the rim. He rebounds his position well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Watkins | Rolesville High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A player not on the watchlist currently but should have your attention. He is a knockdown shooter who is expanding his game to include attacking off the bounce. High motor player who defends well even against taller players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2268828' first='Brandon' last='Surles'] | Triton High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Surles displays the ability to beat his man off the dribble. Once he beats his defender, he possessive a variety of finishes. If you allow him to get to his spots, he will make you pay. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2148143' first='Preston' last='Moore'] | Cary Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Preston is a good shooter with a quick release. He also displays the ability to be a good finisher around the basket. A pesky defender that creates his share of steals on and off the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2146830' first='Tristan' last='Nelson'] | Hickory Grove Christian High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nelson is a good shooter with a high release that is a sniper with his feet set. A motivated defender who uses defense to create opportunities in the open court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2268801' first='Hunter' last='Mcgrath'] | Hoggard High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crafty ball-handler who gets to the basket and creates for himself and others. He displays plus shot-making ability in both the mid-range and three-point line. A scrappy defender who is not afraid to mix up inside the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->