2027 Rankings: New Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were a ton of new additions to this update of the 2027 class rankings but here are a handful of new guards who have really stood out the past year. Each of these guys suited up and played good varsity minutes and should find themselves in bigger roles next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2375388"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Played a key role for Curtis this past year picking up big minutes on both ends of the floor. He has a bit of an all-around game, showing up with his 3-point shot in certain games and showing he can convert through contact at the rim as well. He plays hard when he's out there and also showed some ability to be a difference-maker on the defensive end.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2375339"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Wardenaar has the look of a solid combo guard who can score and dish. He puts the ball consistently on target and with good weight, has a solid scoring profile, and seems to be a pretty heady player already. He helped Royal to a big season this year and could be a breakout candidate for next year.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2384348"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"The only freshman on Tahoma's varsity roster this past season, Moen played some decent minutes for the Bears and showed he could fit right into what they like to do. He didn't press with the ball, was active getting up and down the floor to be ready on both ends, and looked solid while handling the ball both to keep the offense flowing and while under pressure. He can find space for shots in the halfcourt and makes good decisions with the ball, has good focus while finishing at the hoop and can knock down threes at a good rate.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2375345"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"A tough guard who shows good determination, fight, and patience with the ball. He can score inside with quick moves to the hoop or playing with pivots and fakes when covered around the paint. He's also a guy who's going to search for contact inside and work his way to the line continually. Was a big part of a Shorewood team that laid the groundwork for a promising season in 2024-25.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2375341"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"A solid guard from the eastside of the state who plays with good feel both around the paint and in transition. He's got the touch to sink contested short to midrange jumpers, has good vision pushing the ball up the court with long passes, and shows some promising athleticism with plays at the rim. Rogers covers ground with smooth strides and has shown he can spot up to knock down open shots behind the arc. He's a guard who could take some people by surprise next season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6608dbd807f02"} /-->