2027 Rankings Update: Versatile Guards
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The first Prep Hoops Michigan prospect rankings have been released for the class of 2027. There are very talented prospects on the list at every position. One thing that stood out though was the array of versatile guards. Let’s take…
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Continue ReadingThe first Prep Hoops Michigan prospect rankings have been released for the class of 2027. There are very talented prospects on the list at every position. One thing that stood out though was the array of versatile guards. Let’s take a closer look at some of those players.
Hall is a name that fans, scouts and next level coaches are going to need to be very familiar with. He handles on both sides and sees the floor like a veteran lead guard. Even as a young player, Hall has the ability to guide an offense. Just the same, he can play the 2 and get buckets with his athleticism and off the ball movement.
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LaPla sent a very loud statement over the course of his freshman season. He’s probably one of the best rebounding guards in the 2027 class. LaPla attacks the boards with his positional size and vertical game. LaPla can probably guard 4-5 positions at the high school level.
Cast has all the makings of a very special player and prospect. He’s dangerous with the ball in his hands and can put a defender on his hip with an array of dribble combo moves. Cast has an athletic jumper that he can hit off the catch as well as while on the move. He’s a true 3 level scorer that can attack with body control. Cast’s vast offensive game makes him very versatile.
I’ve been very high on McCree’s game for a while now. He has very smooth and fluid body movement with good hip rotation. McCree has the fluidness and basketball IQ needed to be a very good lead guard. That being said, he can also use those same skills to work off the ball. He sees and recognizes space and will attack it. McCree can defend either guard position.
Reynolds is a quickly rising star that showed tremendous skill and upside in his freshman season. He ended the season making a definite impact on a very talented East Kentwood roster. Reynolds versatility stands out the most when you look at him as a 2 way player. We all pretty much know that he can be a physical and athletic scorer, but Reynolds has the chance to be one of the best defenders in the class.