2027 Rankings Update: Top Point & Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guards are valuable playmakers, either from their shot creation or cerebral playmaking abilities. They show plenty of upside along with their own far reaching impact as of now.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2139161"],"_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":"13.2 PPGrnrn4.3 APGrnrn4.1 RPGrnrnA taller, lanky guard with a versatile offensive skillset, Waithe-Cunningham will be among the top names in the Colorado Springs area going forward. Willing to try difficult passing angles, the guard is not afraid of threading the needle through multiple defenders. Capable knocking down deep threes off the catch, the guard is by no means just a facilitator. Defensively, he holds a particularly wide reach, proactively pressuring opponents at the point of attack. As he continues to gain strength, the guard will be one of the highest upside backcourt names in the state.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66302dc79d95a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2257248"],"_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":"Showing promise throughout the club season at the 16U level, Davis remains a capable perimeter shooter with an intriguing defensive skill set against both backcourt positions. Bringing in some bounce around the rim, the guard is an above average athlete from this class as is.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66302dc79d9e4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2401106],"_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":"5.6 PPGrnrn2.5 RPGrnrnA talented shotmaker, particularly relating to the jumper, Shepherd looks to contribute from his spots off the bounce. Bringing in a fairly high release point, the guard is efficient stepping into mid-range jumpers even through a contest. Willing to crash the glass for second chance opportunities, Shepherd works while off-ball just as frequently.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66302dc79da7b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2138452"],"_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":"A high motor guard with plenty of skill along the perimeter, Matchem will be worth the watch throughout the club season and at team camps this June. A dyanmic shotmaker off the catch or when attacking a closeout, the guard is a dependable scoring threat versus pressure. At the point of attack, he is handsy and quick to take away space, certainly a name that competes each possession.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66302dc79daf3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2117082"],"_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":"A taller guard with skill handling the ball and making reads on the go, Wolff has been a consistent performer among recent events. Capable of seeing above the defense on action plays, Wolff works to attack the rim first but is willing to make the extra pass once defense arrives. His opportunity next season with ThunderRidge will be worth following, given the stark contrast of their new roster.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66302dc79db6f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048138"],"_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":"Montoya is just fun to watch, a talented pure point guard who has the ball on string going either direction. Comfortable splitting doubles or sending out far reaching full court passes, the point guard is a proactive decision maker with the ball. Active getting to floaters or the occasional three point attempt off the catch, Montoya can fill up the stat sheet in a variety of areas.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66302dc79dbeb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2422515"],"_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":"A quality decision maker with the ball, Haubert constantly looks to attack the rim, actively putting pressure on the defense first and foremost. Capable making quick decisions off the drive, the guard looks for the best quality shot attempt, whether for himself or a teammate. A dependable ball handler versus pressure, the guard is rarely sped up by opposing perimeter defenders.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66302dc79dc60"} /-->