2027 Rankings: Emerging Guards

Power guard type, who will get a first hand look at elite PG play this winter while at his new school, Crossings Christian. Will be put in opportune positions to score, which with his combo of strength, soft touch and craftiness will likely lead to very efficient scoring numbers. Can also do damage in the mid-range, with an improving three point shoot as well. This past spring and summer, showed more of the ability to shoulder the creative and primary guard role while leading a good 15U program. Like the combo of toughness and upside.     Currently profiles more as a wing, who has all the tools and potential to develop into more of a two guard or even a combo. Natural looking athlete, good balance and ability to take contact on drives. Fast, pushes it in transition and off boards. And will knock down open catch and shoot jumpers when open from deep. After an injury hampered his freshman campaign, spent a spring and summer making big strides on the court.     Lee stood out multiple times to prepnetwork contributors throughout a strong spring and summer. Quick guard, who can push it in transition or really pressure the rim when driving in the halfcourt. Looks to set the table just as often as he does too shoot Like the smaller guard "chip" he plays with on his shoulder. Now at Crescent, look for Lee to put up big time scoring numbers in gyms all over Oklahoma.     Wallace thrived this summer and is now ready for a bigger role at one of Oklahoma's top high school programs. Still a quality shooter from deep and midrange. And he's now quick and more confident in his all around game. Good handle, plays with head on a swivel as a passer. Starting to play with more swagger and toughness on defense. The building blocks are continuing to come together for the 918 youngster.     Shooting is often a ticket to early playing time for young prospects to the court. And when players shoot it as well as Hardeman, it's hard to keep them off the court. Played on a summer team filled with athletes and tempo, which the Timberwolf fit in by playing hard on defense. But where he stood out the most was being automatic when his feet were set and he was left open from the arc. Expect that to carry over into his sophomore season, as Hardeman's floor spacing abilities will lead to playing team even on an athletic and upperclassman laden Norman North squad.     Productive freshman campaign at Noble saw Elmore average double figures. Tricky guard with quality handles and good court vision. When the defense sags off to account for his unpredictable playing style, he will make them pay from deep. Spent a spring and summer with one of the top 15U teams in the region, should set the stage for an even bigger sophomore campaign.