2027 Guards That Are Expected To Breakout This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With basketball in the state of New Jersey set to start regular season play over the course of the next week or so let's take a look at some underclassmen in the class of 2027 at the guard position that could breakout onto the scene this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2201949"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6760adcc3909d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite being undersized at the point guard position, [player_tooltip player_id='2201949' first='Ayyub' last='Wilson'] does a lot of things at a high level as a ball handler. Wilson consistently uses his quickness to in the paint and create offense for himself as well others, whether that be being able to use his strength to finish around the basket or draw multiple defenders and dump off to open guys down low. In transition, Wilson does a good job of pushing the pace as he almost always looking to throw the ball ahead and find the open man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With [player_tooltip player_id='2201949' first='Ayyub' last='Wilson'] expected to take on most of the ball handling responsibilities this season for the Jaguars, look for Wilson to continue to showcase a lot of the things that make him a good point guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2763532' first='Ean' last='Britt']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Weehawken High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6760adcc3915d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A steady scoring guard that plays at his own pace and doesn't really seem to get too sped up, [player_tooltip player_id='2763532' first='Ean' last='Britt'] is comfortable scoring the ball in a multitude of ways. Comfortable breaking down his defender and getting to the basket or hitting pull up jumpers, Britt is a guy that can get it going from multiple spots in the half court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Transferring to Weehawken High over from SFBA Trinity Prep, look for Britt to be primarily on the ball and be a focal point for Weehawken's offense this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1454276"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6760adcc391bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A guard that plays at his own pace and doesn't really get too sped up, [player_tooltip player_id='1454276' first='Blake' last='Hargrove'] is an efficient scorer of the basketball that loves to get to his pull up jumpers. An effective pick and roll operator, Hargrove makes plays that often display his good vision as a facilitator as well as keeping bigs honest in coverage getting to his pull up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Transferring to Hun this summer and reclassifying to the 2027 class, look for Hargrave to showcase a lot of the potential he's flashed recently as a lead guard for the Raiders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6760adcc39218"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344534"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6760adcc3925d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An excellent perimeter threat, [player_tooltip player_id='2344534' first='James' last='Roberts']' freshman year saw him shine primarily off the ball as a catch and shoot guy for the East Orange Jaguars. Roberts mechanics on his jumpsuit are very fluid; always shot ready, nice releases, and finishes high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a year under his belt and gaining a lot of early varsity experience, look for Roberts to showcase an expanded offensive skillset that'll see him be a lot more comfortable putting the ball on the floor and show flashes of being able to create offense for himself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2201953"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6760adcc392a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2201953' first='Jayden' last='Johnson'] is a guy that can consistently light it up from three point range, not only off the catch but off the bounce as well. When feeling it from behind the three point line, Johnson can get it going in a hurry and rally multiple makes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the ball expected to be in his hands a little more this season, look for Johnson to display some more playmaking abilities that see him create for others in the halfcourt alongside his ability to create for himself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->