2027 Rankings: PG/Combo New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Monday the latest PHI Class of 2027 Rankings were unveiled!&nbsp; We examine the sophomore class in depth this week including here in <strong>2027 Rankings: PG/Combo New Additions</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2698739' first='Dereon' last='Smothers'] (TF North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For Smothers it was his play at the [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'] Shootout that burst him on our radar!&nbsp; He went for 15 points against a Curie squad that has a ton of perimeter defenders.&nbsp; He looked so at ease with the ball in his hands getting whatever he wanted on drives through traffic in the half court and in open floor.&nbsp; Big time passer that had several no look times.&nbsp; Projects as a average to above average guard rebounder and defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2712818' first='Deven' last='Marshall'] (Rock Island)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We came away impressed with what Marshall has done this season.&nbsp; He is a quick ball handler that has some shiftiness to his game.&nbsp; Also really like the way he shoots it from three.&nbsp; Clean release both off the catch and pulling up.&nbsp; Ball mover that makes the correct decisions with the rock in his hands.&nbsp; Puts pressure on the opposing lead guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2406554' first='KJ' last='Miller'] (Plainfield East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have seen this 6'4” long and rangy combo play a couple of times this season and have liked what we have seen.&nbsp; Excellent feel for running the show while playing with flair.&nbsp; Still has some work to do, but the raw tools are there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2749990' first='Zane' last='Schneider'] (Lemont)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'2” strong bodied point guard has been a consistent spark for Lemont as the season has gone along.&nbsp; Solid passer that makes sound decisions with the ball and has a good handle to keep defenders off balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2750002' first='Byron' last='Walton'] (Streamwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walton caught our attention over the holidays at the Hardwood Classic event.&nbsp; Lefty has a free and easy stroke from three along with bringing plus athleticism to the table.&nbsp; Smooth ball handler with a rangy frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2750008' first='Joey' last='Cwik'] (Bartlett)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rock solid point guard that is a more than capable shot maker.&nbsp; Shoots it with confidence from both two and three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->