Top new guards from 2027 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2027 rankings update saw over 30 players added to our list! In this article we'll break down five guards who made their debut this week in our rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2775800"],"_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-67d4764ba9e62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top football athletes in Ohio's 2027 class, Dennis already holds a handful of FBS offers on the gridiron. That athletic ability is easily seen on the hardwood as Dennis is able to make a big impact defensively on or off the ball. With his quickness in the open court, Dennis can make a big impact in transition as Trotwood Madison does such a good job of turning defense into offense in a flash and Dennis is maybe the toughest guard on the Rams to stop in transition. While a lot of seniors graduate, I still expect the Rams to be one of the top teams in the Dayton area next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2222756"],"_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-67d4764ba9ed0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top shooters in southwest Ohio, Waters has filled out physically and grew a few inches from freshman to sophomore year. He also took a big step statistically going from 10 to 18 PPG. Waters shot over 40% from 3-point range and 85% from the foul line, crazy impressive numbers for a guy with his shooting volume. The next step for Waters will be to become even more of a threat off the dribble, which would allow him to setup his teammates easier. I'm a big fan of Waters game and think he will be a household name in Cincinnati next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126199"],"_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-67d4764ba9f1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Price came back from a summer injury and hit the ground running at multiple showcase events in the fall where he showed his improved physicality and shot-making ability. On a young Maumee Valley Country Day squad that won a district title, Price got valuable experience playing with the ball in his hands and was productive as a scorer and rebounder. Name to know in the Toledo area who will be playing with Nova Village this grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2371442"],"_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-67d4764ba9f66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was a big fan of what I saw from Hershberger with North Canton Hoover this winter as he's one of the more creative dribble drive guys in northeast Ohio. Able to finish acrobatically at the rim and get to the foul line, Hershberger makes the defense pay if he gets downhill off the dribble. Also capable of knocking down 3-pointers spotting up or running off pindown actions, Hershberger is a tough cover for opposing defenses. Already holding an offer from local Division II program Malone, who won the GMAC conference tournament this month. I'll be following Hershberger this summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2078667' first='TNBA' last='']-Ohio as he'll be playing with the 15 U HGSL champs that have a ton of college talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194416"],"_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-67d4764ba9fac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top scorers in the greater Dayton area, Denny exploded onto the radar as a Sophomore by finishing second in the SBC in scoring. A point guard with a scorers mentality, Denny loves to create his own shot and let it fly from downtown on high volume. As Denny matures, I'll look for him to work on getting easier buckets in transition and the halfcourt. With improved explosiveness and strength, Denny could find it easier to score at the rim next season. Tough to improve on 23 PPG as a Sophomore but I think there's still plenty of room for Denny to be even more dangerous as a Junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->