2027 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers at Point Guards

Joe Esquivel-Murphy April 1, 2025 @ 05:17 PM

<p>The 2027 rankings update came out on Monday with almost 180 prospects ranked. The point guard class is full of talent and potential, especially the ones who entered the rankings. Here are the top newcomers at the point guard position in the 2027 rankings update.</p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2748965' first='Landon' last='Pernell'], 6'0 Piscataway</h2>   <p>Pernell had a strong season for the Chiefs as he showed the ability to run the offense. The 6'0 guard used his handle to get to his spot on the floor and has a good touch in the mid-range. Pernell wastes little motion in his release and sets his feet before he shoots. He threads passes to his open teammates in the halfcourt and uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense. Pernell is a speedy guard prospect whose ability to run the offense effectively will help his stock over the course of the AAU season.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2771933' first='James' last='Lawson'], 5'9 Vineland</strong></h2>   <p>Lawson had one of the best scoring performances of the season, pouring in 60 points against Cape May Tech. The 5'9 guard has a nice release on his jumper as he wastes little motion and can knock down triples in bunches. Lawson is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and finish around the basket. He is an underrated passer and can jump passes on the defensive end. Lawson had four 20-point games last season and is looking to eclipse that mark in 2025-26.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763537' first='Tymear' last='Lecator'], Salem</strong></h2>   <p>Lecator has the ability to play either on and off the ball, making him an intriguing prospect to watch in the class. He has a good shooting stroke and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Lecator moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He finds his open teammates in the halfcourt and uses his instincts to get steals on the defensive end. Lecator's ability to put up points in bunches is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the AAU season.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2786681' first='Cam' last='White'], 6'0 Morris Knolls</strong></h2>   <p>White had a breakout campaign for the Golden Eagles as he went over 300 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists. The 6'0 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes nicely around the basket. White can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He is a solid rebounder and uses his good floor vision to find his open teammates. White's ability to fill up the stat sheet is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763637' first='Ryder' last='Ciorciari'], 5'8 Red Bank Catholic</strong></h2>   <p>Ciorciari took a big step up this season as he had some big games down the stretch for the Caseys. The 5'8 guard has a good first step, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and knows how to finish around the basket. Ciorciari is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his jumper and can make opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He moves his feet on the defensive end and is an underrated passer. Ciorciari should have the ball in his hands more next season, which will help his development over the next couple of years.</p>

The 2027 rankings update came out on Monday with almost 180 prospects ranked. The point guard class is full of talent and potential, especially the ones who entered the rankings. Here are the top newcomers at the point guard position in the 2027 rankings update.