New England's 2027 Point Guards

Rankings coverage continues for the Class of 2027 with a position by postion breakdown of our ranked prospects.   First up, we'll take a look at the Point Guards.   [player_tooltip player_id='2470964' first='Antonio' last='Pemberton'] checks in as the top ranked Point Guard in the class, holding the #6 overall ranking in New England. A terrific floor general who made the most of his first season at Brewster Academy, Pemberton continues to assert himself as one of the top lead guards in the country. He's a capable scorer that knows how to run an offense, rarely turns the ball over while creating for his teammates, and makes the little plays that don't show up in a box score but that lead to winning.   Below are 10 more Point Guards of note in the Class of 2027.   [player_tooltip player_id='2470857' first='Reece' last='Ayala'] #11   A big, 6'4" lead guard out of Milton Academy, Ayala continues to pop athletically, has built up his frame, and can take over games with the ball in his hands. A confident ball-handler, the lefty knows how to create space off the bounce, does a good job of playing in DHOs and ball screens, and finishes at the rim in a variety of ways. His floor vision continues to improve, he makes good decisions in transition, and he has the ability to score from the perimeter as a shooter. Defensively, his size and athletic gifts allow him to guard multiple positions, while his instincts allow him to make plays in passing lanes that lead to turnovers.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568342' first='Keyshon' last='Joyner'] #55   A shifty floor general from the MacDuffie School, Joyner is a crafty playmaker that is at his best when making his teammates better. He has a compact build and plays with an edge and noticeable toughness, allowing him to play through contact on his drives. He has terrific vision as a passer and does a great job of finding teammates slashing to the rim or spotting up on the perimeter. As a scorer, he has the ability to finish over size with touch and does a nice job of knocking down threes in catch and shoot situations. He's a tough on-ball defender that moves his feet and makes things difficult for opposing ball-handlers.   [player_tooltip player_id='2470979' first='Kadrian' last='Reeves'] #67   A lightning quick, lefty guard at Notre Dame-West Haven, Reeves played a major role in helping his team claim a state championship this winter. With a quick first step, he has the ability to get into the teeth of the defense any time he touches the ball. He knows how to attack advantages out of ball screens and is an effective handler in isolation situations. With his low center of gravity, he's able to quickly change speeds and directions, making it hard for defenders to stay in front of him. On the other end of the floor, he can really apply pressure on the ball and uses his quickness to his advantage, creating plenty of steals and deflections.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568500' first='Emmanuel' last='Fosu'] #83   A talented point guard at Proctor Academy, Fosu is a good athlete that continues to add elements to his game on the offensive end of the floor. He does a nice job of making decisions with the ball in his hands, is able to turn the corner and get downhill, and finishes with length at the rim. When he slides off the ball, he does a nice job of making catch and shoot threes. Defensively, he is an active on-ball defender that also can make plays form the help position. With his size on the perimeter, he's capable of guarding multiple positions and does a good job of chasing down rebounds in space.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568383' first='Alijah' last='Johnson'] #91   A creative lead guard out of Suffield Academy, Johnson is a ball of energy on both ends of the floor. A terrific defender, he makes plays that create turnovers, both in the half-court and in transition. He has good instincts and incredibly quick hands and when he gets a turnover, he instantly turns it into offense in transition. He plays with good pace when he has the ball in his hands, using hesitations and well timed drop dribbles to keep defenders off balance. He creates space to get into his stepback and leverages his shooting to open up driving lanes, where he can finish over size with athleticism or touch.   [player_tooltip player_id='2470921' first='Adam' last='Malima'] #124   A playmaking guard at Noble & Greenough School, Malima fought through injuries to make an impact on the floor late in his sophomore season. He makes plays off the bounce with quickness and vision, drawing extra defenders and then finding his teammates for easy baskets at the rim. He can slide off the ball, where he's an efficient perimeter shooter, hitting jumpers at a high clip in catch and shoot situations. When he gets out in space, he can really attack off the bounce and plays bigger at the rim than his size. Defensively, he makes a ton of plays off the ball, using quickness to create deflections and steals.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568427' first='Alex' last='Thiery'] #125   A heady lead guard, Thiery proved to be a well-rounded offensive product this winter for the Kent School. He is a playmaker with the ball in his hands, showing confidence with the ball while rarely getting sped up. He does a nice job of making decisions out of ball screens and can effectively turn the corner to get to the rim. He uses shot and pass fakes to get defenders off balance and has soft touch as a scorer in the paint. He hits jumpers with deep range and is a high IQ mover without the ball. Defensively, he gives good effort on the ball and is a smart help defender.   [player_tooltip player_id='2230435' first='Duke' last='Clement'] #144   A high IQ decision maker, Clement had a strong first season at the Newman School, proving to have a great feel for the game as he continues to develop his lead guard skills. As a scorer, he has a clean looking stroke and the ability to make threes in bunches. He doesn't force the issue and is incredibly efficient with his attempts. His instincts allow him to make the right play time after time as he doesn't turn the ball over, finds open teammates for easy looks, and can make plays off the bounce. Defensively, he can guard either perimeter spot and does a good job of anticpating plays before they happen, finding himself in the right rotation when needed.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711459' first='Pascal' last='Munezero'] #150   A high energy guard out of Burlington, Munezero plays with great pace. He has high end top speed, allowing him to be terrific in transition. His feel for the game continues to improve, as does his ability to score at multiple levels. He can make shots in catch and shoot situations, continues to show the ability to score over size at the rim, and has the ability to find shooters in space off of his drives. Defensively, his effort level allows him to make plays all over the floor while he does a good job of keeping opposing ball-handlers out of the paint with his lateral mobility.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711455' first='Noah' last='Davis-Enriquez'] #172   A tough point guard, Davis-Enriquez had a strong season at East Longmeadow where he showed he was able to not only score, but make those around him better. A blur in transition, he's a crafty finisher that can score with either hand around the rim with a vast array of finishing moves. He's an isolation scorer that can make shots in the mid-range, showing the ability to score over the defense with his size and elevation. Defensively, he uses his strength to guard up a position, making life difficult for opposing guards and creating plays that lead to easy baskets in transition.   Keep an eye out for our breakdown of the 2027 Combo Guards, coming soon!

Rankings coverage continues for the Class of 2027 with a position by postion breakdown of our ranked prospects.