New England's 2027 Shooting Guards

Rankings week coverage continues for the Class of 2027 with a look at the Shooting Guard spot.   [player_tooltip player_id='2341434' first='DJ' last='Hawkins'] holds down the top spot at the Shooting Guard spot and comes in at #2 overall in the class. A big ball-handling scorer, Hawkins continues to show that he's a high level shot maker in the half-court. He can play with or without the ball in his hands, and on the other end, has the size, length, and versatility to defend multiple positions.   Here are 10 more prospects of note at the Shooting Guard position.   [player_tooltip player_id='2470818' first='Anthony' last='Vick'] #16   Vick, a guard at the Tilton School, is a dominant on ball scorer that thrives at taking and making tough shots. He has good size on the perimeter, is a capable creator with the ball in his hands, and does a good job of playing in screening actions. He uses his length to finish around the rim, can catch fire from behind the arc as a shooter, and is hard to guard in transition. A solid, multi-positional defender, he creates a fair amount of turnovers. He'll spend next season at Cushing Academy.   [player_tooltip player_id='2470885' first='Jabari' last='Edmonds'] #33   Edmonds, a guard at Phillips Andover Academy, is a talented, muti-level scorer that knows how to get his shot off as a creator. He uses his strength to get to his spots off the bounce, does a nice job of elevating into his shot in the mid-range, and can score at the rim with power and athleticism. Defensively, he has the size and length to guard multiple positions, is incredibly active on the ball and in passing lanes, and can really rebound in space.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711392' first='James' last='Wilson'] #54   Wilson, a guard at South Kingstown, was named the RIBCA Division 2 Player of the Year in Rhode Island this winter. The lefty can really knock down shots from behind the arc, makes good decisions with the ball in his hands in transition, and has soft touch on his jumper in the mid-range. He does a good job of turning the corner off screens, manipulates the defense by playing at different speeds, and can score over size in the paint with either hand.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711482' first='Sire' last='Hazard'] #81   Hazard, a guard at Central Falls, is a crafty scorer that is at his best with the basketball in his hands. He's a true, three level scorer that does a nice job of using a quick first step to get into the paint, but also shows good feel for playing at different speeds. He uses off ball screens to his advantage, can stop on a dime as a pull up shooter, and isn't afraid to play through contact at the rim. Defensively, he can really guard the ball and uses quick hands and quick feet to generate steals.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568400' first='Freddie' last='Bacon'] #109   Bacon, a guard at Northfield Mount Hermon, is a standout defender that also impresses with his ability to stretch the floor. He does a nice job of moving laterally to keep opposing ball handlers out of the paint, has good instincts in passing lanes, and is seemingly always in the right spot as a help defender. Offensively, he moves well without the basketball, is shot ready on the catch, and can get hot in a hurry from behind the arc as a shooter.   [player_tooltip player_id='2633441' first='Jaxon' last='Staples'] #140   Staples, a guard at Foran, is a good shooter that can also operate as a standout defender. He does a great job of moving without the basketball and finding open passing windows off of teammates drives. He's quick into his shot and elevates nicely on his jumper, allowing him to get it off against defenders. He can guard any perimeter spot, is a good enough athlete to offer some rim protection, and has a good feel for the game that allows him to create steals.   [player_tooltip player_id='2634087' first='Joshua' last='Privat'] #141   Privat, a guard at Malden, is a strong athlete that excels as a scorer and finisher. He has the ability to make plays off the bounce, gets to his spots as a scorer, and can elevate over the defense as a shooter. He has a quick first step, plays with above the rim athleticism in space, and can turn the corner hard out of ball screens. Defensively, he does a nice job of keeping opposing ball handlers out of the paint, uses his quickness to create steals, and can really get out in transition.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568485' first='Cooper' last='Acheychek'] #149   Acheychek, a guard at St. Luke's, provides versatility on the offensive end of the floor and makes plays with his basketball IQ. He does a nice job of running the floor in transition, is consistently shot ready in catch and shoot situations, and can get to the rim off of one or two bounces when attacking closeouts. He finishes with touch around the rim and can score over the defense with his length. Defensively, he guards up and down a position and provides a presence on the glass.   [player_tooltip player_id='2711407' first='Joshua' last='Roux'] #159   Roux, a guard at Andover, is a big time scorer that can really knock down shots from behind the arc. He's a high IQ prospect that knows how to operate with or without the ball in his hands, he moves well when he's off the ball, and knows how to use screens to get open. He has a quick trigger on his jumper, knocks them down consistently, and has in the gym range. He's a smart defender that knows where to be in the help and can jump passing lanes for easy steals.   [player_tooltip player_id='2826553' first='Dhilan' last='Lowman'] #174   Lowman, a guard at Staples, has in the gym range and a quick trigger on his jumper. He's an offensive standout that does his work early to get open without the basketball, he can operate as a pop guy when he sets ball screens, and he quickly gets his feet set off the catch. He's a good athlete with good positional size that knows how to make plays with the ball in his hands. Defensively, he's strong enough to guard up a position and can really transition from defense to offense.   Later this week we'll take a look at the Power Forwards!

Rankings week coverage continues for the Class of 2027 with a look at the Shooting Guard spot.