2027 Guards To Keep On Your Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I feature class of 2027 guards who have the potential to raise their stocks this AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1965181"],"_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-68214691c3212"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1965181' first='Angelo' last='Imperial'] ran show at Spring Valley this past season and utilized his acceleration skills to make plays on both sides of the court. On offense, he is shiftier than his opponents anticipate, which allows him to get downhill and to the rack. Imperial is also the type of player to keep his eyes up and will also dish it off if a teammate is open on the block or in the corner. On defense, he annoys the man he's covering with his active hands and ball pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1965274"],"_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-68214691c3298"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1965274' first='Ilan' last='Nikolov'] is on Vegas Elite's 16U EYBL team. He has already caught a few other scouts attention with his accurate shooting and scoring abilities. Nikolov can fill it up in a hurry when he gets hot, and he gets open for catch and shoot opportunities at a high rate. On the defensive end, he often plays up on guys. Which helps him poke the ball away for steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2642334"],"_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-6820e5e128721"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2642334' first='Jalen' last='Parker'] is currently playing for [program_tooltip program_id='2858923' first='Future' last='Elite']'s 16U squad. The dynamic combo guard can score in a variety of ways. He lets it go with confidence from 3-point land and hit pull up jumpers as well. I've also noticed that he uses his length and lateral quickness on the defensive end to stifle opponents. If he can lead his team to some wins and produce, he may turn some heads. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2672487"],"_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-68214691c335a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">LaMarcus Carter is also on [program_tooltip program_id='2858923' first='Future' last='Elite']'s 16U team. At the moment, his top offensive skills are driving to the basket and getting to the line. However he has also started to show improvement with his long range shooting. On defense, Carter hounds opponents relentlessly and gathers steals at a very high rate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2812145"],"_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-6820e5e128622"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2812145' first='Phoenix' last='Dalton'] is playing on the Adidas Gold circuit with the [program_tooltip program_id='2243043' first='Sin' last='City Sauce Boyz']. Dalton has a knack for scoring, and can knock down close range shots or 3-pointers. On defense, Dalton uses his anticipation skills to jump into passing lanes and collect steals. He can also push the pace if he has the chance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->