2027 Rankings: Guards in the top 30

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 Rankings were updated this week and there was a lot of movement in the top 100. Here are some guards to watch in the top 30.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2392727"],"_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-6854abd5de438"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dawson continues to get better as time goes on, crafting his offensive skills to be a 3 level scorer and a tough defender on the other end. He is able to pull up from 3, hit the 3 off the catch and isn't afraid to let it fly. His mid-range game stands out even more to me, having excellent lift and a smooth flick of the wrist to knock the shot down. He's a candidate to win the NWC MVP next season and the ability to be a Division 1 basketball player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2144895"],"_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-6854abd5de499"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayden is a real bucket getter, taking a huge step this AAU season on the court. His change of pace is excellent and his jumper is one of the smoothest in the entire state, regardless of class. Hunt gets to the rim in a variety of ways, using different moves to get the bucket and uses contact to his advantage in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2375339"],"_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-6854abd5de4e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grant's game already reminds me one of a college level player. He has a solid build, being strong and sturdy when playing off his two feet. Wardenaar is patient on the court, using his body to keep defenders at a distance so he can either explode by them or rise up and hit the jumper. He is going to have a huge season for Royal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1936885"],"_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-6854abd5de52e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edison is a strong, physical guard who plays under-control at all times. He picks apart the opposing teams defense and does a great job at finding his open teammates. He is excellent in the pick and roll game, knowing when to take his shots or hit his open big man rolling down the paint. He can defend multiple positions and does so very well. He is one to watch for Glacier Peak. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140866"],"_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-6854abd5de575"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This point guard is ready to take the state by storm next season. He is patient with the ball and does such a good job at keeping it close to him, handling it well and rarely turning it over. His ability to stop on a dime and hit the mid-range game separates him from other guards in his class. He is a high rising player in the state and one that D1 coaches should keep an eye on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->