2027 Group 4 Combo Guards to Track this July

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July is here, meaning the summer AAU season is about to get into full swing. The 2027 class is primed to have a big July, especially in the back court. Here are the 2027 Group 4 combo guards to track this July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201953' first='Jayden' last='Johnson'], 6'1 Elizabeth</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is one of the top guard prospects in the class and should put his game on display this month. The 6'1 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Johnson is more than just a shooter as he can also get into the paint off the bounce and finishes nicely around the basket. He slides is feet on the defensive end and has the ability to run the offense at times. Johnson is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance throughout the course of the month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344534' first='James' last='Roberts'], 6'1 East Orange</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roberts will get the opportunity to play on the ball, which will help his stock in a big way. The 6'1 guard uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and can finish through contact. Roberts has a good shooting stroke and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He is an underrated passer and gets deflections on the defensive end. Roberts has the ability to put up points in bunches and will look to do that throughout July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421701' first='Jack' last='Hayes'], 6'3 Morristown</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayes has the potential to have a big July with his ability to score inside and out. The 6'3 guard has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes well around the basket. Hayes uses his size to see over his defender and can also score in the mid-range. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Hayes' ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help his stock in a big way this month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2775919' first='Lacy' last='Hood'], 6'1 Elizabeth</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hood is an intriguing guard prospect who should make an impact at both ends of the floor in July. The 6'1 guard has a nice first step, which he uses to get into the lane and has a nice touch in the mid-range. Hood sets his feet before he shoots and can make opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He works hard on the defensive end and moves well without the ball in his hands. Hood is a gritty guard prospect who should find his place within the offense during the course of the month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2521971' first='Tyler' last='Mcdonald'], 6'0 North Star</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mcdonald has the potential to play either guard spot, which will help his game in a big way. The 6'0 guard has a solid handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and knows how to finish around the basket. Mcdonald can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He moves well without the ball in his hands and gets deflections on the defensive end. Mcdonald is a tough guard prospect as he should make plays on both ends of the floor this July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->