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Point Guards Who Elevated Stock Most in 2027 Rankings Update

Point Guards Who Elevated Stock Most in 2027 Rankings Update
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess January 27, 2026 @ 03:00 PM
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Karon Shavers
Karon Shavers 6'0" | PG | 2027
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Brady Welch
Brady Welch 5'10" | PG | 2027
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Asa Harris
Asa Harris 5'10" | PG | 2027
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Tray Alford
Tray Alford 5'11" | PG | 2027
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Donavyn Simmons
Donavyn Simmons 6'1" | PG | 2027
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Christopher Chittaro
Christopher Chittaro 6'2" | PG | 2027
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Jayden Taylor
Jayden Taylor 5'10" | PG | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which point guards boosted their stock the most in our latest 2027 rankings?&nbsp; These are the prospects that have the most helium heading into the second half of the season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874813' first='Jayden' last='Taylor'] (Perspectives)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #83<br>Current Ranking: #44</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor has boosted his stock with a strong junior year after making the move over to Perspectives.&nbsp; Dynamic scoring guard that loves to slice and dice through the defense where he uses his excellent body control at the cup.&nbsp; Plus athlete that is so quick off the bounce.&nbsp; Flashes as a shot maker.&nbsp; The area of growth that has elevated him the most is his ability to make those around him better with his passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125688' first='Tray' last='Alford'] (Yorkville Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #159<br>Current Ranking: #50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has become the legit #2 option next to Riley for the 1A power.&nbsp; Quick off the bounce using his burst getting to the rack, pushes in the open floor, and is a sound spot up shot maker!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632058' first='Karon' last='Shavers'] (Leo)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #219<br>Current Ranking: #56</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shavers made a massive jump up the board with a strong showing in December.&nbsp; Combo guard that has deep range on his shot including hitting six of them when we saw him at [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'].&nbsp; He can also attack getting downhill and to the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125616' first='Donavyn' last='Simmons'] (Joliet Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #70<br>Current Ranking: #61</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The athleticism and quickness are what standout for Simmons.&nbsp; The Joliet Catholic guard plays with a ton of speed pressing the issue and converting with tremendous athleticism/body control at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2455383' first='Brady' last='Welch'] (Moline)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #84<br>Current Ranking: #75</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welch has become the top option for Moline as a junior.&nbsp; He has elevated the play of those around him while putting up big numbers.&nbsp; Plus shooter that plays with swagger making heat checks from deep one after another.&nbsp; Shifty ball handler who is crafty with floaters and sweepers at the rim.&nbsp; Lives at the foul line.&nbsp; Crisp passer with high IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125597' first='Christopher' last='Chittaro'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #85<br>Current Ranking: #76</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chittaro has been rock solid for St. Ignatius this season.&nbsp; The junior has played his role as a defender, connective passer, and spot up shooter.&nbsp; Been an x-factor for Iggy all year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323606' first='Asa' last='Harris'] (Leo)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #150<br>Current Ranking: #100</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is a lead guard that likes to dish first and foremost.&nbsp; Savvy playmaker that has slick handles, good decision making, and gets after it on defense creating turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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