Updated 2027 Rankings: Guards (15-6)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard;white-space: normal">We recently updated the class of 2027 rankings just in time for the New Year! The rankings consist of nearly 200 players, including nearly 30 new names added to the rankings. Here's a look at part one of the top point and combo guards in the updated rankings!</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>15) [player_tooltip player_id='2470596' first='Ben' last='Edmonds'] | 6'1” PG | Episcopal (#38 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2722137,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/benedmonds-27-episcopal-va-crop-1329x873-1736266437.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/benedmonds-27-episcopal-va-crop-1329x873-1736266437.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2722137" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edmonds has quietly been one of the top guards in the NOVA area over the past few years, putting up big scoring numbers and helping resurrect an Episcopal team after a couple of down years. The 6'1” lead guard is a walking bucket who can get to spots at will and make tough shots from all over the court, he's surprisingly strong and athletic as a finisher around the rim, he has deep range off the catch, and he oozes toughness on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>14) [player_tooltip player_id='2353675' first='Noah' last='Farley'] | 6'0” PG | Floyd County (#37 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2756762,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/tempImageUEFAF7.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/tempImageUEFAF7.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2756762" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farley is already a two time All Region selection and was an All State selection last year as a sophomore, and he's the next in a long line of lights out shooters who can fill it up at Floyd County. He's one of the most confident shooters you'll come across as he isn't afraid to let it fly in transition or on the move, he gets hot quickly and can knock down shots in succession, he is aggressive on both ends of the floor, and he can make plays for others as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>13) [player_tooltip player_id='2353676' first='Quimar' last='Crittendon'] | 6'0” PG | Miller School (#35 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crittendon is one of the more underrated players in the state, as the 6'0” lead guard is oozing with talent and has game changing ability in a number of ways. He's lightning quick with good speed in the open floor, he's shifty with a tight handle and the ability to change speeds, he's a good finisher in traffic with hang time and craftiness, and he is equally dangerous as a scorer and a distributor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>12) [player_tooltip player_id='2194713' first='Callen' last='Morrison'] | 5'9” PG | Denbigh (#32 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morrison transferred to Denbigh from Woodside this offseason giving them one of the best backcourts in the state, and despite his size he's one of the top floor generals in the state. He's deceptively strong and plays low to be able to play through contact, he picks his spots and scores it efficiently from all three levels, and he has great instincts and a high IQ as a playmaker and on the defensive end as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>11) [player_tooltip player_id='1588134' first='Zyon' last='McGlone'] | 6'0” PG | Oak Hill Academy (#31 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2561018,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImagecK8VYz.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImagecK8VYz.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2561018" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McGlone transferred to Oak Hill before the season started after leading Peninsula Catholic to the VISAA D-II state championship game last year, and when it comes to explosive ability there aren't m any you'll find with more than him. He's a freak athlete who has great speed in the open floor, he can play above the rim as a finisher and a shot blocker despite his size, he can create space and score it off the bounce from all over, and he can sit down and turn ball handlers the length of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10) [player_tooltip player_id='2470569' first='Jemal' last='Smith'] | 6'2” PG | Highland School (#26 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2714752,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/IMG_5548.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/IMG_5548.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2714752" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith has been a staple for this Highland team since he was a freshman, helping lead them to a state championship last year and continues to be a vital piece for their new look team this year that's off to a great start. He's a shifty and quick guard who gets downhill aggressively and draws contact, he can move off the ball and knock down shots off the catch, he can push the tempo and make good decisions, and he's a tough lock down defender as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9) Donnell Jarrett Jr. | 6'2” CG | Woodside (#25 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2893019,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/donnelljarrett-woodside-va-27-crop-695x456-1751359916.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/donnelljarrett-woodside-va-27-crop-695x456-1751359916.jpg?w=694" alt="" class="wp-image-2893019" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Aaron Proia owe_hoops</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jarrett had a breakout season last year for Woodside as he emerged as one of the top scoring guards in the 757, and he's been on a tear to start this season too. The 6'2” combo guard can light it up from deep and is very good at making shots on the move, he gets to spots in the midrange and is able to hit tough and contested pull-ups, and he is very good at getting to the line where he's about as automatic as they come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8) Camontae Griffin | 6'0” PG | Gillion Academy (#24 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Griffin transferred to Gillion this summer after spending last year at Word of God in North Carolina, and he fits right in with their already loaded backcourt. The 6'0” guard is strong and quick allowing him to get in the paint and make plays for himself and others, he can shoot it from deep at a high clip both off the catch and off the bounce, and he has a tough mentality defensively whether he's guarding the ball or sliding over in help to take a charge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7) [player_tooltip player_id='2091803' first='LJ' last='Holman'] | 6'2” PG | Hargrave (#19 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holman transferred to Hargrave from Kentucky this summer, and the former All State guard has been very good playing for their post grad team in the Elite Prep League. The 6'2” guard is a maestro running the offense as he has a high IQ and makes good decisions to get players open shots, he can score it from deep or get in the paint where he has a good middle game, he's an athletic finisher at the rim, and he's a tone setter on the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6) [player_tooltip player_id='2353606' first='Amani' last='Asare'] | 5'11” PG | Highland School (#18 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2960535,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Asare-Amani.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Asare-Amani.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2960535" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Asare was an All State selection last year at Potomac, and he transferred to Highland where he's been given the reigns and hasn't disappointed as he's put up big numbers while playing a very tough schedule. While he isn't the biggest guy he's a super dynamic guard who can get where he wants to and score it from all over the floor. He has blow by speed and is a strong finisher when he gets to the rim, he can get to spots and create space to knock down shots off the bounce, he can move off the ball and make shots from deep, and he is an absolute pest defensively who can guard 94 feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->