Rankings Update: The 2027 Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we continue our rankings coverage for the <em>Class of 2027</em> with a look at the <em>shooting guards</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2195047' first='Patrick' last='Otey']</strong> checks in as the top ranked <em>shooting guard</em> and sits at <strong><em>#1</em></strong> overall in the rankings. Playing out of the <em>St. Thomas More School</em>, Otey is one of the most well-rounded scorers in the region, has the ability to operate as an on-ball creator in the half-court, and is a versatile, multi-positional defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five more <em>shooting guards</em> of note from this rankings update:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2234395"],"_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-69e17495e8629"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Callahan, a guard out of the <em>St. Thomas More School</em> in Connecticut, ranks <strong><em>#3</em></strong> among the <em>shooting guards</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#14</em></strong> overall in this update. The 6'5" lefty is an above the rim athlete that can really get out and attack the basket in transition. He does a nice job of moving without the basketball, attacks closeouts off the bounce, and has the physicality needed to be a high level finisher at the rim. Defensively, he has the ability to guard four positions and has proven to be an aggressive rebounder on that end of the floor. He'll play his travel ball this season with the <em>Middlesex Magic</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2500987"],"_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-69e17495e86af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Penix, a guard out of the <em>Winchendon School</em> in Massachusetts, ranks <strong><em>#7</em></strong> among the <em>shooting guards</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#38</em></strong> overall in this update. The 6'4" guard does a nice job of making plays at the rim, proving to be an efficient finisher even when defenders are close by. He's gotten comfortable with his mid-range game and shows the ability to create shots for himself late in the shot-clock. Defensively, he can really sit in a stance and guard on the perimeter, using a nice combination of length and mobility to keep ball handlers out of the paint. He'll play this spring and summer with <em>RI Elite</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3590178"],"_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-69e17495e8700"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schwenebraten, a guard out of the <em>Salisbury School</em> in Connecticut, ranks <strong><em>#12</em></strong> among the <em>shooting guards</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#71</em></strong> overall in this update. The 6'3" guard is a next level athlete that plays with incredible burst in transition. He's as quick as they get from one end to the next and has the ability to not only finish above the rim, but to finish with creativity around it. He does a nice job of moving without the ball and is an above average three point shooter in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, he defends any perimeter spot and uses his athleticism to make an impact on the glass. He'll run on the travel circuit with <em>Team Northeast</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2896460"],"_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","fullHeight":true,"anchor":"acf-block-69e17495e8749"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jean, a guard out of the <em>Brunswick School</em> in Connecticut, ranks <strong><em>#18</em></strong> among the <em>shooting guards</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#110</em></strong> overall in this update. The 6'2" guard has impressive length and plays with great burst in tight spaces. His length is an asset on the defensive end of the floor as he uses it to his advantage to stay in front of opposing guard and to create steals. Offensively, he's got some wiggle off the bounce and shows a real understanding of how to create space to get into his shot. On top of being a quality finisher around the rim, he's done a nice job of developing his perimeter jumper, particularly off the bounce. He runs with <em>Castle Athletics</em> on the travel circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568458"],"_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-69e17495e8790"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Teixeira, a guard out of <em>Bishop Stang High School</em> in Massachusetts, ranks <strong><em>#27</em></strong> among the <em>shooting guards</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#170</em></strong> overall in this update. A 6'1" guard that can really shoot the basketball, he's got a good frame and the toughness needed to make an impact inside the paint as well. He does a good job of getting his feet squared up on the catch and elevates nicely into his jumper. On the other end of the floor, he has the ability to rebound in traffic and does a nice job of being first to the floor for loose balls. He'll play for <em>Team New England Basketball Club</em> this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check back later this week as we continue our positional breakdowns for the <em>Class of 2027</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->