Updated 2027 Rankings: 540/434/276 Guards (Part 2)

Jack Herron April 12, 2026 @ 11:02 AM

We at Prep Hoops VA recently updated our 2027 rankings, expanding over 150 prospects who we feel are ones to watch in the junior class. Here's a look at part two of the guard prospects from the Central, Southern and Western areas in the rankings.   #44) [player_tooltip player_id='2470586' first='Jesiah' last='Hines'] | 5'11” PG | North Cross   Hines has been one of the best guards in the Roanoke area since he was a freshman, as the All State guard has been filling it up in bunches and helping North Cross become one of the best teams in the VISAA D-II classification. At 5'11” he's as dynamic and fun as they come as he has great speed in the open floor and the ability to get to the rim at will, he is a super confident shooter with in the gym range and is able to pull-up in transition or with a hand in his face to knock it down, and when defenses start keening on him he can make plays for others as well.   #46) [player_tooltip player_id='2470581' first='Antonio' last='Mack'] | 6'2” CG | North Cross   Mack is the backcourt mate of Hines and part of a deadly trio that is perhaps the best in the Roanoke area, and when it comes to long term potential there truly is a lot to like with him. While he's only 6'2” he has a 6'9” wingspan and is super bouncy allowing him to play above the rim and rebound like someone much bigger, he can put it on the deck and get downhill or get to spots in the midrange, and he has huge upside defensively to be a lock down perimeter defender.   #86) [player_tooltip player_id='2898034' first='Langston' last='Cook'] | 6'0” PG | Parry McLeur   Cook is one of the most well-rounded guards you will come across in the state, as he's already been named to the All State team twice and impacts the game across the board. The 6'0” lead guard is heady and crafty with the ball as he can break down defenders and drop dimes to teammates easily, he can create space and score it off the bounce from all three levels, he can work off the ball and knock down shots on the move, and he is a surprisingly good rebounder for his size too.   #89) [player_tooltip player_id='2618872' first='Christian' last='Myers'] | 5'11” PG | St. Michael   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImagewHTQij.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImagewHTQij.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502957" /></a></figure>   Myers transferred from Massaponax to Saint Michael this past season reclassifying to the 2027 class, and he was a big reason they were able to make a deep run in the VISAA D-III state tournament. The 5'11” guard is a talented scoring guard who changes speeds well off the bounce and gets to spots where he can create space and make tough shots, he's a crafty finisher around the rim and over bigger defenders, he can move off the ball and knock down shots off the catch, and he can get hot quickly and score it in bunches.   $90) [player_tooltip player_id='3571289' first='Yajae' last='Hairston'] | 5'10” PG | Roanoke Catholic   Hairston had a breakout season for RC helping them make a deep run to the VISAA D-III state tournament, and it feels like he is just getting started and will have an even bigger season next year. The 5'10” lead guard is a good athlete who can get up and down in transition and slides his feet well defensively, he gets downhill aggressively with the ability to finish at the rim or draw contact and get to the line often, he makes plays for others well, and he has quick hands and good anticipation defensively to jump passing lanes.

We at Prep Hoops VA recently updated our 2027 rankings, expanding over 150 prospects who we feel are ones to watch in the junior class. Here's a look at part two of the guard prospects from the Central, Southern and Western areas in the rankings.