Updated 2027 Rankings: 757 Guards (Part 1)

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 one of the guard prospects from the Hampton Roads area in the rankings.   #26) Donnell Jarrett Jr. | 6'2” CG | Woodside   <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>   Jarrett emerged as a sophomore as one of the top young players in the 757, and he continued to show that as he's improved with time and is one of the top scoring guards in the 757. At 6'2” he is a fluid athlete who can get to his spots off the bounce or work off the ball to get open, he has great mechanics both off the catch and getting to his pull-up, he's a good athlete who can get downhill and finish above the rim, and he plays with great poise for a guard his age.   #48) [player_tooltip player_id='2194706' first='Kevin' last='Parker'] | 5'11” CG | Denbigh   Parker has been the biggest reason for Denbigh's revival over the past few years, as the All State guard has been one of the best players in the Peninsula District over the last few years. He's a super talented scorer who can get where he wants off the bounce and make tough shots from all three levels, he has effortless range from deep and a quick release to get his shot off, he can get downhill and is a very good finisher over bigger defenders, and he can make plays for others as well.   #55) [player_tooltip player_id='2470583' first='Trey' last='Barnhart'] | 6'2” PG | Kellam   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImagekcnpFl.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImagekcnpFl.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502944" /></a></figure>   Barnhart has been one of the top guards in the Beach District since he was a freshman at Kellam, and he's only gotten better and better every year since then. He's one of the most fundamental guards you'll come across as every move he makes is crisp and has a purpose to it, he has great footwork on his pull-ups and step backs and can knock down tough shots with little space, he can work off the ball to come off screens to make shots or use cuts to get easy layups, and he's a smart and unselfish playmaker as well.   #56) [player_tooltip player_id='2898019' first='Chase' last='Johnson'] | 5'11” PG | Landstown   Johnson played a major role in Landstown making a run to the Class 6 state championship this season, as he was part of one of the deepest and most talented backcourts in the entire state. The 5'11” lead guard is compact and strong and is able to get downhill and play through contact, he works really well in ball screens where he can drag it out or turn the corner and read the floor to make good passes, he can knock down open shots when he's off the ball, and he brings great energy on both ends of the floor too.   #63) [player_tooltip player_id='2194713' first='Callen' last='Morrison'] | 5'9” PG | Denbigh   Morrison may be on the smaller side, but he brings a lot of the intangibles and tools that you look for in a smaller lead guard that can impact winning in a lot of different ways. He plays with great pace and is a one man press break that handles pressure well, he can push in transition and makes good decisions in the open floor, he's strong and able to take bumps and create space and make shots from the midrange and around the rim, and he's a natural leader who sets the tone on both ends too.   #64) [player_tooltip player_id='2353676' first='Quimar' last='Crittendon'] | 6'0” PG | Portsmouth Christian   Crittendon was a star at Churchland before transferring to Miller at the beginning of the season and back to Portsmouth to end the season with Portsmouth Christian, and when it comes to pure talent there aren't many guards you'll find that are better than him. He's a super dynamic guard with great speed and is super shifty off the bounce to break down defenders and blow by them, he can create space and score the ball from all three levels, he's an explosive and crafty finisher with good hang time, and he is simply a super tough player to guard in isolation situations.

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 one of the guard prospects from the Hampton Roads area in the rankings.