Updated 2027 Rankings: RVA Guards (Part 2)

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 Richmond area in the rankings.   #115) [player_tooltip player_id='3275793' first='Obi' last='Pinn'] | 6'2” PG | Mills Godwin   Pinn was nothing short of fantastic for Godwin this past season, and he's ready to have a big summer and show college coaches what he's capable of on the AAU circuit. The 6'2” guard is a highly skilled and smart lead guard who can make plays for himself and others off the bounce, he plays at his own pace and does a good job getting to spots and scoring it from all over the floor, and he's a good defensive and rebounding guard with a great nose for the ball as well.   #119) [player_tooltip player_id='3571361' first='Kaleb' last='Wyche'] | 5'10” PG | Varina   Wyche is the younger brother of former Varina star and Virginia Union guard Kenard Wyche, and he's been a focal point in leading Varina to state championships in both football and basketball in his career. A start quarterback who brings those same intangibles as a point guard he's a natural leader who has a very high IQ for the game, he's lightning quick and thrives in the open floor, and he's a dual threat as a guy who can both score it and make plays for others.   #129) [player_tooltip player_id='3571373' first='Jaylen' last='Hester Harris'] | 5'10” PG | LC Bird   Hester Harris was a breakout player for a new look Bird team that surprised a lot of people this season with their success, and as part of their uptempo guard heavy system he fit in like a glove for them this year. He's a menace on the defensive end of the floor as he flies around in their press and is very good forcing ball handlers to their traps, he is quick off the bounce with the ability to get in the paint and has a great float game to negate his size, he has great vision and finds open teammates willingly, and he can knock it down from deep at a good clip too.   #133) [player_tooltip player_id='2470591' first='Jaylen' last='Tyler'] | 5'9” PG | LC Bird   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImageig9ai1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImageig9ai1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2479581" /></a></figure>   Tyler has been the starter and leader for this Skyhawks group over the past two seasons, and he's simply gotten better and better every year as he's matured into a true floor general and leader. The 5'9” guard has a quick first step and good speed in the open floor but he also plays with good pace and can control the tempo, he can work off the ball and knock down shots on the move, he's very good at getting downhill and drawing contact to get to the line, and his high IQ and understanding of time and possession makes him very good at making plays when the game is on the line.   #136) [player_tooltip player_id='3571374' first='Desmond' last='Clark'] | 6'0” PG | Manchester   Clark was a breakout player for a Manchester team that fell just short of a state championship appearance, and his mix of scoring, playmaking and athletic ability made him the perfect player to run the show for this group. The 6'0” guard is relentless on both ends of the floor and really thrives in his ability to put pressure on the rim both in transition and in the half court, he can work off the ball and is able to make open shots from deep, he is a good rebounder who can start the break, and he can make plays for other as well.   #156) [player_tooltip player_id='2470604' first='Luke' last='Bergeron'] | 5'11” PG | Benedictine   Bergeron is a mix of old and new school at the point guard position, as he can play fast and score it but also knows how to run the show and get everyone involved. He's got surprising speed in transition and good burst when he changes speeds, he can score it from all three levels in bunches when he gets it going, he's a pest on the defensive end who shows good energy and toughness, and he shows a lot of confidence and no fear regardless of who he's matched up with.

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 Richmond area in the rankings.