Midwest Crossroads Showcase: 2027 Point Guard Superlatives

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over 50 teams took to the court this past weekend at the NCAA Live Event in Normal, IL. I had the chance to be attendance for all three days taking in games. Here we will take you through a handful of 2027 point guards that stood out and who will be ready for stand out senior seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2323592"],"_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-6a32183130923"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DuBois has been one of the main features on a tough East Peoria squad for good reason. His craftiness and slick handles with the rock create opportunities for himself and others. One of the most polished handles I saw through the weekend. Showcased 3 level scoring package that included a full speed-euro step, a reverse layup over size, a stop and pop from mid-range, and a spot up 3. Will not over dribble but will continuously attack gaps when they are there with body control and touch. Sees the floor with plus court vision for drive and kicks, skip passes, or dish offs. Scrappy primary guard for Raiders that plays with an edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3615766"],"_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-6a32183130986"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Plays main facilitator for a sizeable and versatile Vikings squad. Impacted with pace and ability to facilitate on his handle. Knocked down a walk-in three, pushed tempo in transition to provide his bigs opportunities to score and converted on multiple fast break lay-ins himself. Made sharp looks underneath for quality passes to cutters or while feeding ball to the inside for paint touches. Will continue to impact for senior season while sharing the rock accordingly and making competitive plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3553053"],"_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-6a321831309d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saw compete in teams early morning game on Saturday. A steady floor general that provides strong decision-making skills and sped up pace. Delivered multiple pinpoint pitch ahead passes to teammates for assists in transition. Continued to tally assist department in ½ court setting with pNr game, drive and spray outs, or swinging it quickly on the perimeter. Space creator off the dribble. Showed a long range distant 3 and looked comfortable doing so. Should continue to garner more traction on recruiting trail and be slated for a big senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Elijah Ramey","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Collinsville ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a32183130a6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quick compact guard that provides ball handing responsibilities for a young but talented Kahoks squad. Capitalizes on hustle plays and can score it on 3 levels. Jumper has consistency and balanced rise with fundamental release. In team's early game on Saturday he impacted with taking a charge and by making correct reads. Will capitalize off of hustle to help team make winning plays. Under the radar floor general from Collinsville to keep tabs on through his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125616"],"_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-6a32183130ab5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If there was a slasher of the weekend out of all of the teams or prospects I saw, the award would be presented to Mr. Simmons. There wasn't much that a defender could do to stay in front of him. The way he can change speeds on his dribble and then manipulate the defender was at another level. I had not seen him play since MLK tournament time in January and he was really smooth off the bounce then but that skill has now jumped to another mode. Used shiftiness, hesitations, in-and-outs, and frequent craftiness to get to cup and finish or earn a chance at the stripe. Distributes effectively as well with timely pitch a heads or drive and kick passes. An engine that kept on running. Would be wise to take stock now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->