2027 Backcourt prospects to watch close out Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Arkansas has recently updated the class of 2027 prospect rankings. Tonight, we highlight some backcourt prospects to watch to close out the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3690592' first='Korbyn' last='Smith']-Point Guard/Shooting Guard-Eureka Springs-5'9”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One prospect flying under the radar is Eureka Springs guard [player_tooltip player_id='3690592' first='Korbyn' last='Smith']. Smith does an impressive job of knowing when to attack opposing defenders to create his own shot. He has the range to connect on baskets from all three levels of the floor. Meanwhile, he does a good job of keeping his hands active on the defensive end of the floor. Smith is a guard to keep an eye on over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2627049' first='Jordan' last='Rogers']-Shooting Guard-Forrest City-6'2”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2627049' first='Jordan' last='Rogers'] is a backcourt prospect that opposing defenders must account for on the floor. Rogers has the range to hit from anywhere on the floor. The Forrest City guard has the ability to rack up the points in a short period of time. Meanwhile, he battles for rebounds and keeps his hands active on the defensive end of the floor. Rogers is a prospect to keep an eye as the 2026-27 high school season approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2223821' first='Kameron' last='“KD” Hicks']-Point Guard-Bryant-6'1”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bryant guard is working his way back from some nagging injuries this summer. However, he is a dangerous guard to account for on the floor. Hicks knows when to attack the paint and get to the basket. Meanwhile, he sees the floor well and knows where to find the open teammate on the floor. Hicks stays active on the defensive end of the floor. He gets his hands into the passing lanes and grabs rebounds on both ends of the floor. Hicks is a player to watch this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2824448' first='Caleb' last='Lewis']-Point Guard/Shooting Guard-Pottsville-5'11”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2824448' first='Caleb' last='Lewis'] is a guard who continues to develop his game on both ends of the floor. He handles the basketball well and has no problem making the extra pass to the open shooter. Lewis knows when to attack the opposing defenders and when to play at a more deliberate pace. Lewis shoots the ball well from all three levels of the floor. Meanwhile, he can be a pest on the defensive end of the floor, forcing turnovers and starting the fast break. He is a player to watch as the new school year approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->