2027 Group 4 Combo Guards Primed for Big Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>August is right around the corner, meaning the academic school year is a little over a month away. The 2027 class is primed to have a big season, especially in the backcourt. Here are the 2027 Group 4 combo guards primed for a big season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2201953"],"_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-6a6c9507080d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson poured in over 650 points during his junior season and should repeat the feat in 2026-27. The 6'0 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Johnson is more than just a shooter as he can get to the rim off the bounce and finishes nicely around the rim. He is an underrated passer and gets deflections on the defensive end. Johnson can put up points in bunches, which he should do throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2910156"],"_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-6a6c950708102"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boyd is one of the top 2027 prospects in South Jersey and should put it on display this season. The 6'3 guard has a good first step, which he uses to get to the rim off the bounce and can finish through contact. Boyd rises up with confidence on his jumper and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He pushes the pace well in transition and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Boyd is a talented guard prospect who should put his game on full display this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3437162"],"_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-6a6c950708124"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cruz put up over 500 points during his junior season and is looking to repeat the feat in 2026-27. The 5'10 guard has a clean shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Cruz moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He rarely forces jumpers in the half court and is an underrated defender. Cruz is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3544080"],"_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-6a6c950708144"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McEwan had a breakout 2025-26 season and is looking to build off of that this season. The 5'11 guard has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes strong around the rim. McEwan can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He can also play off the ball and slides his feet on the defensive end. McEwan is a gritty guard prospect whose ability to make plays with the ball in his hands will help his development in a big way during the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2980797"],"_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-6a6c950708161"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Desrosiers has the potential to breakout this season as he should get more touches in the half court. The 6'2 guard uses his handle to get into the paint off the bounce and knows how to finish around the rim. Desrosiers has a nice touch in the mid-range and moves well without the ball in his hands. He works hard on the defensive end and rarely forces shots in the half court. Desrosiers is a tough guard prospect whose ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->