2027 Guards That Are Made for the Moment

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In light of our updated 2027 rankings, here a few under-the-radar guards who will surely make noise during their senior campaign next season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124542"],"_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-6a297ee5095b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In terms of production and efficient, Darian deserves more recognition as one of the better guards in the state. He has one of the tightest handles of any 2027 floor general and is prone to use his quick twitch to drop his defender at any given moment. He stepped up to the plate during his junior season by improving upon shooting numbers that were already impressive the year prior. Most recently, Darian unlocked a new level of strength and athleticism and has begun to throw down dunks. He's primed for a big-time senior year, to say the least.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2960461"],"_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-6a297ee5094b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Oakland is largely regarded as a lockdown defender that can guard multiple positions, but the full range of his game is much more diverse than that. He emerged as one of the best shooters in the state last season and even flirted with the prestigious 50/40/90 mark. His consistency caught the attention of college coaches during the June live period but don't expect his recruitment to slow down anytime soon. He has the size, skill, and intensity to compete at the collegiate level and should play a similar or even bigger role for North Oldham next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2712673"],"_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-6a297ee50969f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Khail became the second 1000-point scorer in DuBois history this past February, but his best basketball is still ahead of him. Playing alongside the likes of one of the top guards in the nation in [player_tooltip player_id='1751495' first='Ja'Rye' last='Brown'], the Lions should always be in a position to compete with the best. After losing some key pieces to graduation, however, Khail could the x-factor to his squad's success moving forward. Already a high-volume shooter and the second-leading scorer, improving upon his shooting numbers could easily position Khail to be a 15+ PPG scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2840326"],"_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-6a297ee509b1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaden is a true point guard whose most valuable contributions revolve around his ability to set the tone. However, that doesn't take away from the fact that he was the third leading scorer with 53/45/61 shooting splits for a good DeSales squad last season. He can get it done from anywhere on the court, but his sturdy base, secure ball placement and tight footwork make him a tough cover when going downhill. He looked stronger, faster and more confident than ever during June summer league action. Expect Kaden to be one of the biggest breakout stars in the 6th Region next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3587546"],"_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-6a297ee509834"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deuce makes up a third of a Bowling Green big three that accounted for nearly 60% of the team's offensive production last season. Led by his drive and leadership, the Purples will arguably have the best returning roster in the 4th region come December. His versatility as a scorer and a playmaker allows him to seamlessly play either guard position. Although always talented, Deuce has seemed to find a sweet spot within his confidence, size, strength, and skillset that should draw attention from college programs before it's all said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->