TABC Showcase: 2027 Guards You Might've Missed

The TABC Showcase brings together almost every high school from across the state, to showcase their talent in a gym filled with college coaches and scouts. Every possession matters and every player is under a microscope. The TABC Showcase is where names are made, stocks rise, and the next wave of prospects take center stage.    [player_tooltip player_id='2446333' first='Josiah' last='McGowen'] created and converted offensive opportunities on what seemed like a play to play basis, scoring impressively well within the flow of the offense, nailing spot up catch and shoot three-pointers from different areas beyond the arc, breaking down defenders with low tight dribbles that gave him separation to shoot it or blow by. McGowen scored at the rack with body control that absorbed contact with ease and craft that allowed him to manipulate the ball to finish from tight or wide angles.     [player_tooltip player_id='2252498' first='Alim' last='Olajuwon'] had an electric scoring presence, capable of changing the momentum of the game in an instant. One of his biggest highlights of the weekend came in transition, where he delivered a vicious poster dunk, catching the rotating shot blocker off guard while finishing with authority above the rim. Olajuwon's shooting off the bounce was equally instrumental to his offensive production, consistently generating separation with controlled dribble moves, confidently rising into pull-up jumpers from any level.     Instinctive three-level scorer who gets it down off his feel for the game. He beat defenders with quick jab steps and subtle changes of speeds before rising into a well-balanced pull-up jumper. As a perimeter shooter, Johnson consistently punished defenses that helped off him, stepping into rhythm threes within the flow of things with polished balance and smooth mechanics. He also excelled as a power driver, his explosive speed and vertical pop combined with his solid build made him a slashing threat, attacking the rack with a full head of steam.     [player_tooltip player_id='2252490' first='Kamari' last='Friend'] showed no issues getting his defender on his hip, utilizing angles, change of pace, and his point of attack to consistently blow by defenders. Once Friend gained a step, he didn't allow his man to recover, keeping them behind the play while maintaining complete control of the advantage. He excelled at attacking in straight lines, using snake through actions, and utilizing hostage dribbles to keep the defender on his back while probing the defense and continuing his penetration, creating quality scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.     Erren Allen Jr. played with pace and control, allowing the game to come to him while keeping the offense composed and organized. Rather than forcing the action, Allen read the defense, looked to make the right decision, and settled his team down creating quality possessions through his patience and feel for the game. Defensively, Erren Allen was just as impactful, constantly keeping his hands in opponents' shooting and dribbling pockets to disrupt their rhythm, using his active hands and disciplined positioning to make ball-handlers uncomfortable, taking away clean looks and making every catch, dribble, and shot a challenge.     Jett Westmoreland proved to be a quick-trigger shooter, at his most dangerous when shooting within the flow of the offense. He consistently passed and relocated, finding open space before the ball found its way back to him for clean catch-and-shoot opportunities. Westmoreland played with full control of the game, understanding when to slow the pace and when to speed it up. He showed the ability to play at any tempo, pushing the ball after defensive stops with advance passes and bursts of acceleration whenever he recognized the defense wasn't set. Off the bounce, he surveyed the backline of the defense, whipping left-handed passes through tight windows and dropping dimes over the top, consistently leading teammates into scoring opportunities. Jett's handles were tight and controlled, allowing him to play at his own pace without ever being sped up. He repeatedly turned defenders with sharp stop-and-start hesitations, change-of-pace dribbles, and controlled stops that created advantages. Defensively, Jett Westmoreland contained the opposing team's top scorer, fighting through every screen while making early contact before the pick was fully set. Jett refused to give up straight-line drives, stayed in front of the ball, and contested with both hands high, never bailing out his assignment after locking them down.

The TABC Showcase brings together almost every high school from across the state, to showcase their talent in a gym filled with college coaches and scouts. Every possession matters and every player is under a microscope. The TABC Showcase is where names are made, stocks rise, and the next wave of prospects take center stage.