More Names to Know: 2027 Virginia Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Virginia's 2027 class has plenty of depth at the shooting guard position beyond the highest ranked prospects. Several seniors have the scoring ability, perimeter skill and versatility to make an impact this season while continuing to attract college attention. Here is a closer look at five more shooting guards in Virginia senior class that college coaches should have on their radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3035379"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abc1c864ef11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smalling is a high level athlete on the wing who is at his best attacking and scoring inside the arc. He plays with a high motor, is active on the glass and uses his athleticism to make an impact at the defensive end of the floor. Smalling is coming off an impressive summer with Team Loaded Gold and is a prospect to watch heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3571138"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abc1c864ef61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rutley is a skilled guard with positional size, a high basketball IQ and a good feel for the game. He sees the floor well and has the playmaking ability to create opportunities for his teammates. Rutley is also a solid shot maker with range beyond the arc and is capable of scoring at all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3275779"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abc1c864ef85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Garland is an athletic wing who can contribute at both ends of the floor. He is a capable three level scorer who can create offense in a variety of ways, but his defensive versatility is a major part of his game. Garland is a high level defender with the athleticism and physical tools to guard multiple positions. He reports offers from a handful of small college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2898042"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abc1c864efa5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Batiz Lugo is coming off an impressive junior season in which he was named the Class 2 State Player of the Year. The left handed guard is a high level scorer and shot maker with range beyond the arc. He can put points on the board at all three levels, plays with a high basketball IQ and continues to improve his ability to create offense off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2570862"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abc1c864efc4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mallette is a quick, strong guard who can impact the offense as both a scorer and playmaker. He is difficult for defenders to keep out of the paint, where he uses his strength and good touch to finish around the rim. Mallette is also a solid shot maker from beyond the arc and is capable of serving as a secondary ball handler. He plays with a high motor and can be disruptive at the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->