Top Senior Shooting Guards Headed Into 2026-27 Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026-27 season is right around the corner, and Virginia features a talented group of shooting guards in the 2027 recruiting class. Here is a closer look at some of the top shooting guards in Virginia senior class heading into the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353544"],"_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-6abc0f6527b2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Our top ranked prospect in the class, Dixon is a skilled scoring guard with good strength and an impressive command of the basketball. He has a high basketball IQ, can create offense for himself and others and is a solid shot maker from beyond the arc. Dixon plays with a good feel for the game and has the versatility to impact the offense in a variety of ways. Expect a big senior season from him in the WCAC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194710"],"_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-6abc0f6527be2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The PVI product is a strong, physical wing with positional size and the ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor. Mitchell is a high level shot maker who can stretch the floor from the perimeter, but is equally effective getting downhill and finishing through contact in the paint. He has a good feel for the game and brings value at the defensive end with his strength, versatility and competitiveness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2027757"],"_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-6abc0f6527c49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A New York native, Nunez is a big, athletic guard with impressive physical tools. He is a capable ball handler, but is at his best playing as a scoring guard, where he can use his size and high level athleticism to get downhill and attack the rim. His perimeter jumper continues to improve, giving him the potential to become an even more complete offensive threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3651522"],"_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-6abc0f6527c99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Expect a big post-grad season from Dinges at Fork Union. He brings a unique combination of size, strength, athleticism and offensive skill to the floor. Dinges is a versatile three level scorer who can impact the game from multiple spots while also contributing on the glass at both ends. His combination of physical tools and developing skill set makes him a prospect who is trending up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353665"],"_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-6abc0f6527cdf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Mount St. Mary's commit, Braun-Duin is a skilled wing who can really make shots from the perimeter. He has good strength, a high basketball IQ and knows how to play within the flow of the offense. Braun-Duin is also capable of putting the ball on the floor and using a bounce or two to create space and generate his own scoring opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->