Central Virginia Preview: Top 2027 Playmaking Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Central Virginia features nearly 25 seniors who we have evaluated as college prospects. Here is a look at some of the top playmaking guards in Central Virginia to watch during the upcoming high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353640"],"_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-6ae3669d4c243"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long is a solid, pass first lead guard who brings good decision making ability and a steady presence to the backcourt. He has above average quickness, sees the floor well and looks to create scoring opportunities for his teammates. While primarily a facilitator, Long is capable of knocking down open perimeter shots when defenses give him space. He also competes on the defensive end, where his quickness and effort allow him to pressure opposing ball handlers. Expect Long to play an important role for Miller School during his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1574509"],"_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-6ae3669d4c2cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A high academic prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, Brown is a skilled, athletic scoring lead guard who combines quickness, basketball IQ and playmaking ability. He does an excellent job of reading and using ball screens to create scoring opportunities, whether attacking the basket or finding openings in the defense. Brown has the athleticism to finish above the rim and continues to improve as a perimeter shot maker, adding another dimension to his offensive game. He has a good feel for the game, makes intelligent decisions with the basketball and is a willing defender who competes at that end of the floor.</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-6ae3669d4c32c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Class 2 Player of the Year last season, Batiz Lugo is a skilled, left handed scoring guard who looks poised for another big season as a senior. A high level shot maker with deep shooting range beyond the arc, he can put points on the board at all three levels and is difficult to contain once he finds his rhythm offensively. Batiz Lugo has a good command of the basketball, plays with a high basketball IQ and continues to improve his ability to create scoring opportunities off the dribble. His combination of shooting ability, scoring versatility and feel for the game makes him one of the more productive offensive guards in the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3571391"],"_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-6ae3669d4c3a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A First Team All-District selection last season, Dellinger is a skilled, intelligent lead guard who combines perimeter scoring ability with excellent court vision and decision making. A capable shot maker with range beyond the arc, he understands when to look for his own offense and when to create opportunities for his teammates. Dellinger plays with poise, has a good feel for the game and does an excellent job of controlling the tempo. His ability to balance scoring and distributing, along with his high basketball IQ, makes him a productive and reliable presence in the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->