Gwinnett County Preview: Top 2027 Scoring Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gwinnett County features nearly 40 members of the 2027 class that we project as college prosepcts, including a talented group of scoring guards on the wing. With the high school season approaching, we take a closer look at some of Gwinnett County's top senior shooting guards who will be looking to lead their programs this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2521052"],"_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-6ae0d585e45fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A recent George Mason commit, Curry Jr. is an athletic, attacking guard with good positional size, length and a scorer's mentality. He possesses high level athleticism and is a capable three level scorer who can get downhill off the dribble, finish around the rim and create scoring opportunities in the midrange. His perimeter shot making continues to improve, adding another dimension to his offensive game. A competitive prospect with impressive physical tools, Curry Jr. also has plenty of upside on the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2813743"],"_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-6ae0d585e465e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The reigning Region Player of the Year, Pemberton is a skilled, versatile scoring wing who has committed to Kennesaw State. He possesses good positional size and length, along with better than average athleticism and the ability to score at all three levels. A high level perimeter shot maker, Pemberton can knock down shots off the catch or create his own offense off the dribble. His combination of size, scoring ability and versatility makes him one of Gwinnett County's top prospects in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2673527"],"_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-6ae100d68358c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A returning First Team All-Region selection, Williams enjoyed an impressive offseason with the [program_tooltip program_id='2076854' first='GA' last='Canes'] and looks poised for a productive senior season. A strong, athletic scoring guard, he is a capable three level scorer who excels at getting downhill off the dribble and using his strength and explosiveness to finish through contact. A high level athlete, Williams also brings energy and competitiveness to the defensive end of the floor, where he stays active and uses his physical tools to make an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2336053"],"_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-6ae100d683602"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watson enjoyed an impressive summer with Central Gwinnett and looks poised for a productive senior season. A long, lanky scoring wing with above average athleticism, he can put points on the board at all three levels and has the ability to create his own offense off the dribble. He uses his length and athleticism to attack the rim, can make shots from the perimeter and contributes on the glass as a capable rebounder from the wing position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3141076"],"_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-6ae100d683651"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Slaughter is an intriguing scoring wing with high level athleticism and plenty of upside in the 2027 recruiting class. He possesses a quick first step, can get downhill off the dribble and finishes effectively around the rim with either hand. He has the ability to create his own offense and is a solid, improving perimeter shot maker, giving him the tools to develop into a more complete scorer. With his combination of athleticism, scoring ability and continued development, Slaughter is a prospect who could see his ranking rise during his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845063"],"_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-6ae100d683693"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moreno is an intelligent, skilled wing who brings perimeter shooting and offensive versatility to Greater Atlanta Christian. A reliable shot maker with a high basketball IQ, he understands how to move without the ball, read defenders and use screens to create quality scoring opportunities. He has a good feel for the game and is comfortable handling the basketball in a secondary playmaking role, giving his team another option to initiate offense. His combination of shooting ability, basketball IQ and versatility makes him a valuable piece in the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2515201"],"_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-6ae100d6836d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A returning All-Region selection, Matthews is a long, skilled scoring wing who looks poised for a productive senior season. He is particularly effective offensively from the midrange and in, where he uses his length and scoring touch to create opportunities. His perimeter shot making continues to improve, particularly from beyond the arc, adding another dimension to his offensive game. With his combination of positional length, scoring ability and continued development, Matthews is beginning to attract interest from college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->