2027 Rankings Update: Top Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings update came out earlier this week with over 80 players ranked. The backcourt is filled with talent and should make an impact throughout the summer. Here are the top shooting guards from the 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77248","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"75759","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6674dadacef96"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202020' first='Avery' last='Lynch'], 6'6 St. Rose</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lynch is the top shooting guard in the class and has the potential to have a breakout summer. The 6'6 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Lynch is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish through contact. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and makes good decisions with the ball in his hands. Lynch's ability to score inside and out makes him a prospect to watch in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202021' first='Aidan' last='Carter'], 6'3 St. Thomas Aquinas</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter has the ability to play both guard spots, making him an intriguing prospect to watch in the class. The 6'3 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get into the lane off the bounce and finish in a number of ways around the basket. Carter can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He pushes the break well in transition and plays with good floor vision in the halfcourt. Carter is a talented guard prospect who knows how to make plays with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421373' first='Tommy' last='Calaprese'], Cliffside Park</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Calaprese torched the nets throughout the 2023-24 season and should continue to do so in the summer. He has a clean shooting stroke and knocks down triples in bunches. Calaprese moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. Calaprese is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance throughout the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347936' first='Devin' last='Williams'], Eastern</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams should have an expanded role in the offense in his second varsity season as the ball should be in his hands more. He sets his feet before he shoots and wastes little motion in his release. Williams uses his handle to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes well around the basket. He rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt and is an underrated defender. Williams has the potential to have a strong summer with his ability to get into the lane and score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344525' first='Jalen' last='Bell'], 6'2 Egg Harbor</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bell poured in over 300 points in his first varsity season and should eclipse that number in 2024-25. The 6'2 guard attacks the basket strong as he knows how to finish around the basket and does not mind drawing contact. Bell is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his jumper and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He has the ability to play on the ball as well and works hard on the defensive end. Bell's ability to play on and off the ball will help his development in a big way over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421374' first='Lis' last='Banishi'], 6'2 Patrick School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344530' first='Noah' last='Perna'], 6'0 Southern</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2391282' first='Avery' last='George'], 6'3 Seton Hall Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2379631' first='Christian' last='Brown'], 5'10 Matawan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2203813' first='Neel' last='Sappidi'], 6'1 Pingry</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->