2027 Group 1 Guard Prospects to Track

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>September is only a week and a half away, meaning the varsity basketball season is creeping closer. The 2027 class is primed to have a big junior season, especially in the back court. Here are the 2027 Group 1 guard prospects to watch this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201949' first='Ayyub' last='Wilson'], 6'0 PG Arts</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson is one of the top guard prospects in Essex County and should put his game on display throughout the course of the season. The 6'0 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and finishes nicely around the basket. Wilson can also score in the mid-range and finds his open teammates in the half court. He pushes the pace well in transition and slides his feet in transition. Wilson is a talented guard prospect who should fill up the stat sheet throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347936' first='Devin' last='Williams'], 6'2 SG Woodbury</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is one of the top shooters in South Jersey and should put his game on display this winter. The 6'2 guard has a clean release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Williams moves well without the ball, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He can also score in the mid-range and is an underrated defender. Williams is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201965' first='Hazaiah' last='Barbour'], 5'10 PG Arts</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barbour has the ability to play either guard spot, which makes him an intriguing prospect to watch. The 5'10 guard has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes well around the basket. Barbour rarely forces jumpers in the half court and plays under composure in the half court. He moves well without the ball in his hands and gets deflections on the defensive end. Barbour is a gritty guard prospect whose ability to make plays with the ball in his hands will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347281' first='Nairi' last='Latham'], 6'1 CG Marion P. Thomas Charter</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Latham has been filling up the scoreboard since he started his varsity career as he has already eclipsed 1,000 points. The 6'1 guard wastes little motion in his release and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Latham can also get into the paint off the bounce and frees himself up for open jumpers in the half court. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defense. Latham is capable of putting up points in bunches, which he should do multiple times throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2621638' first='John' last='Kelly'], 5'11 CG South Amboy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly has the potential to have a breakout campaign as he should influence the game at both ends of the floor. The 5'11 guard attacks the basket strong as he finishes with a purpose around the rim and can make shots through contact. Kelly can also knock down shots in the mid-range and is an underrated passer. He works hard on the defensive end and is a good rebounder. Kelly is a hard-working guard prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->