Watch Out for These 2027 Western PA Guards This Highschool Season

These 2027 guards caught the attention of our scouts over the summer. Expect big things from them this high school season.    Noah Koupiaris gets into his jumper quickly both off the catch or dribble. He punishes late closeouts with a confident pull-up, runner, or floater. When the floor is spaced, he's decisive in attacking gaps, absorbs contact, and finishes through traffic. In transition he pushes pace with his head up. His court vision stands out. Coaches I've spoken with also rave about the work ethic and team-first approach.     [player_tooltip player_id='2741252' first='Aaron' last='Webb'] has vaulted onto the 2027 watch list in Western PA because he pairs above-the-rim athleticism with a rapidly expanding perimeter game. While listed as a power forward, I classify him more as a combo guard. Defensively, Webb closes out under control, blocks shots when helping on the weak side, and uses his length to clog driving lanes. He earned First-Team WPIAL 5A, Section 2 honors last season. At 6'6 he's tracking as a guard/wing at the next level. Webb looks primed for a jump-forward junior year—one in which his confidence, growing frame, and two-way impact could push Indiana back into the thick of the WPIAL conversation.     Jack Stoessel is a fundamentally sound shot-maker who can knock it down from anywhere when his feet are set. He mixes that with a convincing pump fake to set up crafty finishes at the rim. Stoessel plays comfortably on or off the ball, processes the game quickly, and rarely wastes dribbles. Defensively, he brings a high motor and stance discipline, staying in front, getting his chest on handlers, and competing on every play.     Aj Tarpley welcomes pressure, keeps his eyes up, and knows when to score on his own or create for others. His sophomore line at Greensburg Central Catholic speaks to two-way impact, and his play this summer matches the numbers. Tarpley finds seams as a downhill attacker, finishes with both power or finesse, and doesn't make mistakes with the ball in his hands. Add a confident perimeter shooting stroke, plus length and athletic pop, and you have a guard who can tilt a game when it's on the line. Tarpley looks set for a breakout season as Kiski's lead guard.     [player_tooltip player_id='2773580' first='Gary' last='Tarbuk'] puts in the hard work and has the production on the court to match. As a scorer, he's almost automatic when his feet are set. However, he is more than a catch-and-shoot threat. He puts the ball on the deck to attack closeouts, uses a soft floater in traffic, and finishes with either hand through contact. That same physical edge he shows as a disruptive defender who jumps passing lanes and turns defense into instant offense. Tarbuk is a true competitor who plays with fearless energy, dives on the floor, and embraces “dirty-work” plays that swing the game. With another summer of strength and skill work, he projects as a high-impact WPIAL guard and a legit target for high-academic D-III and regional D-II programs.

These 2027 guards caught the attention of our scouts over the summer. Expect big things from them this high school season.