2027 Hampton Roads Wings on the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There have been a lot of players taking the junior jump this season, and many of them being guards who are a bit overlooked for one reason or another. Here's a look at five wings from the 757 area that are on the come up and coaches should take a look at!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2470557' first='Dean' last='Williams'] | 6'4” SG | Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2893030,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/deanwilliams-27-catholic-va-crop-1498x984-1751361694.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/deanwilliams-27-catholic-va-crop-1498x984-1751361694.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2893030" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is having a breakout season for Catholic in what has been his first fully healthy season since he entered high school, and he's been on an absolute tear putting up huge scoring numbers almost every night. The 6'4” wing has grown into his body and is starting to play above the rim and put defenders on posters, he can make tough shots from deep on the move, he creates space well in the midrange, and when he gets it going he's a nightmare to be matched up with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2353664' first='Namarqus' last='Byrd'] | 6'3” SG | Princess Anne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Byrd is having a huge year for a very talented PA team, and he's looking every bit like he is turning the corner and coaches need to take notice of him. The 6'3” off guard has great physical tools with long arms and is a good athlete, he knocks it down from deep with consistency and range, he can push the rock in transition and get to the rim, and he is a good defender who plays with a high motor and good energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2570862' first='Gavin' last='Mallette'] | 6'3” SG | Norfolk Collegiate</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mallette transferred from Catholic to Norfolk Collegiate over the summer, and he stepped right into the perfect situation as a shooter with a playmaking guard who can create shots for him. He's been on a tear with a green light as he's been knocking it down at a high clip, he's great running off of screens and relocating, he can attack off the catch and get to spots, and he brings a high motor on both ends of the floor too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2898054' first='Jayden' last='Detrick'] | 6'3” SG | Woodside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Detrick has been getting it done all year for a Woodside team that could be on track for a deep playoff run, and he continues to show he can score the ball in a lot of different ways. The 6'3” off guard has long arms and the size to get off shots with little to no room, he has a quick release off the catch, he can get downhill and finishes well in traffic, and he he makes good reads on screens both on and off the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2896969' first='Josiah' last='Law'] | 6'4” SG | Landstown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Law is a high upside prospect coaches should be on the lookout for this summer, and while he often has to play out of position because of Landstown's lack of size he projects as a big wing at the next level. At 6'4” with long arms he's a good athlete who can play above the rim in transition and is a good rebounder for his position, he gets downhill and gets to spots in the midrange, he can knock it down from deep off the catch, and he has great tools to guard multiple positions too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->