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Hidden Gems – 2027 Point Guards

Hidden Gems – 2027 Point Guards
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp March 23, 2026 @ 09:25 AM
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Duranden Baker
Duranden Baker 6'3" | PG/CG | 2027
MI
Elijah Belcher
Elijah Belcher 5'8" | PG | 2027
MI
Duranden Baker
Duranden Baker 6'2" | PG | 2027
MI
Brayden Carpenter
Brayden Carpenter 5'10" | PG | 2027
MI
Blaise Crist
Blaise Crist 6'0" | PG | 2027
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are very skilled prospects in Michigan that could be called "Hidden Gems". We're going to look at some point guards across the state that are excellent players and hidden gem type of prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Terrell Owens","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Roseville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69c14d40cf7aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owens broke out a bit this high school season, but I think he's probably still underrated. He has that natural look of a playmaking guard. Owens is quick and tough for defenders to stay in front of. He showed the ability to create and score this high school season. Owens can push pace off the bounce and put defenders on their heels in the open floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2283876"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69c14d40cf891"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3524608' first='Duranden' last='Baker'] is a name that more people need to know. He was a first team All-Conference player this season. Baker averaged 17.3 points per game and over 2 assists and 2 rebounds per game. He can get downhill and score the basketball and make plays for others. Baker has been seen getting buckets in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2871531"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69c14d40cf934"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Belcher is a talented player that has more than proven himself. He made some big plays this past high school season. Belcher has gotten off to quick scoring starts and has delivered on time and on target passes that turned into game winning shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140472"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69c14d40cf9d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carpenter is a multi sport prospect who should be getting more talk about his hoops skills. Carpenter is physically strong and moves well in all directions. He's a true lead guard and was an Honorable Mention All-Conference this past season. Carpenter averaged 10 points and 3 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140470"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69c14d40cfa6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crist had a tremendous high school season and shouldn't be looked past as a player and prospect. He was a 1st Team All-Conference guard. Crist showed the ability to get big buckets at big times, including game winners. He flaunted some blow by speed this season and the ability to effectively initiate an offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There are very skilled prospects in Michigan that could be called "Hidden Gems". We're going to look at some point guards across the state that are excellent players and hidden gem type of prospects.

Terrell Owens

Terrell Owens

POS PG
CLASS 2027

Terrell Owens

School: Roseville

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Owens broke out a bit this high school season, but I think he's probably still underrated. He has that natural look of a playmaking guard. Owens is quick and tough for defenders to stay in front of. He showed the…

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Duranden Baker

Duranden Baker

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Duranden Baker

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State: Michigan
School: Lowell

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Hidden Gems – 2027 Point Guards Hidden Gems – 2027 Point Guards Hidden Gems – 2027 Point Guards is a name that more people need to know. He was a first team All-Conference player this season. Baker averaged 17.3 points per game and over 2 assists and 2 rebounds per game. He can get…

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Elijah Belcher

Elijah Belcher

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Elijah Belcher

State: Michigan
School: Lake Fenton

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Belcher is a talented player that has more than proven himself. He made some big plays this past high school season. Belcher has gotten off to quick scoring starts and has delivered on time and on target passes that turned…

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Brayden Carpenter

Brayden Carpenter

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Brayden Carpenter

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State: Michigan
School: Three Rivers
Club: United Persuit

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Carpenter is a multi sport prospect who should be getting more talk about his hoops skills. Carpenter is physically strong and moves well in all directions. He's a true lead guard and was an Honorable Mention All-Conference this past season.…

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Blaise Crist

Blaise Crist

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Blaise Crist

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State: Michigan
School: Edwardsburg
Club: Five Star Life

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Crist had a tremendous high school season and shouldn't be looked past as a player and prospect. He was a 1st Team All-Conference guard. Crist showed the ability to get big buckets at big times, including game winners. He flaunted…

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