’27 Rankings Update: Stock-Riser Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New readers: Use code Proia30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We updated our rankings for the class of 2027 today, adding in over 40 new names to reach a total of 300 prospects for our second to last update for the rising senior class. In this article, we'll break down some of the local guards that have raised their stock the most over the course of the offseason. Let's dive in!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2889358"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae8f4221ecbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 69</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Truly believe that Suggs is one of the better shot-creators and bucket-getters in the class as one of the few returners for a Lackey team that won the state title last year. Suggs operates well at the top of the key as a guard that doesn't need to create a ton of space to get to his job, love the way that he is able to drive or spin through tough spaces in the key to get to his spots. His perimeter scoring is buoyed by consistent trips to the FT line to get himself into a good groove at the offensive end of the floor. Should be one of the most talented players in the SMAC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2759356"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae8f4221ecef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 117</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the biggest overall risers in this update, Smith was a consistent scoring force for Takoma Academy this summer before transferring to North Point for a more primary role in the offense. Smith has an extremely fast first step that he uses to burn his matchup in the halfcourt as a physical downhill driver. Love the way that he is able to play through contact at his size to bully his way to prime spots on the floor at the offensive end and force wide PnR drives at the defensive end of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2975252"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae8f4221ed10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 158</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jones has really improved both his athleticism and skill level to carve out a nice role for himself in new threads with SJC. Love the way that he impacts the game in his minutes off the bench as a rangy wing that can guard multiple positions as a springy G/W tweener. Jones puts a ton of pressure on the rim, takes pride in coming up with offensive rebounds in traffic, and does a great job of defending without fouling in the halfcourt. Very interested to see how he is deployed for a Cadets team that boasts a ton of high-level defense in their backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2912907"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae8f4221ed2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 167</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rhinehart has carved a nice role for himself off the bench as JC looks to replace their all-time leading scorer and other senior leadership in their backcourt. Rhinehart's size allows him to play both on or off the ball as a dependable movement shooter that can really space the floor from deep. If he can improve his backfoot burst to attack closeouts more effectively from the wing, I think he can really do some damage in vulnerable spots deep into defensive coverages to generate high-percentage looks for his team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3669681"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae8f4221ed4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 66</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Germain was just what the doctor ordered as Pallotti looks to replace both starters in the backcourt that also accounted for over half of the offense last season. Germain has displayed a ton of perimeter wiggle this summer as a guard that can get to his spots without a ball screen that also really understands pace in transition to maneuver through help defenders. Having a scorer that you can not only run off of pindowns for shots but also run middle PnR for gives their offense some lineup versatility when Pallotti needs a bucket in the halfcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->