5 More Big-Time Guards in the 2027 Rankings

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839059"],"_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-66f0f81b1b320"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='839059' first='Karlee' last='Martirano'] is the full package guard. She has a beautiful shot and a lightning-quick release that are nearly impossible for opposing defenders to guard. Martirano also has top-tier athleticism and an impressive ability to handle the ball that allow her to run the offense and push the pace for her team. She plays with relentless energy and causes headaches for players that she matches up with defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["841858"],"_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-66f0f81b1b380"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='841858' first='Josie' last='Mansfield'] made her mark in 5A as a freshman last season and as a player for college coaches to watch. She can score at all three levels with a nice outside shot, a pure pull-up jumper, and reliable finishes around the rim with both hands, even through contact. Mansfield is excellent away from the ball as she is one of the best cutters I've watched with an impressive awareness of where she is on the court how she can get open. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["837701"],"_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-66f0fb272ce25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='837701' first='Kalli' last='Gallagher'] is a true point guard who is constantly looking to create and find her teammates wide open opportunities. She is an elite athlete with a seemingly never-ending motor that allows her to set the tone on both ends of the floor. Gallagher is a knockdown shooter who can score in a variety of ways, and she will only continue to get better with more experience. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["926070"],"_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-66f0feba482d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='926070' first='Bella' last='Names'] is another 2027 guard with a very bright future ahead of her. She earned honorable mention all-Mid-Willamette Conference honors last season as only a freshman. Playing a lot of point guard for the Panthers, Names already showed poise with the ball in her hand and running the show. She will have a bigger role in her sophomore campaign that will allow her to shine even more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839067"],"_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-66f0feba48326"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another impressive point guard out of the class of 2027, [player_tooltip player_id='839067' first='Kennedy' last='Bollom'] and Summit will be ones to watch out for this upcoming winter. Bollom is a tenacious defender, wreaking havoc for opposing offenses and putting up big numbers in the steals column. She plays with relentless pace and can step up and knock down the big shot. She earned honorable mention all-Intermountain Conference a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->