2027 Scoring Guards

These sophomores have shown an innate ability to score the ball in different ways and will be some potent 2027s to watch this winter.    She continues to impress me with how proficient she is from behind the arc. Not only is she efficient finding and making shots from outside, but she has a pretty sure handle and some quickness that she shows off in quick one or two dribble moves to fake drives and step back or side step defenders. She'll be a key player for Bellevue this winter as a floor spacer but don't underestimate her ability to put it on the floor and attack.     Howard's a dynamic player who really thrives as a 3-point threat and slasher. She's stronger as a slasher who can finish with either hand, uses good footwork to slow down or speed up, and work her way around or past defenders, but when she is feeling it from deep she can be a real spot-up threat. She also shows good strength when attacking and really has a high ceiling. She'll be an important scorer for Auburn this winter.     The 2027 guard is a no-doubt D-I prospect who showed a lot to like last season as a freshman and has really improved upon her game in every way over the offseason. She is a big, strong guard who doesn't waste dribbles. When she goes she uses her dribbles to get somewhere and more often than not, requires extra defenders to step up and stop her from constantly getting to the rim. She knocks down shots from every level, and has the vision to find teammates from different spots, but her most notable improvement has been her handle. She can whip out combos, change direction, maintain pace, and stay under control, and will be putting up some big numbers this winter with Sumner.     Weiss is an impressive sophomore with elite range. She can hit consistently from way behind the arc and won't hesitate to hit one in her defender's face off a size up. She was second on the team a year ago at 12.2 points a game and led the way with 73 3PM. She'll be a player to track who could really blossom in her sophomore year and who already plays with great confidence and ability.     Benthin is a highly skilled guard who can score in a lot of ways. She shoots well from all levels, has the craft to manipulate defenders and work to space, and can really turn the corner with her excellent acceleration. I've been really impressed with her physicality over the summer, not just her strength at the rim but her ability to play with speed while changing direction and deploying dribble moves.     Ofrancia certainly has shown the skill needed to be an impact guard for Kentridge. She already has an array of moves to shake defenders, whether it's weaving in the open court or creating space in the half. She has shown some ability to score inside and out, knocking down threes off the catch and taking the ball strong to the hoop for some tough finishes. She is second on Kentridge among returning players in scoring from last season (7.7 ppg) and should be able to build on that this winter.

These sophomores have shown an innate ability to score the ball in different ways and will be some potent 2027s to watch this winter.