Positional Breakdown: The Top Shooting-Guards in the 2027 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ‘Positional Breakdown' series -- which is affiliated with the latest Rankings Update -- is an in-depth look at players who occupy a specific position. In regard to the rankings update, factors include career-stats, the ‘eye-test' and potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Concerning the Shooting-Guard position, there are many defensive minded players and effective scorers within the 2027 Class. Here are the top five Shooting-Guards!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Player</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Overall Class Rank</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='901167' first='Faith' last='Linares']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1058912' first='Elaina' last='Clani']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">7</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1058922' first='Cambree' last='Benavidez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='583274' first='Kacelynn' last='Muniez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='901137' first='Karlea' last='Apodaca']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">20</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["901167"],"_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-685d7f204b571"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Linares is a Two-Time All-State Honorable Mention, and one of two players from the 2027 Class, to have accumulated 400+ points and 100+ assists for her career thus far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Altogether, the talented Linares has totaled 586 points, 190 rebounds and 122 assists in 54 games played for the Warriors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1058912"],"_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-685d7f204b5f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clani is an energetic back-court player and capable offensive talent, who not only helped the Broncos claim the 4A <em>District-1 Championship</em>, but also reach the 4A <em>State Title Game</em> this past season. If that was not enough, Clani also earned an All-State nod!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a nutshell, Clani is tough to contain off the dribble and on the flip-side, when fully engaged, can disrupt the rhythm of opposing ball-handlers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1058922"],"_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-685d7f204b669"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To date, Benavidez is the leading scorer among all Shooting-Guards in the 2027 Class with 611 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What's more, Benavidez has also totaled 249 rebounds and 113 steals in her 60 career games played for the Rattlers, showcasing the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["583274"],"_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-685d7f204b6d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Muniez is a budding 5'8" Shooting-Guard with a lot of upside, thanks to a smooth looking jumpshot and overall good positional height.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Due to the Eagles having four upperclassmen who were all next-level bound, it was difficult for Muniez to see extensive playing time during her first two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">However, this forthcoming season (2025-26), Muniez is expected to be a prominent option for Coach Carpenter and company.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["901137"],"_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-685d7f204b746"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a sophomore, Apodaca emerged as one of the top back-court players after finishing with 289 points, 77 rebounds, 55 assists and 50 steals in 21 games played for the Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Furthermore, the 39/34 shooting splits (FG/3P) posted by Apodaca for the 2024-25 season, made her one of five Guards from the 2027 Class, to yield such splits. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Player statistics are dependent upon by the Coach/Staff of the attended high school to be accurately entered*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Glossary</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PTS:</strong>&nbsp;Points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong>&nbsp;Points Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FG%:&nbsp;</strong>Field-Goal Percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3PM:</strong>&nbsp;Three-Pointers Made</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REB:&nbsp;</strong>Rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STL:</strong>&nbsp;Steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->