Next Up: 2027 2-Way Backcourt Sleepers On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now entering their junior season this fall, the class of 2027 provides a versatile and complete list of talent that exceeds expectations on both sides of the ball. Here are several crucial 2-way guards and small forwards paving their path to stardom. Let's talk about it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["631332"],"_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-687936ff0ad37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='631332' first='Kaydence' last='Waymire'] is continuing to climb up the rankings as her shooting has become one of the most lethal aspects of her game. Confident and poised, it's a difficult task for any defender to match up with Waymire. Communication is something Waymire takes pride in, letting her teammates know when to switch screens or press up. Waymire is just getting started in her basketball career and is on pace to shine bright come this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["879820"],"_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-687936ff0adae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='879820' first='Grace' last='Radcliff'] is a combo guard that every coach loves, distributing the rock to her teammates and taking care of the ball. Radcliff isn't afraid to take a charge, crash for rebounds, or pest her matchup for steals, making her a tenacious defender to pair with her playmaking skills. With a tight handle and quick acceleration, Radcliff has just begun making her mark. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903749"],"_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-687936ff0ae08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='903749' first='Sasha' last='Davis'] has a handle on a string and her head on a swivel at all times. Davis does a great job of facilitating any offense and creating space for herself to attack the rim. Sticking to her matchup like glue, Davis has no problem clamping up opponents and takes pride in her defense. With a high IQ for the game and a next-level approach, Davis has enormous potential this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["910389"],"_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-687936ff0ae5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='910389' first='Rae' last='Coronado'] is a versatile backcourt star who turns on the burners, shooting from way downtown. Leaving Coronado an inch of space leaves defenses doomed, as she's a proven sharpshooter. A high-energy hooper, Coronado thrives on maintaining a positive outlook regardless of the scoreboard, which can't be coached. Attentive and active on defense, Coronado always has her hands in between passing lanes, anticipating steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["793561"],"_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-687936ff0aeb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='793561' first='Isabel' last='Wright'] has a significant advantage over other combo guards in the state, standing at 5'11. Wright moves like a true point while being able to crash the boards and provide her squad with second-chance points. Making the most of her time on the floor, Wright hits the gas hard as her effort never goes unnoticed on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->