Underrated 2027 Guards to Watch on the Recruiting Trail

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2026 travel season underway, the class of 2027 is beginning its year-long final journey through the travel and high school ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We at Prep Girls Hoops released our initial lists of 2027s to be on the lookout for on the recruiting trail. But, as aficionados of South Carolina high school girls basketball understand, the talent pool for 2027s is deep.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are those who may secure a fair share of Division I offers. Then there are those who likely will still garner college looks even if they are not in the Division I ranks. Without further ado, we place a lens on those underrated 2027 guards here.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753233"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69d104740a780"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mann was once again an important piece in establishing Daniel as one of the teams to beat in the 4A ranks. The Lions finished with a robust 25-2 record and advanced to the Upper State semifinals. The only regular season contest where Daniel was in the loss column was a one-point defeat to 5A Division 1 Byrnes at the Red Raider Thanksgiving Invitational hosted by 5A Division 2 Greenville. Mann would wear a Lions uniform on 26 occasions this past season and would average 11.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game last season. Mann's Lions are set to return to 3A beginning with the 2026-27 season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875403"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1544662,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69d104740a81e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last season would see 5A Division 1 Ridge View look to former 4A Lower Richland coach Aaron Lucas to assume the reins with the Blazers after Terrence Gibson left for 4A Brookland-Cayce. It was only fitting one of Lucas' former Diamond Hornets would follow him to View County. Foster helped propel the Blazers to a second-place finish in its region – only behind a Blythewood team that repeated at 5A Division 1 state champions. Foster would average 7.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game. The 5-foot-8 combo guard was one of four from Ridge View's 2027 class on this past season's Blazers roster.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["756275"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1450523,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69d104740a887"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freeman's play ensured Gray had plenty to say in 2025-26. Not only did Gray Collegiate conclude the 2025-26 season with a record of 22-6, the War Eagles finished second in its region behind 4A champion North Augusta. Freeman would take to the court in 26 of the team's 28 games in 2025-26 and averaged 9.9 points, 3.6 steals, 3.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game. She would help Gray Collegiate make a run in this past season's 4A tournament to the Lower State semifinals. Last season's War Eagles team had six juniors on its roster. Gray Collegiate is set to move up to 5A beginning with next season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["739945"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1263759,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69d104740a8ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Speaking of teams to beat throughout the Palmetto State, that status certainly applied to Dorman. Moore saw playing time for a Cavaliers team in all 26 of its games – the team finished with a 21-5 record. She averaged 13 points, 3.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 steals per contest. Moore helped a Cavaliers team that went a perfect 14-0 in region along with making a run to the 5A Division 1 Upper State semifinals in 2025-26. The Dorman assembling she was part of this past season included five juniors and one can expect for Moore to be even more of a featured player in 2026-27 considering Dorman is graduating four seniors.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378103"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1717658,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69d104740a94c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown was another of the high-profile transfers as the 2025-26 campaign commenced. The Eagles of 4A Beaufort were already rising up the ranks but Brown's addition allowed the Eagles to soar to a solid 21-5 season in addition to going a perfect 10-0 to win its region. Brown would wear the Eagles' signature dark green hue on 23 occasions while averaging 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and three steals per contest. Brown's play was a major factor in getting the Eagles to this past season's 4A Lower State semifinals. She was one of three juniors on this past season's Beaufort team and is a multi-sport athlete who also competes in soccer and track.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["833034"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1726370,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69d13527b5264"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKinnon and her 3A Dillon squad was successful in claiming a Lower State championship at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. The Wildcats did not encounter the same success in the 2025-26 tournament but still put together a solid season in large part because of McKinnon's stellar play. McKinnon would play in all 26 games this past season for Dillon while averaging 18.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 steals and 4.3 assists per contest. The Wildcats concluded its 2025-26 season with a 23-3 record along with winning its region by going a perfect 10-0. When next season tips off, Dillon will move from 3A to 2A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["569795"],"_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-69d104740a99d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the four 2027s on this past season's 5A Division 1 Ridge View team, Robinson was also part of the winning formula for first-year Blazers coach Aaron Lucas that propelled Ridge View to that 15-8 record and that runner-up region finish. Robinson would wear a Ridge View uniform on 22 occasions this past season and would average seven points and just over a steal per game. She possesses even more experience than the typical 2027 considering she has played at the varsity level since she was a seventh grader. At one point during the season, Robinson secured an in-state offer from Columbia College.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["633406"],"_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-69d104740a9fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earlier this decade, the Wildcats of 5A Division 1 West Ashley appeared to be a team that was being overlooked. Elliott's stellar presence has the rest of the state recognizing that earning wins over the Wildcats are as difficult as they were throughout much of the 2010s. She helped West Ashley to another winning season as her team finished with a 16-10 record. The junior, who has played at the varsity level since she was an eighth grader, competed in 23 of the Wildcats' 26 contests this past season. Elliott averaged 12.9 points, 5.5 steals, four rebounds and 3.8 assists.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["599148"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":844650,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69d104740aa5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Double-digit winning seasons have become the norm for 2A Hampton County and Jones ensured that was the case once again as the Hurricanes concluded its 2025-26 season with a 15-8 record. Jones would play in 21 of Hampton County's 23 games this past season while averaging 21 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.7 steals and 2.3 assists. Jones also competes in track alongside her basketball achievements. She was also one of three team co-captains. The 2026-27 season will be one of transition for Jones and her Hampton County team. The Hurricanes will finally have its new facility finished later this year and Hampton County will move down from 2A to 1A.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["587310"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1116805,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69d104740aabe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 2025-26 version of 2A Andrew Jackson may not have resulted in a state championship the way the previous two seasons did for the Volunteers, but Andrew Jackson still put together a solid season. Delly was a reason why her Vols concluded last season with a. 21-7 record in addition to going a perfect 12-0 in region plus a berth in the 2A Upper State championship game. The talented two guard for Andrew Jackson would play in 27 of the team's 28 games while averaging 13.2 points, five steals, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest. Delly was one of three juniors on last season's Vols team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->