ND 2027 Rankings – Hidden Gems – Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out these guards who deserve some recognition for how good of players they are.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2027-rankings/">FULL 2027 RANKINGS - CLICK ME!</a></em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["928976"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace791d13dfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skylar is a very good player with interest from regional colleges. She currently holds two offers from Valley City State University and Mayville State University. I think she will thrive at the NAIA level and her skills will transfer nicely. She is a good athlete with an explosive first step that allows her to blow by defenders. I have recently been impressed with her ability to step out and knock down deep perimeter shots. Getting used to the college three-point line won't be an issue for Skylar. She gets her feet set and has excellent bounce in her long-ball. She is deadly and dices up zones with her outstanding shooting. She is an All-Region talent and will lead Divide County to many wins in 26-27.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054402"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace791d13e37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mya was the sixth man on South Prairie-Max last season and should find herself in the starting lineup this season. Her role will significantly increase due to key players graduating in 2026. There are a lot of points, assists, and minutes on the table for any Royal looking to make an impact. Mya should be first in line to grab some of those points, assists, and minutes. She is a superb athlete and very quick laterally. Her ability to cut and stop on a dime is really impressive. Her length, speed, and athleticism has her in the top 30 of the 2027 class. I am excited to see how she plays with an increased role this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1123928"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace791d13e5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava is a spitfire out on the floor and plays with tremendous energy and passion. She is exceptionally quick and displays that speed in the full-court press and in transition. She is a capable player on both sides of the ball but shines defensively. I would describe her as a defensive specialist. She is able to get up in the grills of her opponents and make them make mistakes. She slides her feet and uses her laterally quickness to perfection when cutting off drives. Ava often gets the Sabers initiated in their offense by coming back and getting the outlet pass to start the fast-break. The 5'4 senior is a key player and will be critical for Legacy to get back to the state tournament this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1550136"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace791d13e7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Radke was one of the first off of the bench last season for the [program_tooltip program_id='712656' first='Mandan' last=''] Braves. She is certainly capable of making her case for a starting position this season. She was the Braves top three-point shooter last year, finishing the season at just under 40% from deep. She is one of the quickest guards in the 2027 class. Her ability to jab out of a 1-2 step, change directions, and get downhill without traveling is really impressive. She isn't afraid to go to the basket and has good physical strength while maintaining advantages. I expect Tatum to play a pivotal role this season and help the Braves back to the state tournament in 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["779984"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace791d13e9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yunck is a quality point guard for Jamestown and their primary ball-handler. She has a critical job of taking care of the ball and initiating the offense which takes pressue off of All-Region teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1246815' first='Macey' last='Neumiller']. Adisyn is a fundamentally sound guard who cuts well to get open, throws on target passing (even one-handed passes), and takes good shots. She is a great defender as well. She keeps her head on a swivel, is in stance, stunts on drives and closes out to shooters. She is a multi-year starter for the Blue Jays and is ready for another good season running the point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220777"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace791d13ebb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sadie is a good player that fits in perfectly with the pace of play that Washburn likes to play. She is a patient offensive player who lets the game come to her. She doesn't take bad shots and is more of a pass-first player. She is selective but effective when she does choose to shoot the ball. She is good at flashing across to the right block, securing the pass, and utilizing a nice drop-step move to the middle for a jump-hook. Her soft touch around the basket drops the ball in nicely. She is an offensive rebounding machine and plays solid defense. She is excited to get back on the court and help Washburn to another successful season in 26-27.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->