Gateway Challenge Class of 2027 Shooting Guards/Wings

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class of 2027 shooting guards/wings that caught our eye at last weekend's USJN Gateway Challenge, which was held in Chesterfield.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/IMG_6325.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-780328" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='777634' first='Sway' last='Jones'] ([program_tooltip program_id='713121' first='Lady' last='Brad Beal Elite'] 15U): A talented 5'9" shooting guard from Battle who can shoot the ball well from long distance. She also plays a good all-around floor game with good fundamentals. She is very fluid in her movements and she has the handles to create her own shot on offense and she locate open teammates with her passing skills.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/IMG_1472.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-897211" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='828265' first='Leighana' last='Shelton'] ([program_tooltip program_id='713121' first='Lady' last='Brad Beal Elite'] 15U): A 5'9" guard from Wentzville Liberty who is a dynamic slashing threat off the dribble. She does a good job of setting up her defenders then hitting them with a crossover or a straight line drive. She covers a lot of space with her long stride to the basket. She can also knock down the open 3-pointer off the catch.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1978.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-906655" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='905511' first='Emelia' last='Golfo'] (Gumbo Flats 15U): A 5'8" guard from Lafayette who forms a nice perimeter duo with her twin sister [player_tooltip player_id='905509' first='Maria' last='Golfo']. She does a good job of playing off the ball, where she can score off the drive or knock down corner 3-pointers. She was also very effective in the transition game.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2062.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904334" /></figure>   Gabrielle Bonge (Mavericks G-Elite 17U): A 5'6" guard from Parkway South who was playing up at the 17U level and holding her own very well. She is an impressive perimeter shooter as she hit multiple 3-pointers in every game she played during the weekend. She moves well without the ball and finds the open spots. She is also a dependable ball handler who will make good decisions. I was impressed with her poised as she played three years up.     ******     Evelyn Lockard (KC Sixers Supreme 15U): A young guard from Raymore-Peculiar who was very aggressive in attacking the basket as she constantly put pressure on the defense. She used good ball fakes to set up her drives and she didn't mind seeking contact on her way to the basket. Her motor was constantly running as she hustled for loose balls and crashed the offensive boards from the perimeter.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1986.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904779" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='971998' first='Sydney' last='Lanton'] (Gumbo Flats 15U): A 5'8" guard from John Burroughs who has good athleticism and plays with excellent pace and tempo. She was always on the attack and putting pressure on the defense with her drives. She also took advantage of mismatches by posting up smaller guards in the lane. She could also attack the offensive boards with her quick second jump.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2013.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903863" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='849004' first='Jayce' last='Green'] ([program_tooltip program_id='713121' first='Lady' last='Brad Beal Elite'] 15U): A 5'9" guard from University City who is very comfortable playing the role of a playmaker and facilitator with her ball-handling skills. She has a good change of pace game off the dribble to keep defenders off balance and get into the lane, where she can score on the layup or short pull up jumper. She also shot it well from 3-point range.     ******   Maylana Baer (KC Sixers Supreme): An impressive small-school player from Archie who was very effective when she was moving without the ball and making sharp cuts to the basket for layups. She has good length, when enabled her to stay very active on the defensive end.

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class of 2027 shooting guards/wings that caught our eye at last weekend's USJN Gateway Challenge, which was held in Chesterfield.