Florida’s Top High School Basketball Guards to Watch in 2026-27

USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectFlorida’s high school basketball scene features an impressive collection of guards across the 2027, 2028 and 2029 graduating classes (those freshmen will emerge in time).The group includes nationally recognized prospects, proven high school scorers, international standouts and players already making college decisions.Here is a look at 14 point guards and shooting guards to watch this season. The following list is separated by graduating class and then put in alphabetical order (by last name).Class Of 2027Nasir Anderson, Prolific Prep, PG — Anderson brings an impressive international résumé to the Florida prep scene. He was named MVP of the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup after averaging 12.3 points, 6.8 assists and 3.5 steals in six games for Team USA, which captured the gold medal. He also helped Prolific Prep finish No. 5 in MaxPreps’ National Top 10 last season, averaging 13 points, eight assists, five rebounds and four steals per game. The 6-foot-3 point guard is a five-star prospect and one of the top players in the 2027 class.Beckham Black, Southeastern Prep Academy, PG — Black is the No. 1-ranked player in the 2027 class according to the Rivals Industry rankings, and his production backs up the billing. He averaged 16.4 points, 9.6 assists and 5.4 rebounds last season while helping Southeastern Prep finish 41-9. He has elevated his numbers early this season, averaging 19.8 points, 9.1 assists and 6.4 rebounds through 10 games. Black is also a two-time Team USA gold medalist, winning the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup and the 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup, where he earned All-Star Five recognition.Aaron Britt Jr., The Villages Charter, PG — Britt is coming off a productive junior season, averaging 14.4 points and 4.1 assists per game while knocking down 60 3-pointers. The 6-foot point guard has already made his college decision, committing to Texas Tech in September. He chose the Red Raiders over a list of programs that included Dayton, Florida State, Michigan State and Cincinnati.Cayden Daughtry, Calvary Christian Academy, PG — Daughtry enters his senior season as one of the country’s most accomplished guards. He averaged 26.5 points, 5.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals last season while leading Calvary Christian to its second consecutive state championship. The production earned him MaxPreps National Junior of the Year honors. Daughtry also helped Team USA win gold at the 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup, averaging 11.7 points and 4.7 assists across seven games. He is currently uncommitted.Oneal Delancy, Montverde Academy, SG — Delancy signed with Houston on Nov. 11, choosing the Cougars over Florida, Florida State, Maryland, Ohio State and South Florida. The 6-foot-3 guard is a consensus four-star recruit and helped Montverde reach the Chipotle Nationals championship game last season. He also starred for the Florida Rebels on the Nike EYBL circuit, averaging 16.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 15 regular-season games. Delancy helped the Rebels reach the Peach Jam championship, averaging 15.8 points across eight tournament games.Dooney Johnson, East River, PG — Johnson is one of the more productive scorers in the 2027 class. He averaged 27.8 points per game last season at Milwaukee Juneau in Wisconsin, ranking among the state’s top scorers while making 74 3-pointers. The 6-foot-5 guard is transferring to East River in Orlando for the 2026-27 season, giving the Florida program a major addition to its backcourt.Malik Olajuwon, IMG Academy, SG — The son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, Malik arrives at IMG Academy after averaging 21.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists at Fort Bend Clements in Texas. He also represented Canada at the 2026 FIBA U18 AmeriCup, helping the team win gold while averaging 9.2 points, three rebounds and 1.4 assists in five games. Olajuwon has attracted offers from programs including Auburn, Kansas State, Mississippi State, SMU, TCU, Texas Tech and Wake Forest.Jordan Page, IMG Academy, SG — Page averaged 19.8 points and 9.9 rebounds in 28 games last season at Broughton High School in North Carolina. The 6-foot-5 guard is now part of an IMG Academy roster loaded with nationally ranked talent. He is rated among the top 15 prospects nationally by ESPN and 247Sports, giving the Ascenders another high-level scorer entering the season.Javion Tyndale, Montverde Academy, PG — Tyndale averaged 9.1 points, 5.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 30 games last season. His playmaking ability is a key part of his profile, particularly the 5.3 assists per game he produced against a demanding schedule. The 5-foot-8 guard enters his senior season as one of the more experienced ballhandlers in Montverde’s backcourt.Class Of 2028Tai Bell, Columbus, PG — Bell is coming off a remarkable sophomore season at Mater Lakes Academy, where he averaged 33.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and four steals per game. He ranked second in Florida in scoring, according to MaxPreps, and is now moving to Columbus for his junior season. The 6-foot-2 guard is one of the most productive young players in the state.Nijaun Harris, Boca Ciega, SG — Harris has been a prolific scorer throughout his high school career. He averaged 22.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.3 steals in 30 games last season, adding 1.2 blocks per contest. The 6-foot-5 guard has already shown he can impact the game as a scorer, rebounder and defender.Michai White, Prolific Prep, PG — White is a major addition to Prolific Prep after transferring from Brewster Academy in New Hampshire. He averaged 13.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 36 games as a sophomore, shooting 45% from the field. The four-star point guard is ranked among the top 30 prospects nationally in the 2028 class by the Rivals Industry rankings. Auburn, Louisville, Penn State and Northwestern have been among the programs involved in his recruitment.Class Of 2029RJ Evans, Academy of Central Florida, SG — Evans is one of the highest-rated players in the 2029 class, checking in at No. 2 nationally in the Rivals Industry rankings. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard has already competed internationally with the Academy of Central Florida at the 2026 Youth Basketball Champions League Americas. He averaged 11 points and 3.7 assists during the tournament, helping the program finish fourth. Evans is an early name to watch as his high school career develops.Desean Clayton, Westminster Academy, SG — Clayton made an immediate impact as a freshman, averaging 19.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 23 games for Westminster Academy. He shot 56% from the field and made 176 field goals, leading the Lions in scoring. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard is already one of the more productive young guards in Florida’s 2029 class.Related HeadlinesDvorsky’s Struggles Leave the Blues With a Difficult DecisionSan Francisco 49ers Considered Trading for Another Pro Bowl Tight EndCole Caufield is More Than Mr. Saturday Night: He’s Mr. ClutchRead more at Sportsnaut