# 3 Freshman Guards to Know for 2026-27: Jordan Smith Jr., Miles Sadler & Brandon McCoy Early Breakdown

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Published: 2026-07-17T13:10:00+00:00
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## Resource

Corey Tulaba and Albert Ghim kick off their pre-season freshman guard coverage with an early breakdown of three of their favorite incoming college guards: Jordan Smith Jr., Miles Sadler, and Brandon McCoy. Before a single college possession has tipped off, Corey and Albert dig into what makes each of these guards stand out — their skill sets, projected roles, and why they're worth tracking early in the 2026-27 season as potential risers in the 2027 NBA Draft conversation. Follow No Ceilings all season long for freshman scouting reports, prospect breakdowns, and 2027 NBA Draft coverage as the college basketball season unfolds. 🏀 In this episode: Jordan Smith Jr. early scouting profile Miles Sadler skill set breakdown Brandon McCoy pre-season outlook Why these three freshman guards are ones to watch Early 2027 NBA Draft guard rankings talk Subscribe to Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings for daily prospect coverage all season.

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