2018 Rankings: Point Guard Breakdown
The class of 2018 has good depth as far as guards are concerned. However, most of the higher end players are Centers and Forwards. A number of guards in this class are capable of playing NCAA Division II and beyond…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2018 has good depth as far as guards are concerned. However, most of the higher end players are Centers and Forwards. A number of guards in this class are capable of playing NCAA Division II and beyond with a couple at the higher end who should receive some interest and offers from NCAA Division I schools.
2018 Point Guard Breakdown
#7 Jordan Green 6’2 PG Cienega – Green has good length and size. In addition, he does a nice job of stopping on a dime to create floaters as well as mid-range jumpers. He had a very successful Sophomore campaign this past year as he averaged almost 11 points and 4 assists per game.
#13 Bryce Meadows 6’2 PG Aspire Academy – Meadows can flat out score the basketball. He is very skilled with his handle as he is able to freeze the defender, stop on the spot, and pull from beyond the three point line. He is also capable of getting into the lane where he is talented at reading the help side defense and making the right decision.
#14 Mark Hatch 6’0 PG Mesa – Hatch is a key returner from last years state championship team. He is a smooth lefty with a good chance of pace and direction. He shoots the ball from deep and a high rate, plays tough defense on the basketball, and does a good job of rotating in help side. With some key seniors graduating, look for Hatch to step up greatly and take on a much bigger role.
#21 Terrence Hunter 6’1 PG Mountain Pointe – Hunter does all of the little things that ensure a team is successful. He crashes the glass well, plays tough on the ball defense, and hustles all over the court. His mid-range jumper is second to none in the 2018 class. His ability to shoot the basketball from the 3 has steadily improved to the point where teams must respect his shot from there.
#22 Michael Rogers 6’2 PG Cesar Chavez – Rogers might be the best guard in this class at using his body to create space. He attacks the lane with great speed and power. He has a soft touch around the rim as well which greatly assists him in finishing despite the amount of contact he is able to draw.
#23 Deven Breckner 5’8 PG Deer Valley – Hands down the most fundamentally sound player in this group. His handles are second to none
and he shoots the basketball at an extremely high level. His basketball IQ is off the charts and his work ethic is something to be admired. This kid is the definition of a gym rat. As his strength improves, look for his game to go to a whole other level.
#27 Bryson Mewhinney 5’11 PG Sunnyslope – Mewhinney is an above average shooter, but where he really makes his mark is with his footwork and ability to dictate tempo of a game. He has an array of jab step moves that enable him to freeze a defender and create for himself. In addition, Mewhinney sets the tone for the team and their style of play in each game.
#30 Tashon Brown 5’11 PG Paradise Valley – Brown is one of the best players in the 2018 class at putting pressure on the defense. The second he gets a rebound or an outlet pass, he is getting the ball up the court asap. He has really good speed and lateral quickness. He harasses the ball handler throughout the entirety of the game.
#32 Josh Johnson 5’7 PG Maricopa – Johnson might be the best scoring point guard in this group. He can flat out shoot the basketball from anywhere on the court. Furthermore, his explosiveness enable him to get into the paint and create shots for himself at any point in time. He was one of the leading scorers for the 2018 class this past season.
#33 Tyrese Eugene 5’11 PG/SG Ironwood – Eugene averaged 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game this past year for the Eagles. His ability to shoot the basketball at a high level was on display all of June as he had multiple games with 5 or more 3s. Moreover, he has a strong frame and is using it more and more to create shots for himself. It is also important to note that he was the best on ball defender for the Eagles this past season. Look for Eugene to continue his strong play and have a breakout season.