Mid-Season Top Scoring Point Guards
These guards are at the top of their class rankings for good reasons. They are all adept at scoring in their own ways. A point guard needs to be able to lead their team which these guys can do, but they also need to know when to take the scoring into their own hands.
Casson Rouse:
After transferring into Timberline from Olympia, 6-foot-3 guard Casson Rouse is ready to showcase himself one last season with what should be one of Washington’s best teams. The senior combo-guard is used to playing alongside a wealth of talent, he spent his spring and summer playing with Seattle Rotary 17U, and saw some recruitment start to trickle in as a result.
Trevante Anderson:
Lincoln guard Trevante Anderson continues to turn heads and is on the rise. Anderson is a solid guard, with a high basketball IQ. He’s always making the right play, slowing the game down and playing at his own pace. He does a great job creating off the dribble, putting his teammates in better positions to score.
Lezjon Bonds:
A versatile playmaker, Bonds says he’s able to play the game however it needs to be played, and he’s able to adapt well to different scenarios on the court. There’s at least three D1 programs that he says are close to offering him a scholarship, and a few others that are still in the mix.
Khyree Armstead:
A true floor general. Has great size at the point guard position and can slide over to the combo guard slot as well as the 3. Very unselfish, makes the smart plays and is knocking down open jumpers at a high rate. Displayed above average court vision, defensive awareness and sneaky athleticism on several plays. Sleeper prospect that could be bound for a breakout junior season.
Elijah Pepper:
Pepper is one of the most exciting prospects in Washington in recent memory. Playing at Selah High School, Pepper has shown poise on the court way ahead of his years. Even though he is just entering his junior year, expect the third overall prospect to be one of the top point guards in the state. He uses his size, speed, and athleticism to get to the rim, but when watching him play, his footwork stands out as one of his greatest strengths. In addition to his offense, Pepper gets the job done on the other end of the floor, using his size to guard multiple positions.
Marquan Williams:
The second ranked point guard in his class, Williams, thrives with the ball in his hand. He is smaller than those he is playing around, but his energy and effort on both ends of the court more than makes up for it. He can dish out to his teammates when he draws coverage, but is excellent at shooting of the dribble. He can also hit spot up threes and uses his quick hands and feet to fool defenders on his way to the rim.
Cameron Tyson:
Tyson is more of a combo guard, with his ability to shoot the ball at a consistent rate. The lights out shooter, is a high volume scorer and moves well without the ball. He is a scoring guard, who leads his team well. He’s vocal and plays with a ton of passion. Tyson holds a lot of interest but has yet to make a decision.
Brock Mackenzie:
Mackenzie is a lights out shooter and can really get in going on offense. He has the ability to score off ball or off the dribble. He’s a great leader, that’s can make his teammates better. Mackenzie has committed to Point Loma Nazarene.
Antonio Salinas:
A long, rangy guard, Tony has a wiry frame and combines a quick first step with the ability to get into the lane and finish in traffic. Tony brings good leadership to the court and has the ability to make tough plays in the lane look easy. He is an improving perimeter shooter who has raised his stock this offseason. A true floor general. Has great size at the point guard position and can slide over to the combo guard slot as well. Very unselfish, makes the smart plays and is knocking down open jumpers at a high rate. Displayed above average court vision, defensive awareness and sneaky athleticism on several plays. Sleeper prospect that could be bound for a breakout junior season.
Freddie Roberson:
Roberson was a starter for the Vikings last season and is a key returner. The Vikings will need him to be more aggressive to make plays this season. He’s known for being more of a slasher and lock down defender, but has recently developed a more consistent jump shot.