2019 Rankings Breakdown: Top PGs (10-1)
With the release of our updated 2019 rankings comes the opportunity for in depth breakdowns of our rankings. We’ll start by looking at our positional breakdowns, ranking the players by position. To start here’s a look at the point guard…
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Continue ReadingWith the release of our updated 2019 rankings comes the opportunity for in depth breakdowns of our rankings. We’ll start by looking at our positional breakdowns, ranking the players by position. To start here’s a look at the point guard rankings, going from 10-1.
10) Chase Coleman | 5’10” | Maury (#41 Overall)
Coleman is the straw that stirs a very talented Maury team and that’s where he’s best at. Coleman is a natural born leader who has great feel and vision, is able to set the tempo and run a team and make everyone around him better. He’s a good on ball defender as well and he can shoot the basketball from deep as well.
9) Quinton Morton-Robertson | 5’7” | Radford (#38 Overall)
Possibly the fastest player in the state. “Q” can get to his spots whenever he wants to and his end-to-end speed makes him a one man fast break as well. The Radford commit shoots gaps defensively, is able to stay in front and has as quick of hands as he does feet. He’s a blur with both his first step and at full speed, and while he plays very fast he never really gets sped up himself.
8) Antwan Epps | 6’0” | Granby (#35 Overall)
The Hampton commit is as good a shot maker as they come, as he can do it on or off the basketball and can create and make shots from all three levels. He’s shifty off the bounce and is able to create space to make shots, and he’s a guy who doesn’t need a ton of space to get his shot off. While he’s a scoring guard he’s also able to create and facilitate for others and isn’t a selfish player by any means.
7) Jordan Hairston | 6’0” | Flint Hill (#29 Overall)
Whether or not he goes 2019 or 2020 Hairston will be a guy that should be a steal considering his improvement rate over the past few seasons. Both physically and in his skill set he’s improved, and he’s become a legit dual threat point guard that can dominate the game in a number of ways. He can make shots from all three levels, he’s a strong rebounder and defender for his size and he can make others better as well.
6) Ayan Teel | 5’8” | Bishop O’Connell (#28 Overall)
Teel’s size isn’t ideal but he has all the athletic abilities and intangibles for a small guard to be successful. He’s lightning quick with and without the ball, he can get under ball handlers and make it difficult for them and he can shoot and has a terrific middle game when attacking the basket. He’s a dual threat guy who’s also a two way impact player.
5) Ashley James | 6’3” | Green Run (#24 Overall)
James is arguably the biggest senior stock riser on this group as he’s been putting up huge numbers for Green Run this season. He checks all the physical and athletic boxes for the next level, and he’s super crafty and acrobatic as well as explosive around the rim. He’s an intense defender as well and his size allows him to rebound well for his position.
4) Evan Buckley | 6’0” | Stone Bridge (#17 Overall)
The perfect compliment for an already talented team, Buckley brings the old school floor general and winner aspect to the point guard position. He isn’t the biggest or most athletic guy, but he can get you into sets, make plays for others and he’s able to score the basketball when he needs to as well. He’s an all out guy who will sacrifice his body and do whatever it takes to win, and is one of the top available PGs in the state.
3) Xavier Johnson | 6’0” | Episcopal School (#16 Overall)
The George Mason commit brings a lot of toughness and skills to his game and his ability to score and make plays for others is what really stands out. Offensively he can score from all three levels off the bounce, with deep range and he’s a strong finisher in the lane. Defensively he shows that same toughness and has good lateral quickness as well.
2) Anthony Harris | 6’3” | Paul VI (#3 Overall)
Harris is out for the season with a knee injury, but the Virginia Tech commit has done enough in his time to be a top 3 player in the state. The 6’3” guard showed early in his career that he’s a high level defender, especially on the basketball, and that he’s a good finisher in transition and in traffic. Throughout his career he’s become more of a consistent shooter from deep, and with his size and skillset, along with his improvement over the years, Harris should be a good addition to an already strong Hokies backcourt.
Cole Anthony | 6’2” | Oak Hill Academy (#1 Overall)
The most sought after recruit in all of the country, Anthony is possibly the best point guard that I’ve seen in my five or so years doing this. Oak Hill has had nine point guards that went on to have careers in the NBA and Head Coach Steve Smith says that Anthony may be the best he’s ever had. The son of Greg Anthony, Cole has all of the skills not only to be a high level college player but an NBA point guard after just one year as well. He’s super athletic and has great burst allowing him to get in the lane at will, he’s improved his shooting to where he’s consistent beyond three-point land, he’s an elite level defender and he has the ability to make everyone better as well.