2022 Position Rankings: CG/SG’s
The HS season is over and we are diving into the individual player rankings for the Sophs. We move over to the combo and shooting guards. There will probably be a lot of movement from now until the next HS…
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Continue ReadingThe HS season is over and we are diving into the individual player rankings for the Sophs. We move over to the combo and shooting guards.
There will probably be a lot of movement from now until the next HS season since many will train, play in big events, possibly get more exposure than their smaller schools to fully be evaluated versus some of the best in the West.
Here we go:
1. Andrew King Andrew King 6'3" | CG Bella Vista Prep | 2022 State AZ (Desert Vista)
-Big time shooter off the catch and is strong on the ball defensively. A classic 3 and D.
2. Nate Pickens Nate Pickens 6'3" | CG Az Compass | 2022 State AZ (Paradise Honors)
-A natural scorer from all 3 levels. His pull-up is lethal and is a true gamer.
3. Garrison Phelps Garrison Phelps 6'6" | SG Saint Marys Catholic | 2022 State AZ (St. Mary’s)
-Top athletic guard in state flies in the open court. A two way player uses length and athleticism to contain his opponents.
4. Mekhi Mason Mekhi Mason 6'4" | CG AZ Compass Prep | 2022 State AZ (Chandler)
-A true combo guard can play on or off the ball. He has deep shooting range plus can thread the needle and make plays for others.
5. Patrick Chew Patrick Chew 6'4" | SG Brophy | 2022 State AZ (Brophy Prep)
-A physical guard who is a tough defender and can make perimeter shots off the catch and likes getting downhill.
6. Dominic Capriotti Dominic Capriotti 6'4" | SG Phh Prep | 2022 State AZ (Skyline)
-A deep shooter with volleyball line range is somewhat of a specialist. He has great size and good strength to rebound.
7. Jayden Warren Jayden Warren 6'4" | SG Phh Prep | 2022 State AZ (Sunnyslope)
-A physical defender with length. Likes getting into the lane and his catch-3 is improving.
8. Blessing Nwotite Blessing Nwotite 6'2" | SG Paradise Honors | 2022 State AZ (Paradise Honors)
-An athletic defender can guard the 1-3 and is fast on the break. A capable perimeter shooter has improved his pull-up.
6 others:
1. Cameron Harris Cameron Harris 6'4" | SG Bull City Prep | 2022 NC (Bella Vista Prep)
-A thick downhill guard can score through contact. A streaky shooter plays with good activity with a strong body.
2. Trenten Lavender Trenten Lavender 6'0" | CG Centennial | 2022 AZ (Centennial)
-A cerebral combo guard can play both guard spots. A coaches son can shoot it and drive to the hole.
3. DeOtis Nunn Jr DeOtis Nunn Jr 6'1" | PG Ironwood | 2022 State AZ (South Mountain)
-Another combo guard scores the ball easy. He has a nice pull-up off the dribble from mid-range and hits catch-3’s.
4. AJ Riggs AJ Riggs 6'2" | SG Highland | 2022 State AZ (Highland)
-One of the top shooters in the class had some monster games this season. A quick release with picture perfect form.
5. Pike Tancil Pike Tancil 6'2" | PG Willow Canyon | 2022 State AZ (Willow Canyon)
-A strong and tough downhill guard. He plays physical throughout a game and is a smart passer with a professional approach.
6. Nikko Pentelute Nikko Pentelute 6'1" | CG Gilbert | 2022 State AZ (Gilbert)
-Another tough and physical guard who can shoot it from the perimeter. He has good length and rebounds well and plays smartly and disciplined.