2021 Top Dogs: Combo Guards
Welcome to Top Dogs. Here’s a breakdown of the top five players at each position in Georgia. Combo Guards 8. Taihland Owens Taihland Owens 6'5" | CG Cherokee | 2021 State GA – Cherokee High Majors have already offered Taihland…
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Here’s a breakdown of the top five players at each position in Georgia.
Combo Guards
8. Taihland Owens Taihland Owens 6'5" | CG Cherokee | 2021 State GA – Cherokee
High Majors have already offered Taihland Owens Taihland Owens 6'5" | CG Cherokee | 2021 State GA . Blessed with size and great scoring ability, Owens can fill it up. He’s got an array of isolation moves to get free on the perimeter and creates separation to launch threes. His playmaking and defense have both improved over his first three seasons. When his jump shot isn’t falling, getting to the foul line more often can help him reignite his rhythm. He averaged 19.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 steals.
14. Randy Brady Randy Brady 6'5" | CG McEachern | 2021 #248 Nation TN – McEachern
Randy Brady Randy Brady 6'5" | CG McEachern | 2021 #248 Nation TN provides a soft touch from the mid-range and three-point line. He can also take smaller defenders to the low block and can score with his footwork. He has a strictly business demeanor on the floor and should see an uptick in production in Year 2 at McEachern.
22. JoJo Peterson JoJo Peterson 6'4" | PG Mt. Pisgah | 2021 State GA – Mt. Pisgah
A big guard, Peterson has all the tools to have a breakout year offensively. He already earned Most Improved Player honors in Class A-Private this past season, upping his production from 5.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3 assists to 13.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists, but he has yet to reach his potential. Peterson has a quick burst when getting to the basket and has a soft touch on his pull-up. His length makes him an exceptional defender.
25. RJ Noord RJ Noord 6'3" | CG Heritage-Conyers | 2021 State GA – Heritage-Conyers
Long known for his athleticism and competitiveness, RJ Noord RJ Noord 6'3" | CG Heritage-Conyers | 2021 State GA has found a home at Heritage-Conyers where he’s been able to showcase his talents. He averaged over 20 points and led the team in assists and steals. He forms one of the most exciting backcourts in Georgia with burgeoning star James White James White 6'3" | SG Mt. Bethel | 2023 State GA .
28. Garrison Powell Garrison Powell 6'3" | CG Holy Innocents' | 2021 State GA – Holy Innocents’
Garrison Powell Garrison Powell 6'3" | CG Holy Innocents' | 2021 State GA put the Golden Bears on his back, leading them to the Elite Eight after averaging 17.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 steals. Powell’s mid-range jumper and slashing put pressure on defenses for the entire 32 minutes. Once he improves his three-point shot (28-105; 27%) he will have his offensive arsenal complete.