2023 Rankings: Under the Radar Point Guards
The Class of 2023 has plenty of point guard talent led by DJ Wagner and Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation NJ . There are other players on the rankings that have…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2023 has plenty of point guard talent led by DJ Wagner and Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation NJ . There are other players on the rankings that have a chance to rise prior to the season.
Darrien Grady Darrien Grady 5'9" | PG Shipley School | 2023 State PA | Moorestown Friends
Grady burst onto the scene as a huge scorer during his freshman season. He scored a total of 532 points and went for 20 or more points 16 times. This includes the final seven games of the season and a 44-point performance against Abington Friends (PA). Grady knocked down 56 three’s and showed that he is a scorer at all three levels.
Lorenzo Perez Lorenzo Perez 5'10" | PG Perth Amboy | 2023 State NJ | Perth Amboy
Perez was one of the top options for Perth Amboy in 2019-2020. At 5’10, Perez can use his size to absorb contact and finish at the rim. He was able to get to the free throw line with great regularity. Perez knocked down 26 three’s and displayed a strong midrange game.
Noah Payne Noah Payne 6'1" | PG Peddie | 2024 State NJ | Eastern
Payne has a chance to step up as a sophomore with the loss of Noah Klinewski Noah Klinewski 6'2" | PG Eastern | 2020 State NJ . Eastern will have Zubair Lee Zubair Lee 6'5" | SF Eastern | 2021 State NJ back to dominate down low and Payne can balance the floor and control the offense. He is a gifted ball handler in the open floor. He knows how to use his quickness and athleticism to get the best of his defender.
Jordan Poole Jordan Poole 5'11" | PG Burlington Township | 2023 State NJ | Burlington Township
Poole is a talented guard that will have a huge impact for Burlington Township as a sophomore. He will be handed more responsibility with the loss of some key players. Poole can score at a high rate and run the offense in the half court.
Jordan Atkins Jordan Atkins 6'0" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2023 State NJ | Rutgers Prep
Atkins has the luxury of learning from two of the top players in New Jersey in Trey Patterson Trey Patterson 6'7" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2021 State #36 Nation NJ and Noah Harris Noah Harris 6'0" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2021 State NJ . Rutgers Prep is one of the top teams in the state and they will continue to improve with Atkins on the floor. He is a capable shooter and can be a key contributor next season.