Top 250 Expo: Top Guards
Top 250 Expo: Top Guards Here is a look at some of the best guards I got to see in person on September 27. There were 20 teams with five games going at once, giving us a smorgasbord of great…
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Here is a look at some of the best guards I got to see in person on September 27. There were 20 teams with five games going at once, giving us a smorgasbord of great basketball.
2021 5-9 PG
Marcos East
Marcos
East
5'9" | PG
Mundy's Mill | 2021
State
GA
– Mundy’s Mill
Marcos displayed great quickness and an ability to pressure the ball. His defensive efforts often led to deflections and steals. East pushed the ball well in transition and got to the basket when he wanted to. He drilled four threes in his opening game and finished with 16 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.
2022 5-10 CG Maalik Leitch – South Gwinnett
Maalik Leitch was wired to score. He fired early and often and got hot in the second half, scoring 23 of his game-high 31 points while netting five threes. The lefty has a soft touch and scores from multiple levels. His ability to shoot from deep opened up driving lanes.
2022 6-3 SG Love Mikanda – Grayson
All downhill, Love Mikanda could often be seen cleaning the defensive glass and then going coast-to-coast in the blink of an eye. Mikanda plays hard and has a great motor which allows him to play bigger than his size, especially when attacking the boards. He really turned heads with his 18 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Adding an outside shot will really help his development long-term.
2022 5-11 SG Jonah Hamilton Jonah Hamilton 5'11" | CG Etowah | 2022 State GA – Etowah
The three-point marksman was locked in, draining five triples in a 25-point outburst. The lefty did more than just stroke it however, he showed that he could get some tough buckets in traffic. Hamilton’s outside shooting will carry him a long way in his basketball career. He’s always ready to pull the trigger and doesn’t shy away from big moments.
2022 5-11 PG Avery Marshall – Harrison
Avery Marshall balanced hunting his shot and getting others involved. He’s a threat from beyond the arc and has a strong enough body to finish when he gets to the hoop. The strength he possesses also helps him chip in on the glass. Marshall knocked down four three-pointers and tallied 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal in an impressive showing.
2023 6-2 PG David Thomas David Thomas 6'2" | PG Eagle's Landing | 2023 State #197 Nation GA – Eagle’s Landing
One of my favorite guards in 2023 did not disappoint. David Thomas David Thomas 6'2" | PG Eagle's Landing | 2023 State #197 Nation GA is the real deal with his scoring prowess and mature overall game. He stays engaged on both ends of the floor and never lets up off the gas. Thomas is an active defender that harasses ballhandlers and can earn poke aways and deflections. Offensively, he’s a true three-level scorer that has a quick burst to the basket that helps him break away from the pack. He piled in 34 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 9 steals and 1 block. Thomas is a stud.
2022 6-4 SG JC Curry JC Curry 6'4" | SG Hart County | 2022 State GA – Hart County
There was a ton of talk about the kid with the cool hair on Team 17. That kid was none other than Hart County’s JC Curry JC Curry 6'4" | SG Hart County | 2022 State GA . He ripped off a 40-point outburst midway through the day that put the camp on notice. Curry’s always been an interesting looking prospect dating back to when I first saw him as a freshman. He’s a very good athlete with a wiry yet strong build. He’s a microwave scorer that can catch fire from the three-point line, but he’s also got enough creativity to shake his man and punch in dunks. Hart County is led by Shone Webb Shone Webb 6'4" | SF Hart County | 2021 State GA and Tahj Johnson Tahj Johnson 6'7" | SF Hart County | 2023 State GA . They need a third scoring option and a potent point producer in the backcourt – that will be Curry.
2021 6-2 CG Clifford Davis Clifford Davis 6'2" | CG Thomasville | 2021 State GA – Thomasville
Electric. Explosive. A lot of adjectives come to mind when watching Clifford Davis Clifford Davis 6'2" | CG Thomasville | 2021 State GA go to work. He’s a certified bucket getter that will once again annihilate defenses in South Georgia. He’s a great athlete that is a highlight waiting to happen when he gets into the paint. Davis has deep three-point range and he’s elusive when breaking down defenses. He will need to be on college radars this upcoming season.