AIA: 6A Top PG’s
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As we are hopeful for an AIA season to start now in mid-January, we look at some of the top players in every conference. We move over to the top PG’s in 6A. Many of them are Player of the…
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Continue ReadingAs we are hopeful for an AIA season to start now in mid-January, we look at some of the top players in every conference.
We move over to the top PG’s in 6A. Many of them are Player of the Year candidates.
As expected we have a lot of talent in this category, as their are usually many top guards in the state.
Here are some of the top ones that will impact their teams:
Jason Kimbrough Jr Jason Kimbrough Jr 6'1" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2022 AZ (Mountain Pointe)
-A top on-ball defender and one of the team leaders. He has found that happy medium of scorer and facilitator and can lead them deep in the playoffs. They are one of the 6A favorites to win it all and will lead by example.
Isaiah Freeney Isaiah Freeney 6'0" | PG South Mountain | 2021 State AZ (South Mountain) (Pictured)
-A scoring guard who can also make a deep run for his team. He plays on and off the ball and is a vocal leader for the Jaguars. Not many better then him and Lareon Ginnis Lareon Ginnis 5'9" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2022 State AZ .
Steven Cervantes Steven Cervantes 5'10" | PG Mesa | 2021 State AZ (Mesa)
-A lights out shooter has the ability to carry his team in stretches. His ability to change speeds makes him a tough cover. Him and Jimari Grayson Jimari Grayson 6'1" | PG Mesa | 2021 State AZ will form a tough back court.
Carson Kelly Carson Kelly 5'8" | PG Chandler | 2021 State AZ (Chandler)
-Look for Kelly to take on an even bigger role this season. Losing two of the top scorers will give him an abundant of shots and he will cash in for sure. He is quick, shifty, skilled and can make plays for his teammates when needed.
Joe Kelsey Joe Kelsey 5'10" | PG Desert Ridge | 2021 State AZ (Desert Ridge)
-One of the top shooting lead guards in 6A. He has a true clip and a fast trigger. Once again another Jaguar who can shoot. It is a common theme of all their players. As good as some of the others are, Kelsey may be the most important since the ball will be in his hands often.
Oakland Fort Oakland Fort 5'9" | PG Sunnyslope | 2022 State AZ (Sunnyslope)
-On one of the most talented starting fives in state. Fort in my opinion is the most important. He can score it from all three levels and can do it in style. He can play above the rim and hit from the parking lot with his extended range. He uses speed, skill and athleticism to his advantage.
Lareon Ginnis Lareon Ginnis 5'9" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2022 State AZ (South Mountain)
-A jet in the open court is arguably the top on-ball defender in the junior class from the state. He has a yo-yo handle and a real burst into the lane. He makes plays for others and is an unselfish teammate.
Raydon Thorson Raydon Thorson 5'11" | PG Phhoenix Prep | 2023 State AZ (Queen Creek)
-A breakout player last year will have to do it all this year. He can put his team on his back and score more then ever but he will still do what he does best, and that is make everyone on the court better with his next level passing.
Miles Nash Miles Nash 6'2" | PG Brophy Prep | 2022 State AZ (Brophy Prep)
-The pure PG is a two-way player that will defend and make plays for his team. He is fast, quick and gets into the lane to create or score. His jumper keeps making growth and Patrick Chew Patrick Chew 6'4" | SG Brophy | 2022 State AZ , Desi Burrage Desi Burrage 6'0" | CG Brophy Prep | 2021 State AZ and Nash form a tough trio.
Mark Brown Jr Mark Brown Jr 6'2" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State AZ (Mountain Pointe)
-The top scoring soph guard in 6A is a tough cover. He can make plays for his talented team but it’s his scoring that makes his game go to help the Pride win games. He will be asked to compliment Tru Washington Tru Washington 6'3" | CG AZ Compass Prep | 2023 State #61 Nation AZ and Jason Kimbrough Jr Jason Kimbrough Jr 6'1" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2022 AZ and then take over even more duties next year.