2024 Rankings: A Look at Some Dynamic Guard Prospects
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The first edition of 2024 rankings have arrived. Here’s a look at some early dynamic guard prospects to keep an eye on. No. 18 Austin Swartz Austin Swartz 6'5" | SG Cannon | 2024 State #40 Nation NC | Cannon…
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Continue ReadingThe first edition of 2024 rankings have arrived. Here’s a look at some early dynamic guard prospects to keep an eye on.
No. 18 Austin Swartz Austin Swartz 6'5" | SG Cannon | 2024 State #40 Nation NC | Cannon School
Swartz was a member of the Cannon School this past season as they took home the NCISAA 4A State crown once again. He’s a high IQ point guard that makes plays for himself and others on the break and in the halfcourt. He’s got a bright future ahead of him given his ability to score in bunches as he’s done on the grassroots stage already.
No. 20 Langston Boyd Langston Boyd 6'4" | SF Mallard Creek | 2024 State NC | Concord Academy
Boyd made waves this past season in the rotation at Concord Academy. He put up 7.1 ppg and 2.1 rpg through 10 contests in the varsity rotation in 2020-21. He’s an electric prospect that can make plays at the rim.
No. 24 Zion Walker Zion Walker 6'2" | PG The Burlington School | 2024 State NC | The Burlington School
Walker is an emerging prospect that can play both guard spots at 6-foot-2. He does a tremendous job of attacking the offensive glass and using his length and athleticism to his advantage as well. He’ll return on a squad that won the NCISAA 2A State crown in 2020-21.
No. 26 Zion Collins Zion Collins 6'4" | PG Word of God | 2025 State NC | Hillside
Collins is a 6-foot-3 prospect with tremendous athleticism and potential at Hillside. He put up 6.7 ppg and 3.2 rpg on the varsity stage in 2020-21. He’s got a bright future ahead of him in the Hornets rotation as he adjusts to the speed of the game.
No. 29 Jaylen Cross Jaylen Cross 6'4" | SG Caldwell Academy | 2025 State #168 Nation NC | Northwest Guilford
Cross was a strong piece in the Northwest Guilford varsity rotation in 2020-21. He put up 12.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg and 2.1 apg and returns as their second-leading scorer this upcoming season. He’s a wiry guard that’s coming along as an all-around player.
No. 37 Jaylen Lampkins Jaylen Lampkins 5'10" | PG Greater Destiny Prep | 2024 State NC | Washington
Lampkins spent time on JV this past season for Washington Pam Pack but he’s an electric guard to keep an eye on as he should be a key piece on varsity in 2021-22. He’s got good instincts on both ends of the floor that make him fun to watch.