2021 Top Available Point Guards
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The 2021 recruiting cycle has been tough on many prospects, but the available pool just got a little smaller. Blair Academy point guard Jaylen Blakes Jaylen Blakes 6'1" | PG Blair Academy | 2021 State #121 Nation NJ committed to…
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Continue ReadingThe 2021 recruiting cycle has been tough on many prospects, but the available pool just got a little smaller. Blair Academy point guard Jaylen Blakes Jaylen Blakes 6'1" | PG Blair Academy | 2021 State #121 Nation NJ committed to Duke yesterday, creating an opportunity for other lead guards in the Garden State. Here are the top available point guards in the 2021 class.
Amar’e Marshall Amar’e Marshall 6'2" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2021 State NJ , 6’2 Roselle Catholic
Marshall may be more of a combo guard for his ability to play off the ball, but he can make plays with the ball in his hands. The 6’2 guard has a good handle and can score in a variety of ways around the basket. Marshall is more than just a slasher as he can also bury jumpers from distance. He moves his feet extremely well on the defensive end and is a strong rebounder for a guard. Marshall may do a postgrad season, but his ability to affect the game in multiple ways will allow him to make an impact sooner rather than later.
Zakai Zeigler Zakai Zeigler 5'9" | PG Montclair Immaculate | 2022 NY , 5’9 Montclair Immaculate
Zeigler’s stock has been skyrocketing since the start of the season and has not stopped yet. The Second Team All-State selection is a blur with the ball in his hands as opponents struggle to keep him out of the lane. Zeigler is a crafty finisher around the basket and makes opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. He has some of the quickest hands in the state and is a tremendous passer. Zeigler brings it on both ends of the floor and will be a steal for whichever school lands him.
Jayden Brown Jayden Brown 6'0" | PG Montclair Immaculate | 2021 State NJ , 6’0 Montclair Immaculate
The second Montclair Immaculate player on this list, Brown is a scoring point guard capable of dropping 20 points on any given night. The 6’0 guard shoots the ball with confidence from distance and can knock down triples in bunches as he buried 10 in a game this season. Brown is more than just a shooter as he can beat his man off the dribble and draw contact on his way to the basket. He is an underrated passer and plays with good instincts on the defensive end. Brown’s ability to shoot from distance is something that should intrigue coaches at the next level.
Tazir Cantey Tazir Cantey 6'0" | PG Eastern | 2021 State NJ , 6’0 Eastern
Cantey is a scoring machine who would have eclipsed 2,000 points for his high school career if not for the pandemic. The 6’0 guard can score at all three levels and knows how to finish through contact. Cantey is more than just a scorer as he is a solid passer and is not fazed by on-ball pressure. He is a good rebounder for a guard his size and is an underrated defender. Cantey’s ability to score points in bunches could help him make an impact early in his collegiate career.
Al-Fatir Connor Al-Fatir Connor 6'0" | PG Elizabeth | 2021 State NJ , 6’0 Elizabeth
Connor had a standout final season for the Minutemen as he was one of the state’s top floor generals. The Third Team All-State selection is adept at beating his man off the bounce and making plays once he gets into the lane. Connor rarely forces the issue in the half court and plays his best when the lights shine brightest. He is a pesky on-ball defender and has extremely quick hands. Connor is a winner who is unafraid to compete for a spot at the next level.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Guy Fauntleroy Guy Fauntleroy 6'0" | PG Olympus Prep | 2022 State NJ , 5’9 Olympus Prep
Martin Anguelov Martin Anguelov 6'1" | PG Wildwood Catholic | 2021 State NJ , 6’1 Wildwood Catholic
Lorenzo Washington Lorenzo Washington 5'10" | PG The Patrick School | 2021 State NJ , 5’10 Patrick School
Ethan McEachern Ethan McEachern 6'1" | PG Blair Academy | 2021 State NJ , 6’1 Blair Academy
Jamling Lama Jamling Lama 6'0" | PG Secaucus | 2021 State NJ , 6’0 Secaucus