2022 Top Available Point Guards
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The 2022 point guard class is filled with talent and the available pool just shrunk slightly. Gill St. Bernard’s sniper Denver Anglin Denver Anglin 6'0" | PG Gill St. Bernard's | 2022 State #120 Nation NJ just committed to Georgetown,…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 point guard class is filled with talent and the available pool just shrunk slightly. Gill St. Bernard’s sniper Denver Anglin Denver Anglin 6'0" | PG Gill St. Bernard's | 2022 State #120 Nation NJ just committed to Georgetown, where he takes his sharp-shooting and passing talents. The class is still filled with talented floor generals who can make an impact at the next level. Here are the top available point guards in the 2022 class.
Will Richardson Will Richardson 6'2" | PG Bergen Catholic | 2022 State #76 Nation NJ , 6’2 Bergen Catholic
Richardson is the top lead guard in the class and is looking to end his varsity career in style. The 6’2 guard attacks the basket hard and can finish in a variety of ways around the rim. Richardson has a good mid-range game and has a nice release on his jumper. He is a good passer in the half court and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Richardson is a talented lead guard prospect who may not be available for long.
Ben Roy Ben Roy 6'2" | PG Manasquan | 2022 State #218 Nation NJ , 6’2 Manasquan
Roy has been nothing but productive over the last two seasons and that did not change during the live period. The 6’2 guard plays with confidence with the ball in his hands and uses his tight handle to make plays in the lane. Roy is a crafty finisher around the basket, but can also knock down triples in bunches. He makes good decisions with the ball in his hands and works hard on the defensive end. Roy has been an All-State selection in each of the past two seasons and is looking to make it three straight to end his varsity career.
Maurice Odum Maurice Odum 6'1" | PG West Oaks | 2022 State FL , 6’1 Union City
Odum is one of the top scorers in the state as he has the ability to drop 25 points on any given night. The 6’1 guard can score at all three levels and shoots the ball with confidence from distance. Odum has a lightning quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and has a nice touch on his floater. He is a good passer in the half court and is an underrated defender. Odum is a scoring lead guard who should put monster numbers in 2022.
Derek Simpson Derek Simpson 6'3" | PG Lenape | 2022 State NJ , 6’0 Lenape
Simpson’s stock has been on the rise since the start of the live period as coaches were able to see his skillset in person. The 6’0 guard is tough to contain off the bounce as he has a nice handle and a quick first step. Simpson is a play-maker once he gets into the lane as he is capable of finishing in the paint, but can also find his open teammates. He has a clean shooting stroke and shoots the ball with confidence from distance. Simpson’s ability to affect the game in multiple ways on the offensive end is something that should intrigue college coaches.
Elijah Perkins Elijah Perkins 6'4" | CG Camden | 2022 State NJ , 6’3 Camden
Perkins will play more off the ball for the High this season, but will be a lead guard at the next level. The 6’3 guard is a big-time athlete who can finish above the rim strong. Perkins is at his best attacking the basket where he can either finish, draw contact or hit an open teammate. His combination of length and athleticism allows for him to defend both spots in the back court. Perkins is an athletic point guard prospect who can play at both ends of the floor.
Other Prospects to Know:
Julian Brown Julian Brown 6'1" | PG Bergen Catholic | 2022 State NJ , 6’1 Bergen Catholic
Isaiah Griffin Isaiah Griffin 5'11" | PG Patrick School | 2023 KS , 5’11 St. Benedict’s
Dionte Johnson Dionte Johnson 6'0" | PG Patrick School | 2022 State NJ , 6’0 Patrick School
Everton Browne Everton Browne 6'0" | PG St. Benedict's | 2022 State NJ , 6’0 St. Benedict’s
Jaden Arline Jaden Arline 5'11" | PG Paul VI | 2022 State NJ , 5’11 Paul VI
Ryan Curry Ryan Curry 6'0" | PG Montgomery | 2022 State NJ , 6’0 Montgomery