Updated 2023 Rankings: Point/Combo Guards (Part 1)
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Prep Hoops Missouri just released its updated Class of 2023 rankings this week. We begin our positional rankings with our look at the first group of point/combo guards. Desmond White (Helias): The 6’2 Mid Mo combo guard is one…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri just released its updated Class of 2023 rankings this week. We begin our positional rankings with our look at the first group of point/combo guards.
Desmond White (Helias): The 6’2 Mid Mo combo guard is one of the elite bucket getters in the state. He led the Crusaders on a great postseason run to a berth in the Class 5 state championship game. Dez averaged 25 points, seven rebounds, three assists while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range.
Kyan Evans Kyan Evans 6'2" | PG Staley | 2023 State MO (Staley): An outstanding 6’1 point guard who led the Falcons to a third-place finish in the Class 6 state tournament. He averaged 16 points, four rebounds and five assists a game while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range. He also has multiple Division l scholarship offers.
BJ Ward (Chaminade): The 6’0” floor general is an excellent two-way performer who directed the Red Devils to a fourth-place finish in the Class 6 state tournament. He averaged 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists a game. He already has a Division I offer from SEMO.
Ahlante Askew (Republic): The 6’1” point guard is an elite defensive player who also got buckets while providing excellent leadership for a young team. He’s an excellent perimeter shooter who also comes up big in the clutch for his team.
Jorden Williams Jorden Williams 6'0" | PG Whitfield | 2023 State MO (Whitfield): A 6’0 lefty combo guard who has an impressive shooting stroke from 3-point range. He can also create off the dribble with his crafty handles. He averaged 12 points a game while making 51 3-pointers.
Arhmad Branch Arhmad Branch 6'1" | PG Festus | 2023 State MO (Festus): An athletic 6’1” point guard who is one of the top players in the Jefferson County area. He averaged 13 points, four rebounds, five assists and three steals a game. He is also an excellent wide receiver on the football field.
Jack Steinbach Jack Steinbach 5'11" | PG Ladue | 2023 State MO (Ladue): A rock solid 6’0 point guard who has been a standout since his freshman year. He provides scoring, good passing and overall floor leadership. He averaged 14.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range.
Isaac Danielson Isaac Danielson 6'2" | PG Kirksville | 2023 State MO (Kirksville): A 6’2” point guard who excels with the ball in his hands as a playmaker and off the ball as a three-level scoring threat. He has shooting range that extends well beyond the the 3-point line.
Israel Randle Israel Randle 5'10" | PG North Kansas City | 2023 State MO (Lincoln Prep): A 5’10” point guard who has been running the team at Lincoln Prep since his freshman year. He’s a tremendous passing threat with slick handles and 3-point range.
Aaron Walker Jr (SLUH): A 5’9” point guard with excellent quickness and toughness. He can run the show on offense and set the tone on defense. He averaged 10 points, 4.5 assists and 2.2 steals in helping the Jr. Bills to an 18-8 record and a Class 6 district championship.
CJ Lang CJ Lang 6'1" | CG Webster Groves | 2023 State MO (Webster Groves): A 6’1” all-purpose point guard who excelled on defense and stuffed the stat sheet for the Class 5 state champions. He averaged eight points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals while playing elite level defense.