VHSL Rankings: Point Guards 5-1 (All Classes)
With our updated class rankings coming out soon for the 2017-2019 classes, we thought it would be fun to try something different for a change. We broke our rankings up into public schools in the VHSL and private schools that play…
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Continue ReadingWith our updated class rankings coming out soon for the 2017-2019 classes, we thought it would be fun to try something different for a change. We broke our rankings up into public schools in the VHSL and private schools that play in the VISAA (sorry Oak Hill), and broke them down into three positions: Point guards, wings and big men. We took all of the players that we ranked in our three classes in each position, and came up with a top 10 for each position regardless of the class. While breaking them up into classes is great for recruiting purposes, it’s also cool to take a look at who the best in the state is regardless of year.
It wasn’t easy to make cuts because of all the great players, but we did our best to compare the over 300 ranked kids in the state to come up with our list. Here’s the conclusion of our VHSL point guards rankings, as we take a look at numbers 5-1 in all of the public schools in VA. Stay tuned for more rankings previews, and our fully updated prospect rankings coming soon! Let the debate begin!
5) Mac McClung | Gate City | 2018
Gate City is officially on the map, and they can thank McClung for that. Sure they have a top 10 kid in our 2019 class in Zac Ervin, but the buzz that McClung creates through his play is unreal. The 6’1″ pasty point guard has mixtape handles, a motor that never stops and he has bounce that will shut the gym down in transition. His ball handling always keeps defenders on their heels, and his athleticism allows him to contort his body to finish in traffic in a number of ways. He’s tough, skilled and fun to watch, which are just a few of the reasons he picked up offers from Miami (OH), Kent State, Radford, Air Force, Wofford and more this summer.
4) Mastadi Pitt | Hampton | 2017
He’s back at Hampton and is the main ball handler for arguably the most talented backcourt in all of the VHSL. Pitt has had a terrific high school career and recently committed to Norfolk State, freeing him up to focus solely on getting a state championship in his last year. He’s a strong guard who lives in the lane and is always in a attack mode. He often uses his ability to score at all three levels early in the game, which opens up drive and kick opportunities for his two sniper wings Marquis Godwin and Jalen Ray. If he can balance scoring and distributing this season the Crabbers will be hard to beat.
3) Johquin “Pinky” Wiley | LC Bird | 2017
Wiley gets the slight nod over Pitt because he is arguably the smartest point guard in the whole state. He’s a crafty, distributing point guard who finds ways to negate his size and finish at the basket over taller and more athletic players. He’s deceptively quick, has a tight handle and most importantly he understands game situations. He’s the straw that stirs the drink for the Skyhawks, and that drink has to taste terrible after their heartbreaking loss in the 5A State Championship game. Expect Wiley and backcourt mate Mario Haskett to have Bird as an early favorite to get back to VCU this year.
2) Audiese Toney | John Marshall | 2018
The newest Justice hasn’t officially hit the VA scene yet, but many people are already intrigued in fall league and preseason workouts. The Alabama native has a great frame at 6’4” to run the show, and he takes advantage of his height by seeing over smaller guards and delivering passes to cutters before they even know they’re open. He has great feel off the bounce, sees the plays ahead of time and is big and athletic enough to help on the glass on both ends of the floor. Everyone loves a big point guard, and Toney is sure to turn some heads in VA this year.
1) Jonathan Norfleet | Salem | 2018
His pedigree and resume solidified him at the top spot, especially after he looked very good on the circuit with Team Loaded this past summer. Norfleet is an explosive lead guard that lives in the lane and can finish above the rim in traffic. He has a quick first step and even better burst, so when he kicks it into second gear he often leaves his defenders behind which forces defensive rotations. He’s become a much better decision maker over the past year, and as he continues to develop as a true point guard he’ll see more offers from bigger schools moving forward.
Honorable Mention:
James West IV | Freedom | 2017
Dom Fragala | John Champe | 2017
Anias Saunders | Eastern View | 2017
Malik Johnson | George Wythe | 2017
Chris Rogers | East Rockingham | 2018
Keynante Williams | Massaponnex | 2018
Timon Jones | Henrico | 2018
Levar Allen | John Marshall | 2019
Bryan Phillips | Maury | 2019
Briquan Harrell | Western Branch | 2019