Underrated Senior PGs: 757 Edition
Basketball is a game of roles, and there’s no role that’s more important than a seasoned point guard that knows how to win basketball games. We’re talking about the floor general, the leader, the coach on the floor who doesn’t…
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Continue ReadingBasketball is a game of roles, and there’s no role that’s more important than a seasoned point guard that knows how to win basketball games. We’re talking about the floor general, the leader, the coach on the floor who doesn’t care about being the superstar as much as he cares about winning games and championships. Here’s six of the most overlooked floor generals in the Hampton Roads area.
Najon Nobles | Green Run
Nobles has stepped into the starting point guard spot as a senior and just flat out makes things happen. He’s lightning quick off the bounce, defends with intensity and isn’t afraid to take big shots down the stretch. With their deep guard rotation at Green Run it’s easy to forget about Nobles, until he hangs an easy 18 on you that is.
Ryan Jones | Smithfield
Hams aren’t the only things cooking in Smithfield because Jones has quietly led Smithfield to a 16-1 record this season. A smart facilitator that lives in the lane, Jones is the kind of player who can run the team by getting others involved, but also isn’t afraid to step up and knock down big shots. He has all the intangibles you can ask for in a point guard, the number one of them being that he wins.
Mason Wang | Jamestown
Mason and twin brother Evan have been the biggest reason behind the resurgence of the Jamestown program outside of Head Coach Donovan Bridgeforth. The 5’11” combo guard is a competitor that makes shots from all over the floor and has great instincts defensively. Because of his ability to shoot it and score it in spurts, Wang is the catalyst for a run-and-gun style that not only has made Jamestown successful, but also has made them fun to watch.
Quivon Crittendon | Norcom
Crittendon transferred in from cross town rival Wilson, and while many asked how his role would change things have actually gotten easier for him. Now that defenses can’t gameplan for just him, Crittendon has become a utility guard of sorts for the Greyhounds, scoring in a number of ways both on and off the basketball. He’s a reliable shooter off the catch, and has good burst when attacking the rim, making him an excellent third option offensively.
Gianni Street | Hampton Christian
After being the floor general for a talented Bethel team last season, Street transferred to Hampton Christian where he has helped revitalize the program under former Bethel star Tony Rutland. At only 5’6” he may not look the part, but Street’s crafty, tough and doesn’t back down in big situations. He’s a true point guard with a pass first mentality that benefits from the ability to make shots at all three levels.
Kahri Spencer | Kempsville
If you aren’t sure who this kid is, it’s about time you familiarize yourself. Spencer started the season as the sixth man for the Chiefs, but was moved into the starting lineup. “He’s turned into a really solid combo guard for us, and we needed his scoring in the starting lineup,” Head Coach Taft Hickman said. Spencer can fill it up in bunches and from all three levels, as evident of his 18 points per game, good enough for sixth in the Hampton Roads area.