The Breakdown: 2022 Point Guards Part 1

<p>The class of 2022 has arguably the most Division 1 talent in the entire state regardless of class. </p> <p>The point guard position is one that is rich in high-level talent. From pass-first guys who do a great job of getting their teammates involved to a guy who can run an offense all while putting up big scoring numbers.</p> <p>In this edition of "The Breakdown" we take a deeper dive into the strengths and some areas that need improvement of some of this class top PG’s.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/antonio-kite/">[player_tooltip player_id="725169" first="Antonio" last="Kite"]</a>, 6’2, Anniston: This crafty scoring point guard can flat out get it done on the offensive side of the floor. He is a very explosive athlete who can score in a variety of ways around the basket.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 60px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>Ball Handling</li> <li>Creativity around the basket</li> <li>Athletic Ability</li> <li>Ability to shoot off the dribble with range</li> <li>Passing ability</li> <li>Lateral Quickness</li> <li>Explosive 1st step</li> <li>Body control</li> <li>Mid-range scoring ability</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>On-Court communication</li> <li>Turnovers</li> <li>Defensive consistency</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>High/Mid/Low Major</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/tyrese-elliott/">[player_tooltip player_id="890738" first="Tyrese" last="Elliott"]</a>, 6’2, Sparkman: A strong body pg who thrives at attacking the basket. His ability to get to the painted area and finish through contact is very high level.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 60px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>Strong Body</li> <li>Solid Ball handling</li> <li>Ability to finish around the rim</li> <li>Mid-range game off the dribble</li> <li>Passing ability</li> <li>Defensive anticipation</li> <li>Ability to see next play</li> <li>High IQ</li> <li>Attacking downhill in transition</li> <li>Ability to play above the rim</li> <li>Body control</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>Deep range consistency</li> <li>Shot selection</li> <li>Consistent defensive effort</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>High/ Mid/Low Major</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/calen-lightford/">[player_tooltip player_id="725172" first="Calen" last="Lightford"]</a>, 5’10, Sparkman: Speed kills, and this scoring pg has plenty of it. His ability to get by defenders and score from all three levels due to his lack of size is D1 material.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 60px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>Speed</li> <li>Ability to elevate and shoot in the mid-range</li> <li>Vision</li> <li>Catch and shoot ability with range</li> <li>Crafty handle</li> <li>Fundamental</li> <li>Motor</li> <li>IQ</li> <li>Ability to play passing lanes</li> <li>Toughness</li> <li>Ability to shoot with range off the bounce</li> <li>Court awareness</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>Strength</li> <li>Over dribbling</li> <li>Size</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Mid/Low Major/Juco</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jacari-lane/">[player_tooltip player_id="725171" first="Jacari" last="Lane"]</a>, 5’11, Lee-Huntsville: A smooth artful pg that does a great job of scoring around the basket. His ability to breakdown defenders off the dribble and create scoring opportunities for himself and others.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 60px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>Creativity with the dribble</li> <li>Ability to score at the basket</li> <li>Good set shooter</li> <li>Good passer</li> <li>Looks to get teammates involved</li> <li>Body control</li> <li>Ability to play on or off the ball</li> <li>Court awareness</li> <li>Good pull up game in the mid-range</li> <li>Layup and floater package</li> <li>Willingness to guard</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>More consistent pace on offense</li> <li>Shooting ability off the dribble with range</li> <li>Motor</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Mid/Low Major/Juco</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jamarion-ryans/">[player_tooltip player_id="725184" first="Jamarion" last="Ryans"]</a>, 5’11, Hale County: This guy is a walking bucket with parking lot range. His speed and quick-twitch motion make him hard to stay in front of which creates the space needed to let it fly.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 60px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>Shooting range off the dribble or catch</li> <li>Quickness</li> <li>End-to-end speed</li> <li>Ability to play the passing lanes</li> <li>Speed</li> <li>Burst off 1st step</li> <li>Quick release</li> <li>Ability to finish with contact</li> <li>Ability to score around the basket</li> <li>Handle in traffic</li> <li>Ability to create space off the dribble</li> <li>Passing ability in traffic</li> <li>Motor</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>Size </li> <li>Strength</li> <li>Shot selection</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Low Major/Mid/Juco </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul>