2022 Point Guards with the ability to make All-State

<p>The 2022 class is filled with talented point guard play. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850662" first="Will" last="Richardson"] </strong>has been a big-time player for Bergen Catholic over his first two varsity seasons, while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850664" first="Mark" last="Armstrong"] </strong>has done the same with St. Peter’s Prep. Both players were selected to Third Team All-State, while Shore Conference Player of the Year <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901942" first="Ben" last="Roy"]</strong> was selected to the Second Team. They are not the only point guards in the class capable of making the All-State team. Here are the 2022 point guards capable of making the All-State team.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787669" first="Corey" last="Floyd Jr"]., 6’4 Roselle Catholic</strong></p> <p>The Lions lose <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="766099" first="CJ" last="Wilcher"]</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="766102" first="Niels" last="Lane"]</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850351" first="Richie" last="Greaves"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="896624" first="Ahmad" last="Robinson"]</strong>,but they should still be all set in the backcourt. Floyd Jr. is more of a combo guard, but his passing gives him the ability to play point guard at the next level. The athletic 6’4 guard can finish above the rim, but is also capable of knocking down shots from behind the arc. Floyd Jr.is a good rebounder and is one of the better defenders in the class. Roselle Catholic will be one of the teams to beat in 2020-21 with Floyd Jr. getting more touches on offense.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787644" first="Jaquan" last="Harris"], 6’4 St. Thomas Aquinas</strong></p> <p>Harris played more off the ball last season due to Wake Forest commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850329" first="Quadry" last="Adams"]</strong> being the primary ball-handler. His move to on the ball should be seamless as he has a good handle and uses his height to see over his defender. Harris has deep range and is capable of knocking down three-pointers in bunches. He can finish around the rim and plays with quick hands on defense. St. Thomas Aquinas has a talented wing duo of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850510" first="Tristan" last="Jeffries"] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850512" first="Josh" last="Rivera"]</strong>, but Harris has the potential to take this team deep into the state tournament.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787655" first="Jayden" last="Pierre"], 6’0 Roselle Catholic</strong></p> <p>Pierre had a strong sophomore season for Elizabeth and will be looking for similar success at Roselle Catholic. The 6’0 guard is a blur in the open floor and has some of the best handles in the class. Pierre is a crafty finisher around the basket as he has a nice layup package, but can also finish over his defender. He is a good passer and plays solid on-ball defense. Roselle Catholic is filled with talent at the point guard position, but Pierre is talented enough to be the lead guard for the Lions in 2020-21.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850666" first="Denver" last="Anglin"], 6’0 Gill St.Bernard’s</strong></p> <p>The Knights need to replace <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850327" first="Zach" last="Martini"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850339" first="Will" last="Soucie"]</strong>’s scoring, but they are in good hands with Anglin. The 6’0 guard is a big-time shooter who has a quick release on his shot, moves well off the ball and can knock down three-pointers in bunches. Anglin shoots the ball with extreme confidence and is unafraid of taking the big shot. He has a good handle and knows how to involve his teammates in the halfcourt. Gill St. Bernard’s should be one of the top teams in New Jersey with Anglin returning in the backcourt.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850673" first="Maurice" last="Odum"], 6’1 Union City</strong></p> <p>The Eagles may have only gone 14-13 last season, but they return one of the top guards in the state in Odum. The state’s leading scorer is a threat to drop 30 on any given night as he had nine such games in 2019-20. Odum can score at all three levels and is adept at drawing contact. He is more than just a scorer as he is also capable of getting his teammates involved. Union City should be exciting to watch in 2020-21 with Odum having the ball in his hands.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Players to Watch:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901944" first="Elmarko" last="Jackson"], 6’3 St. Augustine</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901941" first="Elijah" last="Perkins"], 6’3 Ranney</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850667" first="Derek" last="Simpson"], 6’0 Lenape</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850674" first="David" last="Olaniyi"], 5’10 Newark East Side</strong></p>