Positional Rankings in Louisiana: Class of 2022 Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the class of 2022 latest rankings being published, we will take a look at another set of positional rankings. The point guards were listed first.  Now we will rank the guards who play the one and the two. Let us take a look at the best combo guards in Louisiana.</p> <p><strong>1.  [player_tooltip player_id="932846" first="Joseph" last="Manning"] (6’3" / Bossier / OVR #8)</strong></p> <p>The best two way player we have in the Boot.  Offensively he positions his teammates to take advantage of matchups and knows how to get them the ball.  This summer, Joe is shooting the cover off the ball with alarming accuracy.  His defense is what separates him from the rest. </p> <p><strong>2.  [player_tooltip player_id="781848" first="Patrick" last="McCraney"] (6’2" / Neville / OVR #11)</strong> </p> <p>McCraney came to Neville as just a shooter and has turned himself into an all-around guard.  The two time district MVP gets into the lane and hurts teams with the pass or the shot.  If anyone needs a reminder, he burns them from 25 feet.  He is a hard player to defend.  </p> <p><strong>3.  [player_tooltip player_id="781835" first="Jordan" last="DeCuir"] (6’2" / Zachary / OVR #12)</strong></p> <p>A very athletic guard who is dangerous because he can play above the rim in transition.  He plays through a lot of contact but finishes plays more times than not at the basket.  Decuir has improved his three point shooting as well which only adds to his arsenal.  </p> <p><strong>4.  [player_tooltip player_id="781856" first="Reginald" last="Stoner"] (6’1" / North Central / OVR #13)</strong></p> <p>The two time state champ may end up playing point full time when the season starts but he is taking advantage of playing the one and two right now.  He uses his top tier defensive skills to create offense and transition situations regularly.  Stoner is as good as it gets. </p> <p><strong>5.  [player_tooltip player_id="783260" first="De’vondrake" last="Arvie"] (6’2" / Beau Chene / OVR #18)</strong></p> <p>A sneaky athletic guard who hits defenses with a little of everything.  He is good in transition, does not mind shooting the mid-range jumper and can get to the rim in the halfcourt.  He has the ball in his hands a lot and is steadily improving as a playmaker.  </p> <p><strong>6.  [player_tooltip player_id="781842" first="Alex" last="Hammond"] (6’3" / McMain / OVR #20)</strong></p> <p>A wizard with the handle, Hammond is very good at the one and the two.  His basketball IQ is off the charts and he can get his shot off against anyone that defends him.  Whether it is timely shots or big plays, when the ball is in his hands, good things usually happen.  </p> <p><strong>7.  [player_tooltip player_id="981603" first="Willie" last="Anderson"] (6’3" / Carver / OVR #21)</strong></p> <p>One of the most athletic guards in the state, Anderson takes turns going between both positions.  When he is playing off the ball, he gets easy buckets by slashing to the basket or weakside rebound putbacks.  Anderson is a game changer when he is on the floor.  </p> <p><strong>8.  [player_tooltip player_id="932848" first="Marquarius" last="Johnson"] (6’1" / Woodlawn-Shreveport / OVR #25)</strong></p> <p>He might have changed schools but the way he produces has not.  Johnson is a streaky shooter who can allow his team to run and hide from another when he is on.  He is one of the more gifted scorers in the Boot and puts the ball in the hoop in various ways.  </p> <p><strong>9.  [player_tooltip player_id="981614" first="Bryce" last="Weinmunson"] (6’1" / Mandeville / OVR #26)</strong></p> <p>A knockdown shooter who knows how to pass is what Weinmunson is on the hardwood.  He is more athletic than people think and can finish at the rim if need be.  Weinmunson does not need much room to bury one from distance.  </p> <p><strong>10.  [player_tooltip player_id="932860" first="Nick" last="Maryland"] (6’2" / Simsboro / OVR #29)</strong></p> <p>His defensive intensity is only rivaled by the top guy on this list.  Maryland defends baseline to baseline and can go on runs using his ability to defend.  He can get downhill quickly which causes defenders to make a "business decision" if they are in his path.  </p> <p><strong>Others to watch</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1127357" first="Zach" last="Fenn"] (6’2" / St. Paul’s / OVR #31)</strong></p> <p>He is a swiss army knife live in living color.  Fenn can pass, score, and rebound at a high level.  He will finish on your head if you get caught slipping.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1180576" first="Andri" last="Lewis"] (6’3" / Woodlawn-Shreveport / OVR #32)</strong></p> <p>He has a motor like former Bonnabel star [player_tooltip player_id="765906" first="Will" last="Allen"].  Lewis has added an improved jumper to go along with all the dirty work he does for the Knights.  He is hard to keep off the boards and out of the lane.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1208076" first="Jaquevius" last="Thompson"] (6’3" / Caldwell Parish / OVR #33)</strong></p> <p>A rankings newcomer who has earned his respect by performing against top teams this summer.  Thompson can score in the paint or beyond the arc.  If he gets downhill, he will dunk on people.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="981495" first="Jordan" last="Crawford"] (6’2" / Simsboro / OVR #49)</strong></p> <p>Crawford has used the grassroots season to propel his profile.  He uses acrobatic finishes at the rim along with an improving jumper to vary his attack.  May be a top 25 player by the end of the season.  Crawford is scratching the surface on his talent.  </p> <p>Catch these players at the various summer leagues and team camps as June closes and the July live period approaches.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->