(2022) Positional Rankings SG’s

<p>PH takes a deeper dive into the rankings, and see who stacks up as the top shooting guards in our latest rankings for the position.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1266054" first="Derrick" last="Claxton"] 6’4 of Inderkum HS.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Claxton</strong> </em>really impresses with his scoring prowess throughout a game. He’s confident in what he does, and not shy about looking for his shot. For a volume shooter he has good shot selection. He has good athleticism, and moves in an attacking way most often when he has the ball, he'll slash and cut also. He has the bounce on the midrange jumper that goes in, and is trouble in the open court. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="766842" first="Davion" last="Wright"] 6’3 of Franklin HS</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Wright</strong> </em>has been a producer of points since we first set eyes on him his Freshman year. He has that knack for scoring, readily working his way into the lane with a consistent pull up jumper in the key. Overtime he has honed his skills to add balance at the other guard spot, but in general he can score it well from perimeter area. A solid body</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="946947" first="Aidan" last="Burke"] 6’3 of Archbishop Mitty.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Burke</strong> </em>plays good all-round basketball. The shooting guard rarely takes a bad shot, and shoots it at high percentage. He’s good on the catch and shoot and gets to his spots with good intentions to knock down a 3ptr in rhythm. With improved handles, he’s stronger on the drive, and looks to be more aggressive taking it to the hoop. We expect a productive season from Burke.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="947394" first="Austin" last="Johnson"] 6’3 Salesian Prep HS.</strong></em></p> <p>This is the year for <em><strong>Johnson. </strong></em>He's a stronger, and experienced player now, with improved ball handling skills and is ready to show himself as a balanced scorer. He's knocking down his shots with good shooting form and range from 3. He has a good dribble drive jumper in the key and is more physical on the drive to the basket using his body more.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="946916" first="Ray-John" last="Spears"] 6’1 Sacred Heart Cathedral HS</strong></em></p> <p>The two sport athlete from the City by the Bay has come into his own as a baller. We know he’s a strong and confident player with lots of scoring ability in the open courts. His half court game has improved, he uses a nice dribble drive to get into the paint for jumpers, and will knock down a 3 with range on occasion, what stands out most is his willingness to challenge defenders at all times in the paint.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1206986" first="Kyle" last="Monk"] 6’4 of Gregori HS.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Monk</strong> </em>is ready to go! The energetic athlete has been getting lots of attention from D2 schools. He’s been a productive guard for a while now. He get buckets, but has improved his guard skills, handles, and attacking the rim with more force. His range is beyond the 3-point line, as he’ll add balance to an ever expanding set of skills that makes it more difficult to defend him.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1254006" first="Nick" last="Graves"] 6’3 of Oak Ridge HS.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Graves</strong> </em>is a high academic prospect with D2 Interest. He brings good balance, and plays under control. He shoots it well from the 3-point line, with a nice catch and shoot on the perimeter. He protects the ball with decent handles and his body to get into the paint where has a number of finishing ways. The floater, a jump stop and will finish with his left or right. He comes from all angles.  </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1113062" first="Gian" last="Carlo Toledo Rivera"] 6’3 of Saint Ignatius HS.</strong></em></p> <p> <em><strong>Rivera</strong> </em>is one of the best pure shooters in NorCal that we’ve seen. He’s not going to stuff the stat sheet with points, he might go 4/5  from 3 or something like that. If you set good screens, leave him open on the perimeter or catch him in rhythm on the break there’s a good chance he’s going to make the shot. He doesn’t waste possessions, a good ball mover. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p>