2023 December Watch: Point Guards, Pt I

<h5>The month of December is halfway through and it’s produced a number of 2023 names to keep an eye on. Here’s a look at Part I of the Point Guards to keep an eye on.</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1218085" first="Jaiden" last="Thompson"] | 6’0 | Central Cabarrus</h5> <p>Thompson is one of a couple names to get to know in the month of December over at Central Cabarrus. He’s producing 20.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.7 spg and 2.4 apg as one of their playmakers in the backcourt. He’s really shown his poise as quite the rebounder for his squad and continues to control the pace with his ability to make plays for himself getting to the rim. LM/MM colleges at the DI level would be wise to get eyes on him.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="854907" first="William" last="Otto"] | 6’3 | Broughton </h5> <p>Otto is a talented name to know over at Broughton High and a big reason they’re off to a 6-1 record on the season. He’s a name to track in December as he’s producing 23.0 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 3.2 apg at the floor general/lead guard role for the Capitals. He’s a crafty guard that makes an impact with the ball in his hands and plays with an unselfish attitude. LM/MM colleges at the DI level and HM DII’s would be wise to take a look at him.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1120962" first="Josiah" last="Watkins"] | 6’3 | Burlington Christian Academy</h5> <p>Watkins continues to impress and get stronger in the weight room while impressing at the point guard role. He’s put up 23.6 ppg, 5.4 apg, 4.1 spg and 4.0 rpg while showing off his ability to navigate inside the arc and distribute to his teammates. He’s a long, wiry floor general for all divisions to get eyes on as he continues to grow and develop.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1059713" first="Markeevis" last="Latta"] | 6’1 | JF Webb</h5> <p>Latta continues to develop as an all-around floor general that makes his presence felt on both ends for JF Webb High School. He’s elevated his game in 2021-22, as he produces 20.7 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 5.1 spg and 4.3 apg as one of the leaders for the Warriors. He’s got three-level scoring ability to go along with an unselfish ability to make plays for others. DII and DIII schools should take a look at him.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1027997" first="Caleb" last="Senyo"] | 6’2 | Haywood Christian Academy</h5> <p>Senyo continues to impress with his ability to score the ball as Haywood Christian is off to a 6-3 start to the young season. He’s producing 38.3 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 6.2 spg and 4.3 apg as a do-it-all leading name for his squad. He plays both ends of the floor with a ton of energy and confidence. College coaches at the DII and DIII levels would be wise to take a look. </p>