2024: Sophomore Positional Rankings: SG’s

The 2024 rankings are out.

We dive into the positional rankings. We now look at the shooting guards for the sophomore class. 

Here are the top-8 SG’s in the 2024 class:

Anthony Batson Jr Anthony Batson Jr 6'3" | SG Notre Dame Prep | 2024 State #122 Nation AZ NDP (Pictured)

An impressive athlete scores it fairly easily. He is a three level scorer who loves getting to the rim. He can stroke it to the 3pt line and has a pull-up. He will defend the 1-4 for the Saints.   

Chris Riddle Chris Riddle 6'5" | SF Kenwood | 2024 State #163 Nation IL AZ Compass Prep

One of the better physiques in the class is a beast getting downhill. He carves up space with his strength. long strides and decent handle. He can make plays and defends multiple positions.   

Christian Holly Christian Holly 6'1" | SG Phhoenix Prep | 2025 State AZ Millennium 

A bouncy two-guard showed some flashes of brilliance this season. He is very fast in the open court and he can defend. He can also shoot perimeter jumpers plus is very good in transition. 

Noah Gifft Noah Gifft 6'2" | SG Ironwood | 2024 State AZ Ironwood

The top standstill catch-3pt shooter in the class. He squares up perfectly and uses a quick trigger before the defense gets to him. He smartly moves without the ball and has a good floor game. 

Kent Barnes Kent Barnes 6'0" | CG North Canyon | 2024 State AZ North Canyon

An athletic two-way defensive guard who can score. He brings good energy on both sides of the court and has open court speed. He gets hot from mid to the 3pt line and can get to rim. 

Kendre Pride Kendre Pride 6'2" | SG Basha | 2024 AZ Carl Hayden 

A physical two-sport stud uses his football frame to get downhill and score. He creates his own offense with his handle and scores through contact easily. He can also defend multiple positions with strength and his physicality. 

Cohen Ferguson Cohen Ferguson 6'1" | SG Campo Verde | 2024 State AZ Campo Verde

A high IQ sharp shooter plays from the neck up. He can pull-up easily from mid to the three and is a crafty scorer and upper body strength to get downhill. He has enough ball skills to get his shot off on his own. 

Adonis Lafluer Adonis Lafluer 6'2" | CG Perry | 2024 State AZ Cesar Chavez

A strong framed two-way guard can score on all three levels. He can power his way into the lane with his sturdy frame and decent handle. He can shoot it from both levels and defend.