2024 Point Guards to Watch (2/3)
Check out my analysis on some of the top 2024 point guards whose names you need to know for the upcoming season. These guys are likely to lead their high school teams to some special performances in the near future,…
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Continue ReadingCheck out my analysis on some of the top 2024 point guards whose names you need to know for the upcoming season. These guys are likely to lead their high school teams to some special performances in the near future, and I cannot wait to see them perform soon. They really popped over the last few months and made a name for themselves through their stellar play in the circuit months.
Charley Reado 2024 6’0 Elkins High School, TX (Fresno Flyers Elite 2024)
Reado was at it again showing off the ease in which he creates opportunities for himself. He is a smooth and crafty player who knows how to attack the rim and get into the paint. When he gets two feet in the paint, good things happen for his team. He can fire out passes to his shooters on the back side, or make the right dump off pass to his big down low. I was very impressed with the ease in which he scored from all three levels of the court, especially off the dribble. He stepped into three pointers off the catch and knocked them down at a very high clip. I was most impressed with his natural point guard instincts, he knows to not over dribble and knows just the right time to make the pass. It seems he always catches the defense on its heels every time he releases a pass.
Jamir Major 2024 6’2 Manvel High School, TX (Next Level Elite 2024)
Jamir is a ferocious player as he works to get downhill and really thrives off his ability to create separation in both the half court and the full court. In the open floor, he uses his end to end speed with a live dribble to beat his opponents down the court. He has a lightning quick crossover which allows him to create space within the half court and rise above his defender from any of the three levels of the floor. He is a confident shooter off the bounce who always seems to take what the defense gives him, and willingly lives in the mid-range. I was very impressed with his ability to finish at the rim, and change his shot angle when necessary to avoid defenders. He is not just a scorer at the guard position however, he is a smart play-maker who always finds the open man on the fast break. On the defensive end of the floor, he is an aware player who often comes up with steals with his active hands and intense on ball defense. He is great at using his speed to his advantage after forcing a turnover and blowing past his opponent as he goes coast to coast.
Elijah Hernandez 2024 6’1 Harlen High School, TX (Nike ProSkills SA 16U Black)
Elijah is a true point guard with his incredible feel for the game and the ability in which he passes his teammates open, and uses his ability to get two feet into the paint to create looks for his teammates. I loved watching him routinely attack the defense and get into the paint, and even showed an ability to score over taller defenders in the paint. You can tell he is not down growing with his lanky arms and long limbs, which he uses to harass his opponent on defense. He is a patient player on both ends of the floor, he does not bite on pump fakes or crossovers. He always seems to be one step ahead of his man, which allows him to come up with steals and blocks, and allows his team to run and gun with more effectiveness.
Jack Lamkin 2024 6’0 Foster High School, TX (CyFair Elite HTX 2023)
Jack is a sharp shooting point guard who thrives at making the right decisions every time down the floor. He knows when to get his teammates involved, or use his soft floater to get his shot off in the paint over taller defenders. I loved watching him manipulate the defense with his tight handle, he confidently got around defenders with ease. He knows how to use a power dribble to explode past his opponent on a crossover, and has a great change of direction and pace to keep the defense off balance. Lamkin is a true point guard with the decisions he makes every-time down the court and with how he keeps his teammates involved.
Jetsin Dotson 2024 6’0 East Central High School (Elevate Elite SA)
Jetsin is an active and aggressive guard who sees the floor as a true point guard in the way he sets up his teammates, and unselfishly runs the fast break. I was very impressed with his awareness with a live dribble, getting into the paint and making the right kick out passes to his shooters on the perimeter. He was very comfortable out of the pick and roll, working well with his big man. He is an explosive athlete who seems to elevate very naturally, allowing him to finish at a very high level even at his height. I was very impressed with his ability to go coast to coast and attack opponents at the rim. On the defensive end of the floor, he moves his feet very well, but is great at poking the ball free and running the other way with it. I loved watching him rip the ball from his opponents live dribble time and time again.