Our state puts out exceptional point guards every year. The Class of 2023 is no different. Entering late July, prior to their senior seasons, these are the best available class of 2023 point guards. The number preceding the player’s name is his PG Ranking in the state of Tennessee (2023 only).
#21
Donovan Smith
Donovan
Smith
6'0" | PG
Nashville Christian | 2023
State
TN
(Nashville Christian)
Overall State Ranking: #70
#22
Jonavan Gillespie
Jonavan
Gillespie
5'9" | PG
Dobyns-Bennett | 2023
State
TN
Overall State Ranking: #72
- State Champion
#23
Brady Stump
Brady
Stump
5'9" | PG
Dobyns-Bennett | 2023
State
TN
Overall State Ranking: #76
- State Champion
#24
Jairus Terry Jr.
Jairus
Terry Jr.
5'9" | PG
Fayette Ware | 2023
State
TN
(Fayette Ware)
Overall State Ranking: #78
Supremely tough. Not an outside shooter. He needs some pieces around him to really thrive. His AAU summer was demanding, as his team lacked scoring depth. Terry Jr. was asked to do so much. Physically strong.
#25
Keith Roland
Keith
Roland
5'8" | PG
Pearl-Cohn | 2023
State
TN
(Pearl-Cohn)
Overall State Ranking: #79
Elite quickness. Undersized. Mentally uncompromising. Great will.
#26
Will Keltner
Will
Keltner
6'1" | PG
Trinity Christian Academy | 2023
State
TN
(Trinity Christian Academy)
Overall State Ranking: #80
#27
Donovan Bender
Donovan
Bender
6'1" | PG
John Overton | 2023
State
TN
(John Overton)
Overall State Ranking: #83
Potential District MVP. Lead guard capable of leading his Bobcats in scoring too. Quick, balanced attacker.
#28
Messiah Ward
Messiah
Ward
6'1" | PG
Rossview | 2023
State
TN
(Rossview)
Overall State Ranking: #86
#30
Marshall Ashley
Marshall
Ashley
6'1" | PG
Oakland | 2023
State
TN
(Oakland)
Overall State Ranking: #93
- PrepHoopsTN Summer Combine All-Star
#31
Isaiah Divens
Isaiah
Divens
6'1" | PG
Blackman | 2023
State
TN
(Blackman)
Overall State Ranking: #94
#32
Andre Watson
Andre
Watson
5'9" | PG
Southwind | 2023
State
TN
Overall State Ranking: #97
#33
Logan Johnston
Logan
Johnston
6'0" | PG
Harpeth | 2023
State
TN
(Harpeth)
Overall State Ranking: #104
#34
Matthew Bilbrey
Matthew
Bilbrey
6'0" | PG
Stone Memorial | 2023
State
TN
(Stone Memorial)
Overall State Ranking: #106
- PrepHoopsTN Summer Combine All-Star
#35
Grant Hensley
Grant
Hensley
6'2" | PG
Unicoi County | 2023
State
TN
(Unicoi County)
Overall State Ranking: #111
- Made his PrepHoopsTN debut September after being overlooked
#36
Deion Subaran
Deion
Subaran
6'4" | PG
Coffee County | 2023
State
TN
(Coffee County)
Overall State Ranking: #113
#37
Tyson Belton
Tyson
Belton
5'11" | PG
Antioch | 2023
State
TN
(Antioch)
Overall State Ranking: #114
#38
Damon McBride
Damon
McBride
6'2" | PG
Glencliff | 2023
State
TN
(Glencliff)
Overall State Ranking: #117
#39
Jamari Person
Jamari
Person
6'0" | PG
Haywood | 2023
State
TN
(Haywood)
Overall State Ranking: #119
#40
Dayne Crosslin
Dayne
Crosslin
6'2" | PG
Coffee County | 2023
State
TN
(Coffee County)
Overall State Ranking: #120
#41
Hugh McFarland
Hugh
McFarland
6'1" | CG
Germantown | 2024
TN
(Germantown)
Overall State Ranking: #121
#42
Nate Moore
Nate
Moore
5'11" | PG
McNairy Central | 2023
State
TN
(McNairy Central)
Overall State Ranking: #122
#44
Reece Pride
Reece
Pride
5'10" | PG
William Blount | 2023
State
TN
Overall State Ranking: #125
- 25-14 career as starter
- Tusculum offer
- Crown College offer
#45
Bradin Minton
Bradin
Minton
6'2" | PG
Volunteer | 2023
State
TN
(Volunteer)
Overall State Ranking: #130
- @PrepHoopsTN Summer Combine All-Star
#46
Quintaveous Simmons
Quintaveous
Simmons
5'11" | PG
Spring Hill | 2023
State
TN
(Spring Hill)
Overall State Ranking: #131
#47
Luke Carter
Luke
Carter
6'0" | PG
CAK | 2023
State
TN
(CAK)
Overall State Ranking: #132
- TSWA All-State Team
#49
Athan Pohlman
Athan
Pohlman
5'10" | PG
Brentwood Academy | 2023
State
TN
(Brentwood Academy)
Overall State Ranking: #134
#50
Dezmond Fort
Dezmond
Fort
6'0" | PG
Northeast | 2023
State
TN
(Northeast)
Overall State Ranking: #135
#51
Ty Lannom
Ty
Lannom
6'0" | PG
Hendersonville | 2023
State
TN
Overall State Ranking: #136
Committed Point Guards
#1
Jaylen Jones
Jaylen
Jones
6'0" | PG
East Nashville | 2023
State
#178
Nation
TN
(Tennessee State)
#3
Jasen Brooks
Jasen
Brooks
6'1" | PG
Cleveland | 2023
State
TN
(UC-San Diego)
Camden Andrews
Camden
Andrews
6'1" | PG
Hamilton Heights | 2023
State
TN
(Nova Southeastern)
#43
Mauerice Sherrill
Mauerice
Sherrill
5'11" | PG
Lipscomb Academy (football) | 2023
State
TN
(Vanderbilt football)
