PHLA Top Point Guards: Class 5A/Class of 2024
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I will break down the top juniors in each classification . Here is a look at the top junior point guards in class 5A . The junior point guards are all true floor generals. They all are team leaders and…
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Continue ReadingI will break down the top juniors in each classification . Here is a look at the top junior point guards in class 5A . The junior point guards are all true floor generals. They all are team leaders and will lead there teams this season.
Kohen Rowbatham Kohen Rowbatham 6'1" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State LA 6’1″ Northshore
Kohen, was a class 5A all-state selection last season. He averaged 23 points a game . He led Northshore to a class 5A runner-up finish last season . Kohen is a outstanding player who can score anywhere on the court. He gets his teammates involved and plays good defense . He has a high IQ for basketball and seems to always know where to be on the court. He has offers from southern miss and southeastern la.
Turner Duncan Turner Duncan 6'3" | PG St. Augustine | 2024 State LA 6’3″ St. Augustine
Turner, is a prolific scorer from the point guard or shooting guard position . He is a terrific 3 point shooter and can score on dribble drives . He is a excellent passer and can guard multiple positions with his size . He has offers from University of New Orleans and Alabama State. St Augustine lost in the 1st round of the division 1 playoffs last season and i look them to make a deeper run this year.
Howard Gaskins Howard Gaskins 6'1" | PG Liberty Magnet | 2024 State LA 6’1″ Liberty Magnet
Howard, is a true floor general who controls the pace of the game . He can score off the dribble and spot up from behind the arc . He is a very good defender with his quickness. He is a total team player and the offense flows thru him. Liberty lost in the division 2 finals last season. I look them for to make another run this season. He has a offer from Northwestern la and more to follow.
Amir Chaney Amir Chaney 5'9" | PG Zachary | 2024 State LA 5’11” Zachary
Amir, is another floor general who is very smart basketball player . He is one of my favorite players to watch in the baton rouge area. He controls the pace of the game and can shoot the ball very well . He can score from behind the 3 point line and is a great finisher in the paint. Defensively he is very quick and constantly puts pressure on opposing teams ball handlers. Zachary is the defending 5A champs . .The broncos are poised for another championship run with Amir at the point.
Jamarion Thomas Jamarion Thomas 6'0" | PG Live Oak | 2024 State LA 6’0″ Live Oak
Jamarion, was a all district performer in district 4-5A last season. He sticks with the theme of great junior floor generals .Live oaks offense flows thru him in all phases of the game . He controls the pace makes timely passes and can score the basketball .Jamarion is definitely a player that can play at the next level. Live oak lost in the 1st round of the class 5A playoffs last season . I think they will return to the playoffs again this season with Jamarion running the show.