PHLA Top Point & Shooting Guards:Class 1A/Class of 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here is a look at some of the top guards in class 1A . Class 1A has some top talent year end and year out. It's a fun class to watch with great teams like Southern lab and White Castle who can compete with schools in any classification . I look forward to watching a exciting year of class 1A basketball. I could be a little bias being that my daughter plays middle school basketball for class 1A Ascension Catholic.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213564' first='Jonathan' last='Barron'] 5'11" Northwood Lena</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jonathan,was a honorable mention all-state point guard last season. He and [player_tooltip player_id='970126' first='Omarion' last='Layssard'] make up a dynamic back court that led Northwood Lena to a quarterfinal playoff appearance last season. Jonathan is a terrific shooter and passer . He is a lock down defender and this makes him a complete basketball player. Northwood Lena is my pick to win class 1A this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='970126' first='Omarion' last='Layssard'] 6'3" Northwood Lena</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Omarion, was a 2nd team all-state shooting guard last season . He averaged over 21 points game last year. He is the other half of Northwood Lena's dynamic duo. Omarion, is Mr.Hustle . He plays at 110 percent all the time . He is a great shooter and finisher in the paint . He is a fantastic defender. Omarion has all the tools to excel at the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1275326' first='Dekalen' last='Stipe'] 6'0 West St. John</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dekalen , led West St. John to a playoff appearance last season. He is a scoring point guard. Dekalen ,is excellent 3 point shooter and can finish at rim. He can play shooting guard as well as point. He knows how to find spots to get open . He is good passer and has good hands defensively .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1489732' first='Jadon' last='Ross']</strong> <strong>6'0" Elton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jadon, led Elton to a quarterfinal playoff appearance last season. I really like this kids game from the point guard position. He has a nice pull up mid range jumper can spot up and shoot the 3. He gets his teammates involved offensively . He has good quickness and can guard the 1 or 2 spot .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1149688' first='Gavin' last='Richardson'] 5'8" Ascension Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gavin , was district 7 -1A defensive mvp. He averaged over 13 points and 3 assist a game last season . Gavin is high energy player who is outstanding shooter and a phenomenal defender. He can play point or shooting guard. He plays bigger than his size and does all the little things well that makes him a complete player. Gavin is a very smart and gritty player . He will lead the bulldogs this season to a playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->