Player Rankings Update: 2024 Stock Rising Guards
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Jax Abernathy GA #22 SG #4 HEIGHT 6'4" POS SG CLASS 2024 View Profile Jax Abernathy Instagram Twitter State: Georgia School: Christian Heritage Club: Atlanta All-Stars Up from No. 21Possibly the state’s most efficient scorer, Jax poured in 29.9 points,…
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Continue ReadingUp from No. 21Possibly the state’s most efficient scorer, Jax poured in 29.9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block per game while shooting 56% from inside the arc, 72-156 (46%) from three and 102/127 (80%) from the foul line. He is a Low to Mid-Major prospect that should start getting offers soon.
Up from No. 66Gray plays with a tremendous motor. He flies around defensively and likes to get to the rim on offense. Keenan put up 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game.
Up from No. 88Crafty playmaker. Quick slicing his way to the rim, loves to drop off assists in tight spaces. Has a knack for rising to the occasion. Gets big stops on defense and will get to his jumper when he needs to, but prefers to be a pass-first point guard.
Up from No. 96Strongly built off guard that can score from different levels. Good outside shooter gets to his spots. When he decides to take it all the way to the hoop, he’s strong enough to absorb contact and still finish. White is a competitive rebounder and can help guard larger players.
The Region 8-4A Player of the Year is a sparkplug. He’s a quick playmaker that can score when needed, but really likes to establish his high-octane shooters first. When Carruth does look for his points, he squirms past defenders before pulling up from the mid-range or craftily finishing in traffic.
Up from No. 142Thomas is a shot maker. He’s pretty much a jump shooter only, but he has deep range and can pile in points in bunches. Joseph’s breakthrough season sees him leading Portal in scoring at 16.1 points per game while adding 3.2 points, 3.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game. Thomas has elevated his three-point shooting from 33% to 40%, burying 72-179 deep balls.
Up from No. 148Has added a well-rounded scoring punch to North Cobb Christian after moving from River Ridge. Nets 12.9 points per game to go with 2.8 rebounds, 3 assists and 2.1 steals. Is a strong athlete that elevates to finish up close. Gets good lift on his jumper. Connecting on 42% of his threes.