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<p>The 2023 rankings are out.</p>
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<p>We dive into the positional rankings. We now look at the shooting guards for the senior class. </p>
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<h2>Here are the top-10 SG's in the 2023 class:</h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1216716' first='Harrison' last='Reede'] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong></p>
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<p>Arguably the top shooter in the state. His range and ability to create separation give him that edge over most. He has an ultimate quick release and will rattle them off one by one. He is headed to <strong>St. John's.</strong> </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='973813' first='Jayson' last='Petty'] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong></p>
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<p>A tough and physical scoring guard who has improved each season. He is a true three level scorer and can pull-up from mid to the three point line plus get to the rim with his thicker frame. He is headed to <strong>Missouri-Kansas City</strong>. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='856640' first='Darnell' last='Fizer'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p>
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<p>A physical and versatile guard has many traits to like. He handles the ball like a lead guard and will make plays for his teammates. He can shoot it from both levels and will defend multiple positions.The son of former NBA player Marcus Fizer truly knows how to play. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1580112' first='Bradley' last='Swillie'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p>
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<p>Another sharp shooter with a long wingspan. He can be that classic 3 and D type in college. He has a pretty stroke from the three point line and can straight line drive to the rim. His length allows him to disrupt the passing lanes. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='814526' first='Ashton' last='Reese'] <strong>Pinnacle</strong></p>
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<p>A scoring guard with bounce is a sharp shooter. He has a nasty pull-up from mid-range off the dribble and his catch three is money. He is athletic to play above the rim on the break and can score in bunches. He committed to <strong>Trevecca Nazarene</strong> but recently de-committed. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='831118' first='Emery' last='Young'] <strong>Centennial</strong> <strong>(Pictured)</strong></p>
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<p>A two-way defensive scoring guard does many things well. He defends the 1-3 in high school and can score from all levels. His shooting has improved even since last year. He gets to the rim and will flush it down and has a pull-up. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='814531' first='Adonis' last='Thomas'] <strong>Ironwood</strong></p>
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<p>A versatile player who plays and defends multiple positions. He was Coach Augustine Swiss Army knife who can play the 1-3. He has good size and scores from all levels. He has become more athletic then last year and shoots the ball well. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1817694' first='Grant' last='Ashby'] <strong>Pima</strong></p>
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<p>A bigger guard handles the ball like a lead guard and can make plays for his teammates. He is a capable three point shooter but is best driving it to the basket using his size to his advantage. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1165972' first='Noah' last='Peterson'] <strong>Highland</strong></p>
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<p>Arguably the strongest guard pound for pound in the AIA. He gets downhill like a freight train and scores easily thru contact. He handles it and sees the court well. He will rebound and push the ball up the court and defend the 1-4. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1132004' first='Davis' last='Hester'] <strong>Liberty</strong></p>
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<p>One of the top straight shooters in the AIA. The shooting guard is best as a catch and shoot three point gunner type and can side step and let it fly from deep. He has a quick trigger and he comes with some bounce in his step and he is a tough on-ball defender. </p>
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