Spring Watch: 2024 Point Guards

As crazy as it seems, we are right around the corner from AAU season tipping off. The first live period is officially less than a month away and while it’s almost guaranteed that the AAU ‘transfer portal’ opens up we will see a change of scenery for a bunch of the prospects that I’ll highlight over the next week or so, it’s still that time to shed light on who should be on folks’ radar moving into spring. We start with the 2024 point guards.

Daquan Davis Daquan Davis 6'2" | CG St. John's | 2024 State #111 Nation MD | Team Takeover

Davis is coming off an outstanding junior campaign helping St. John’s (DC) to a WCAC title with his game-winning layup. He proved himself as one of the most impactful two-way guards in the DMV and earned Max Preps DC Player of the Year for his efforts. Davis recently received his first blue blood offer from Villanova last week and will lace up for Team Takeover as they prep for a strong EYBL season after winning it at the 16U level.

Tyler Boston Tyler Boston 5'10" | PG Bullis | 2024 State MD | Team Thrill

Boston is another tough-nosed floor general who is set to take the floor after a steady junior season. Controlling the pace for a Bullis team that ranked among the top of the DMV throughout the season, Boston brings a balanced approach as a distributor and scoring presence from the lead guard spot. He has great feel, instincts and vision off the live dribble and doesn’t mind drawing contact on drives attacking the rim. He has touch on his floater and is a capable shooter off the catch from three. Boston will look to lead Team Thrill’s 17U squad after helping them to the UAA championship at the 16U level last summer.

Damien Jones Damien Jones 5'10" | PG Grace Brethren | 2024 State MD | Team Durant

Jones used this winter as a springboard for his name on the local hoops scene for a gritty Grace Brethren team. Like the two guard listed above here, Jones is a tenacious two-way presence who takes pride in locking up his individual matchup defensively. Where he relates to Davis is his explosive scoring ability. At this point, Davis is more of a consistent scorer throughout the course of a game, but Jones has the knack for filling it up in a hurry if the defense isn’t careful. He was a standout last summer for New World and looks to make the adjustment to the EYBL in joining what should be a talented Team Durant program.

Kingston Price Jr. | New World

Price is still a name that I feel is undervalued for all that he brings. Price put forth a productive season for Severn and proved himself against some of the area’s top guards in emphatic fashion. He stands 6’1, has good command on the ball with a tight handle and can play to whatever the defense gives him. Price can create space for himself to get his shot off in isolations, but operates more effectively in ball screens where he can use his quick burst, his good vision and a knack for finishing through contact around the basket with either hand.

Dontae Russo-Nance | Team Melo

Russo-Nance played his high school season in the NIBC with Oak Hill after moving to the U.S. from New Zealand. The 6’4 guard possesses great size, plays at his own pace and has advanced feel for the game as a passer. He’s more than capable of hurting the defense from deep off the catch and has a chance to make a name for himself if he can play well against EYBL competition starting in April.

Logan Suber Logan Suber 6'0" | PG Mt. Zion | 2024 State MD | Washington Warriors

Suber impressed as he orchestrated Mt. Zion Prep Academy to the MPSC title and a little over a week later, the first ever Maryland Private School State Tournament title. The 5’11 floor general has blazing end-to-end speed is puts constant pressure on the rim in the open floor, but Suber also understands how to control the pace of a game and execute in a half court setting. You’ll see him knock down a mid-range jumper after creating space with a crossover or step-back and he’s also a capable finisher with either hand when he gets all the way to the basket. However, Suber’s approach is being more of a pass-first guy who understands spacing, has good instincts and can make quick reads on the fly off the live dribble.