Class of 2024 Rankings Top Point/Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its updated Class of 2024 rankings this week. We start our positional breakdowns with a look at a group of top point/combo guards in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160661' first='Jobe' last='Bryant'] (Park Hills Central): The 6'0" point guard took his Rebels program to the next level as he led them to a berth in the Class 4 state championship game. He is an elite passer who can get a bucket on his aggressive drives off dribble penetration. He averaged 22 points, four rebounds and six assists a game on 50 percent shooting from the field and 80 percent from the free throw line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160820' first='B.J.' last='Williamson'] (New Madrid Central): The 6'0" point guard returned to the Eagles this season and helped lead them to the Class 3 state championship. He attacks the basket relentlessly while also being able to knock down 3-pointers from well beyond the 3-point line. He averaged 19.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.6 steals a game while making 49 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1427981' first='Clayton' last='Jackson'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'2" point guard increased his role in his junior season and helped lead the Lions to the Class 5 state championship. He is physically strong with the good playmaking and scoring ability. He averaged 13.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and three assists a game while shooting percent 40 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160818' first='Tim' last='Wooden'] (KC Central): A 6'1" point guard who has been a fixture as Central's starting point guard since he was a freshman. He has the strength to overpower smaller guards and the quickness and skills to get wherever he wants to go on the court. He's tough on the dribble penetration along with his ability to sink jumpers off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1315454' first='Isaiah' last='Bonaparte'] (Hickman): A 6'0" point guard who is one of the more creative ball handlers in this group of point guards. He has good quickness and a nice burst and combined with those handles, he's very difficult to keep out of the lane. He sets up his teammates well with his passing and he can create offense with his pull up jumper from the mid-range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1263625' first='Josiah' last='Kirkwood'] (Grandview): A 5'10" point guard who has been a starter since his freshman year. He has excellent speed and quickness, which impacts the game at both ends. He does a good job controlling the offense with his playmaking and court visions. He can break down defenders to get into the lane off the dribble and can also pull up to hit the 3-pointer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1430528' first='Mason' last='Dunlap'] (Eureka): A 6'0" point guard who led the Wildcats to a district championship and a berth in the Class 6 state quarterfinals. On a team that relied on stingy defense and low scoring games, he provided much of his team's offensive punch as well as big baskets in clutch situations. He averaged 13 points, four rebounds and three assists while making 35 percent of his 3-point attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160822' first='Ramzi' last='Salem'] (John Burroughs): A 6'3" combo guard who played the dual role of lead perimeter scorer and playmaker very well in helping lead the Bombers to a 20-victory season and a share of the Metro League title. He has solid handles and a very potent mid-range jumper that is butter. He averaged 12 points, three rebounds and three assists while making 45 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1579852' first='Grant' last='Redd'] (St. Pius X): A 5'9" point guard who is a three-year starter and led St. Pius to a quarterfinals berth in the Class 3 state tournament. He is quick with good ball skills and he gets to where he needs to go on the court. He averaged 18.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.0 steals this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1269598' first='Jayden' last='Banks'] (MICDS): A 5'10" point guard who impacts play at both ends of the court with his excellent speed and quickness. He is a very good on-ball defender who can harass opposing ball handlers for the full court. He has a nice pull up from the mid-range area and he is a solid 3-point shooter. He averaged 10.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 36 percent from 3-point range in helping lead the Rams to a berth in the Class 4 state quarterfinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->