Standout Combo Guards:Class 5A/Class of 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here is a look at some of the top junior combo guards in Class 5A. These guys are all very good basketball players that can play at the next level. They are all must see players this year for college coaches.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1347180' first='Xavier' last='Ferguson'] 6'1" Zachary</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Xavier, was a all-district performer this past season. He was a consistent double digit scorer . He is good three point shooter and excellent passer. He can play either guard position with great ball handling skills.Xavier is a fantastic finisher at the rim with thunderous dunks.He is also one the hardest working players in the state which makes him a outstanding defensive player. He will be a outstanding college player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1596155' first='Nico' last='B Jones'] 6'2" Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nico,is one of the better combo guards in the state. He already has college offers from Texas state,Southern and Jacksonville. He has a complete offensive game and he hasn't even started his junior season.He has a great three point stroke from deep. He has outstanding finishing ability around the rim. Defensively he can guard multiple positions .He is a must see player this year for college coaches. Catholic won the state champioship this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1347276' first='Tate' last='McCurry'] 6'3" Catholic Of Baton rouge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tate , was the districts offensive Mvp. He averaged over 15 points a game.He is one the best three point shooters in the state. He can play both guard positions as well as forward. Tate is a very unselfish player who gets his teammates involved. He is a outstanding defensive player who can guard multiple positions. Catholic will be loaded again next season and ready for another championship run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1347261' first='Derrick' last='Johnson Jr'] 6'5" Holy Cross</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Derrick, is another terrific combo guard in the junior class. He consistently puts up double digits in both points and rebounds.He has the size and skill to play all 5 positions . He can score outside or in the paint. Derrick is very good defensively . He blocks shots and rebounds at a high level. He will have a very big junior season. He also excels on the football field. Holy Cross lost in the 2nd round of the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1275355' first='Ian' last='Malone'] 6'1" Sulpher</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ian, is a all southwest Louisiana performer. He averaged over 14 points a game this past season. He is a phenomenal shooter . He can really shoot the three point shot . Ian can also create space and hit the mid range shot off the dribble. He is a outstanding basketball player who plays the game at a high level. Defensively, he is a tuff hard nosed player who always seems to be at the right spot . Sulpher lost in the quarterfinals last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->