Updated 2024 Rankings Top Point/Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2024 rankings this week. We begin our positional breakdowns with a look at the top point/combo guards in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160661' first='Jobe' last='Bryant'] (Park Hills Central): The 6'0" point guard led the Rebels to a berth in the Class 4 state championship game a year ago. He had a very good summer playing with the [program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey'] 17U team during the summer. He averaged 22 points, four rebounds and six assists a game last season. He has received Division I offers in both football and basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1427981' first='Clayton' last='Jackson'] (Cardinal Ritter): The 6'2" point guard was a big part of Ritter's run to the Class 5 state championship. A strong two-way player, he averaged 13.4 points, three assists and three steals a game. He played for [program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite']'s 17U in the Nike EYBL during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160820' first='B.J.' last='Williamson'] (New Madrid Central): The 6'0" combo guard helped pace the Eagles to the Class 3 state championship with his dynamic scoring. He attacks the basket and has deep shooting range. As a junior, he averaged 20 points, three rebounds and three assists a game while making 49 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1579187' first='Terrell' last='Gaines'] (Mt. View Liberty): The 5'8" guard is one of the top offensive players in the SWMO area. He is a three-level scorer who can break down defenders to get into the lane or pull up and knock down shots from well beyond the 3-point line. He recently committed to Austin Peay.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160818' first='Tim' last='Wooden'] (KC Central): The 6'1" point guard will be entering his fourth year as a varsity starter at Central. He's physical strong with the ability to score along with a high basketball IQ. He has led the Yellowjackets in scoring the past two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1315454' first='Isaiah' last='Bonaparte'] (Hickman): A 6'1" point guard who is one of the top floor leaders in the Mid Missouri area. He is a creative ball handler who can break down defenders off the dribble for layups and pull up jumpers from the mid-range. He had a strong summer playing for the Columbia Supreme 17U.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160822' first='Ramzi' last='Salem'] (John Burroughs): A 6'3" combo guard who is entering his fourth year as a varsity starter for the Bombers. He is a confident mid-range jump shooter who can also knock down the 3-pointer. He averaged 12 points, three rebounds and three assists in leading JBS to a 20-win season. He played with [program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey'] 17Us during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1269598' first='Jayden' last='Banks'] (MICDS): A 5'9" point guard who is an excellent two-way performer. He helped lead the Rams to a berth in the Class 4 state quarterfinals as he averaged 11 points and 3.5 assists a game while shooting 36 percent from 3-point range. He had a strong summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey'] 17U team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1430528' first='Mason' last='Dunlap'] (Eureka): The 6'0" point guard is an excellent playmaker who led the Wildcats to a district title and a berth in the Class 6 state quarterfinals. As a junior, he averaged 13 points, four rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 35 percent from the field. He played for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075378' first='MPJ' last='Elite'] 17U team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->