Rankings Review: Top 10 Unsigned Point Guards
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Good point guards are at a premium on the college level. The class of 2024 has some very good point guards such as Turner Duncan Turner Duncan 6'3" | PG St. Augustine | 2024 State LA . While he is…
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Continue ReadingGood point guards are at a premium on the college level. The class of 2024 has some very good point guards such as Turner Duncan Turner Duncan 6'3" | PG St. Augustine | 2024 State LA . While he is a top ten guard that is unsigned, there are other point guards outside of the top ten who are very good. In this PHLA exclusive, we will look at the top ten unsigned points.
Josh Smith Josh Smith 6'3" | PG Madison Prep | 2024 State LA (Madison Prep) – The Baton Rouge lefty is a battle tested guard who has been in every situation imaginable on the hardwood. His break at the beginning of the season rejuvenated him. Josh can penetrate and kick or shoot it from deep. He is also one of the best rebounding guards in the game. His wealth of experience will help any team on the next level.
Laurence Nathan Laurence Nathan 6'2" | PG Carver | 2024 State LA (Carver) – Nathan is another state championship winning lefty with a massive amount of experience. His ability to take the ball to the rack and finish helps him break down defenses. Nathan is also a knock down shooter from deep. He can put pressure on defenses in multiple ways on the floor.
Aumad Hackett Aumad Hackett 6'0" | PG Bonnabel | 2024 State LA (Bonnabel) – Hackett is a point who gets everyone into the offense. He has a knack for getting to the paint and getting fouled or finding a teammate. Hackett is special in that he can go on hot streaks and take over a game using the drive and the three. His style of point play is very unique.
Howard Gaskins Howard Gaskins 6'1" | PG Liberty Magnet | 2024 State LA (Liberty) – Gaskins is an explosive point guard who can get to the rim in a blur. He has the ability to finish over taller players or through contact. Howard can also make the outside shot which makes him very hard to guard. His explosion and shot-making him difficult to cover.
Cornelius Brown Cornelius Brown 5'9" | PG Kennedy | 2024 State LA (Kennedy) – The Kennedy point guard is an acrobatic and creative finisher at the rim. He can get down hill very quickly and finish with either hand. Brown can also get hot from three. He is definitely difficult to stay in front of and is good at creating shots for others.
Amir Chaney Amir Chaney 5'11" | PG Zachary | 2024 State LA (Zachary) – Chaney is great in the open floor either getting to the cup or making the right pass. He is at his best when he gets into the paint and makes defenses collapse. Chaney is also tough and takes bumps to get the rim. He is good at putting pressure on teams.
Greg Manning Greg Manning 5'6" | PG Benton | 2024 State LA (Benton) – While Manning is one of the best running backs in the state, he can just as easily step on a college floor. He is the fastest guard end-to-end with the ball and can get to the rim in a blur. Greg is good at the mid-range shot as well. He may be the best athlete at point guard.
Jamarion Thomas Jamarion Thomas 6'0" | PG Live Oak | 2024 State LA (Live Oak) – Thomas may be the most traditional point guard out of this group. He is definitely a guard who will look to get others involved first and then try to get his. Thomas is quick from end to end and has a deceptive handle as well. He is as solid as they come.
Romelo Joseph Romelo Joseph 6'2" | PG Lafayette | 2024 State LA (Lafayette) – While he is very good at playing off the ball, Joseph can play a very good point guard. Romelo is good at getting to the elbow and making jumpers. From that, he seems to find shooters and cutters almost at will. His athleticism helps make things easy for him at the one.
Mason Lavergne Mason Lavergne 6'0" | PG Dunham | 2024 State LA (Dunham) – The Dunham point has speed and a very high basketball IQ. He seems to know when to make the right play at all times. Lavergne is very good at getting his shot when necessary. However, he is at his best finding others and operating in the half court or transition. His decision-making is very good.
Louisiana has a ton of other point guards and these are the best of the best. The state has other point guards who are very good as well. Look for some of them to be recruited to play at the next level also.