2025 Rankings Update: Rising Combos and Point Guards

These guards show plenty of value as playmakers, effective off the dribble, creating opportunities for themselves and teammates. They have significantly risen over the past few months, either by moving up the rankings or recently being added on during this update.   The Combo Guards    [player_tooltip player_id='1679094' first='Spencer' last='Brown']   19.7 PPG   5 RPG   3 APG   On high volume, Brown has stepped into a much larger opportunity with 13-11 Fairview. Effective contributing shot attempts off the dribble, the guard remains one of the premier backcourt athletes in the Boulder area. His continued growth as a facilitator will be worth following, already bringing in plenty of gravity through this past season.    [player_tooltip player_id='2392946' first='Maurice' last='Fulcher']   15.5 PPG   2.7 APG   40% 3P   Fulcher's smooth handle combined with dynamic shotmaking make this guard a must watch for next season. Effective operating versus pressure with either hand, the guard has the ball on string. Both him and James Murray will be one of the more talented upper class backcourts in the metro area.    [player_tooltip player_id='2392972' first='Ehud' last='Tesfaye']   11.8 PPG   3.6 APG   Tesfaye's high energy defense has been especially valuable throughout this past season. An excellent playmaker while attacking the rim, the guard has a knack for drawing in the defense off of drives.    [player_tooltip player_id='2383391' first='Trey' last='Oden']   15.6 PPG   5.9 RPG   2.6 APG   Oden has made a very quick progression into one of the better perimeter shooters in the Southern Front Range. Making Banning-Lewis one of the must programs to follow next season in 3A.   [player_tooltip player_id='2397698' first='Jake' last='Scott']   Scott shows value as a complementary perimeter shooter, efficient off the catch. This summer will be a prime opportunity for him to reaffirm his value.   [player_tooltip player_id='2394222' first='Vance' last='Martinez']   14.6 PPG   5.2 RPG   34% 3P   Martinez shows immense potential as a perimeter creator, contributing 20+ points on six occasions this past season. Maintaining his shotmaking efficiency with the greater opportunity, the guard should be on radars given his immediate production at the varsity level.    [player_tooltip player_id='2394229' first='[player_tooltip player_id='2382300' first='Jordan' last='']' last='Jefferson']   10.4 PPG   3.2 APG   Jefferson provided valuable playmaking opportunities for a wildly successful Northfield program. Possessing a quick first step, he does well putting the defense on their heels, creating quality looks for teammates. If the lane is available, the guard is a willing scorer around the rim, overall a dependable guard with greater upside as a playmaker.    The Point Guards    [player_tooltip player_id='1848547' first='Tyce' last='Bollers']   18.8 PPG   2.8 SPG   A physical guard, Bollers has been excellent getting attempts around the rim, just about too big for backcourt defenders at the 3A level. Effective matching up with both backcourt positions, they are capable of walling off opponents. His opportunity at Strasburg with the bulk of ball handling opportunities will be worth following next season.    TJ Manuel   8 PPG   2.3 APG   39% 3P   Manuel is a knockdown three point shooter, effectively contributing on open attempts from kickout passes. He is not just a shooter, bringing a smooth handle with either hand, the guard looks to take advantage of poor or late closeouts.

These guards show plenty of value as playmakers, effective off the dribble, creating opportunities for themselves and teammates. They have significantly risen over the past few months, either by moving up the rankings or recently being added on during this update.