2025 Top Available Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top-ranked prospect in the 2025 class <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958321' first='Brandon' last='Lee']</strong> committed to Illinois on Monday. The 2025 pool is still filled with talent who will have a big impact on the hardwood this season, especially in the backcourt. Here are the 2025 top available shooting guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411410' first='Keith' last='McKnight'], 6'5 Hudson Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKnight is the top available prospect in the class and will be one to track throughout the course of the season. The 6'5 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and can finish through contact around the basket. McKnight uses his size to see over his defender and can also score in the mid-range. He pushes the pace in transition and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. McKnight is a talented guard prospect who will have the ball in his hands more in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411401' first='Emmanuel' last='Joe-Samuel'], 6'4 Camden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joe-Samuel poured in 23 points in the Group 2 final and should have more games like that in his senior season. The 6'4 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the basket and is unafraid of drawing contact. Joe-Samuel is more than just a slasher as he has a nice release on his jumper and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and slides his feet on the defensive end. Joe-Samuel is a gritty guard prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411409' first='Omari' last='Moore'], 6'3 Hudson Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore will be a guard prospect to track this year with his ability to make plays with the ball in his hands. The 6'3 guard has a good handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. Moore wastes little motion in his jumper and can shoot either off the catch or bounce. He can find his open teammates in the halfcourt and can get deflections on defense. Moore is a skilled guard prospect whose ability to impact the offense in a number of ways will help his development in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050413' first='Elijah' last='Brown'], 6'4 Life Center Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown has the ability to play on the wing as well, making him an intriguing prospect to watch. The 6'4 guard explodes off the floor for dunks and uses his strength to finish in traffic. Brown can also score in the mid-range and uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and works hard on the defensive end. Brown is an athletic guard prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1228551' first='Le'Darius' last='Jones'], 6'3 Camden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones had a strong summer and should carry it over into the winter. The 6'3 guard plays with confidence on the ball as he uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and finishes well around the basket. Jones has a nice touch in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense and is an underrated passer. Jones has picked up five D1 offers since the middle of June and is looking to increase that number this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1382983' first='Deuce' last='Maxey'], 6'2 College Achieve</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411621' first='Myles' last='Blackley'], 6'3 Immaculate Conception</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1677090' first='Djiby' last='Ly'], 6'3 Patrick School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213561' first='Brendan' last='Oliver'], 6'6 Blair Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1974140' first='AJ' last='Mickens'], 6'4 Hun</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->