2028 Watch List: Point Guards (Part 1)

A true point guard who looks to get his teammates involved first and foremost, Applewhite has a good feel for the game, sees the floor well, and is a good ball-handler who limits turnovers. He's a quick guard who can play downhill when he's looking to score.     Borg is a small lead guard, listed at 5-7, but he's tough and doesn't shy away from contact around the rim. He can score from all three levels, shooting it well off both the dribble and the catch, and he's an adept playmaker off the bounce for his teammates, flashing impressive court vision and passing skills. He's a solid on-ball defender who uses his quickness to his advantage on that end of the floor, getting up into opposing ball-handlers and moving well laterally.     Lehman is an extension of the coach on the floor, a vocal lead guard who coaches his teammates through screens and offensive actions. He sees the floor well, likes to get his teammates involved, and does a nice job protecting the basketball while putting his teammates in positions to succeed.     A skilled lead guard with great court vision and instincts, Gary loves to get his teammates involved, putting them in great positions on the offensive end. He has good size at this point, listed above 6-feet, and that additional size advantage gives him unimpaired vision against many of those defending him. He can knock down shots from deep off the dribble and the catch, and he competes on the glass on both ends of the floor.     This is a class filled with small but talented guards, and Crawley is another. He can play with or without the ball in his hands, shooting it pretty well off the catch, and he's great in the mid-range off the dribble. He understands how to get to his spots and subtly create space to get his shot off. He's also skilled at getting to the rim and finishing through contact.     Lillie may have been the smallest player in the gym at our Freshman Showcase in August, but he was still impressive as a shot maker and creator. He's a skilled ball-handler and solid finisher around the rim, knowing how to finish over bigger defenders with a nice floater game. He shoots it at a high clip off both the dribble and the catch.     Chappell can play with or without the ball in his hands, knocking down shots off the catch when operating off the ball, and putting his teammates in quality spots when he's running the show. He handles the ball really well and doesn't get sped up against pressure.     An explosive athlete with a great first step, Gary blows by defenders and gets to the rim routinely off the dribble. He finishes through contact at the rim with either hand. He's a good on-ball defender who moves his feet, and he has quick hands that he uses to make life uncomfortable for opposing ball-handlers.     Idowu can play with or without the ball in his hands, knocking down shots off the catch routinely, getting great rotation on his jumper. He keeps the ball moving on the offensive end and is an active defender with quick hands.     Ealy is a pure shooter who can play with or without the ball in his hands. When working off the ball, he does a nice job flowing within the offense and finding open spaces to spot up and knock down shots off the catch with a quick release and picturesque form. He's also a reliable ball-handler and playmaker who can create good looks for his teammates.