2028 Rankings Update: Combo Guards to Track

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 watch list came out this week with nearly 50 prospects being ranked. The combo guard group has the potential to make noise this season and will be one to watch throughout the season. Here are the 2028 combo guards to track this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305481' first='Jaylen' last='Lewis'], 6'0 Don Bosco Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis has stepped into a big role early in his varsity career and hasn't been phased by the challenge. The 6'0 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. Lewis can also put the ball on the floor and finishes in a variety of ways around the basket. He can also score in the mid-range and moves his feet on the defensive end. Lewis is a talented guard prospect who has the potential to put up big games down the stretch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504904' first='Izayah' last='Cooper'], 6'0 St. Rose</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper has made an impact early for the Purple Roses as he's provided them with stability in the backcourt. The 6'0 guard plays with poise on the ball as he rarely gets sped up by on-ball pressure and gets to his spot on the floor. Cooper uses his handle to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes nicely around the basket. He threads passes to his teammates in the halfcourt and gets deflections on the defensive end. Cooper is gaining more confidence within the St. Rose offense, which will help his game in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504899' first='Chase' last='Pettiford'], 6'0 Immaculate Conception</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pettiford has flashed at times this season for a Lions team that is looking to repeat as sectional champions. The 6'0 guard has a good first step, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and knows how to finish around the basket. Pettiford is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his jumper and can make opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He is an underrated passer and pushes the pace well in transition. Pettiford's ability to play on and off the ball is something that will help his development throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2683646' first='Aaron' last='Feath'], Hillsborough</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feath has made an immediate impact with Hillsborough so far as he is second on the team in scoring. He has a clean shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Feath moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on defense. Feath has three games already this season with at least three made triples and is looking to increase that number during the course of the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194748' first='Bryce' last='Scott'], 5'9 Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scott is an intriguing prospect to watch as he has the ability to play both on and off the ball. The 5'9 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get by his defender off the bounce and finish at the rim. Scott can also score in the mid-range and finds his open teammates in the halfcourt. He is an underrated defender and moves well without the ball in his hands. Scott is a skilled guard prospect whose ability to run the offense effectively will help his stock this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->