2028 Rankings Update: The Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our&nbsp;<em>rankings</em>&nbsp;coverage continues today with a look at some of the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2028's</em>&nbsp;notable&nbsp;<em>Shooting Guards</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2028","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77248","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"77239","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679567ed97ba4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll continue with a look at ten&nbsp;<em>Shooting Guards</em>&nbsp;to watch from the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2028</em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2571917' first='Braylon' last='Washington']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washington, a 6'3" guard from <em>CATS Academy</em>, is a high level scorer with a physical profile. He's capable of playing on or off the ball, can take advantage of smaller guards in the post, and does a good job of getting to his spots off the bounce. He's a multi-positional defender that also provides a good amount of rebounding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2569348' first='Jackson' last='Vincent']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vincent, a 6'1" guard at <em>Billerica Memorial</em>, is a scoring slasher that does a nice job of using his length at the rim as a finisher. He's a multi-positional defender that causes steals in passing lanes and gets out and runs in transition for easy baskets. He's also capable of making shots in catch and shoot situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2716999' first='Jayquise' last='Norfleet']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norfleet, a 6'0" guard out of <em>Wilbur Cross</em>, plays with a high motor and does so out to 94', showing a relentlessness on the defensive end of the floor. He's a good rebounder for his size, can get to his spots off the bounce, and does a nice job of facilitating in the half-court as a playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2717011' first='Lucas' last='Mashikian']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mashikian, a 6'1" guard from <em>Roxbury Latin</em>, is a talented defender that can guard multiple positions while causing havoc in passing lanes. He's capable of guarding up and down a spot, rebounds in space, and offensively, does a nice job of finishing with either hand by the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2717348' first='Marcus' last='Magloire']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Magloire, a 6'2" guard at <em>St. John's Prep</em>, is a physical presence at the guard spot with plus athleticism and a nice motor. He's capable of scoring at multiple levels, but is at his best when getting downhill and using his athleticism to finish around the rim. He's also a talented on-ball defender that keeps opposing guards out of the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2689486' first='Michael' last='Parris']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parris, a 6'3" guard from <em>South Kent</em>, is a big time shooter from behind the arc that consistently gets his shot off against size. He has long arms and a good physical profile, runs the floor hard in transition, and does his work before the catch to be shot ready. He has in the gym range and the ability to make threes in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2717046' first='Ryan' last='Azzun']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Azzun, a 6'0" guard out of <em>Belmont Hill</em>, has a powerful frame and attacking mentality. He's a capable ball-handler that limits turnovers, gets where he wants to off the bounce, and can operate as both a scorer and facilitator in the half-court. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions and adds a dimension as a rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2569701' first='Trae' last='Ford']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ford, a 6'2" guard at <em>Loomis Chaffee</em>, is an open floor athlete that excels at playing at a high tempo. He's a good vertical athlete that covers ground quickly and is at his best when finishing with length by the rim. He's a disruptive defender that creates turnovers while guarding multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2527209' first='Weston' last='Tayebati']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tayebati, a 5'10" guard from <em>Beaver Country Day</em>, is a score first guard that does a nice job of getting to the rim off the bounce. He moves well without the ball, is always in attack mode, and knows how to finish through contact in the paint. He can guard in the full court and creates plenty of steals and deflections.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2637580' first='Carter' last='Moura']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moura, a 5'11" guard out of <em>Mount Saint Charles</em>, is a three levels scorer that can get bucks in the half-court and in transition. He has a nice shot from behind the arc, can get into his mid-range off the bounce, and finishes through traffic in the paint. Defensively, he has good lateral mobility and can create plenty of turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out for our next rankings update positional breakdown, a look at 2028's&nbsp;<em>small forwards</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->