Future Stars in the Backcourt: 2028 Guards to Keep an Eye On

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The 2028 class is full of highly talented guards and here are a few to keep an eye on…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2750480,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Bryce-Young-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Bryce-Young-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2750480" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2748260' first='Bryce' last='Young']&nbsp;</strong>(6'0/PG/'28/Muscle Shoals)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Hezzy.Bryce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @HezzyBryce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Bryce is a talented backcourt prospect who has a budding scoring prowess. He is really good at getting downhill and living in the paint and at the rim. He has a quick first step and does a good job accelerating off the bounce. He is at his best when he has the ball in his hands and the freedom to create off the bounce. Using his ability to get his teammates good looks off the attention he draws is an area he can continue to improve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2750477,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Tylan-Pace-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Tylan-Pace-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2750477" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194647' first='Tylan' last='Pace']&nbsp;</strong>(5'7/PG/'28/Sparkman)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: iam_ty_pace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tylan is one of the purest lead guards in this class. He is heady and plays with a really good feel of how to control tempo. He has good court awareness and reads well what the defense is attempting to do. He does a really good job distributing the rock and making sure his playmakers get touches. He can knock down the trey ball, which helps keep his defender honest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2615736,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PH-Landyn-Joshua-Smith-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/PH-Landyn-Joshua-Smith-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2615736" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194608' first='Landyn' last='Smith'] </strong>(6'0/CG/'28/Thompson) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: landyn4ushoopaz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Landyn is a tough backcourt talent with an aggressive offensive mindset. Whether playing on or off the ball, he is looking to get paint touches and make plays from the inside of the defense. Landyn impacts both ends of the floor and is one of the hardest-playing guards in the class. He is really good at finding ways to score and does a good job finding ways to keep opponents' best players from scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2672827,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/PH-Landyn-Williams-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/PH-Landyn-Williams-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2672827" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2748359' first='Landyn' last='Williams']</strong> (5'10/PG/'28/Austin)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: landynw2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @landynw2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Landyn is a dynamic lead guard who has shown his complete control of the Austin squad. He has really progressed throughout the season and is playing beyond his years. He is a really good decision-maker with a budding PG IQ. He has pop to his game and is elusive with his handle when breaking down defenders. His experience this year will be a foundation for him to build upon, as he has the potential to be a really good floor general.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2712875,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Kam-Foster-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Kam-Foster-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2712875" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2748311' first='Kam' last='Foster']</strong> (6'1/CG/'28/Homewood) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Showtime_kam2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Showtime_kam2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kam is a smooth wing who has a good feel for the game. This is the first edition of the 2028 rankings and don't be surprised if he's one of the quickest risers in future editions. He has the ability to play multiple positions and has immense potential on both ends of the floor. He has a playmaking upside that is going to fuel his rise if he can continue to polish his game. He is really good at creating opportunities for himself and his teammates, and his development is one to watch.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2750481,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Charleston-Owens-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PH-Charleston-Owens-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2750481" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194645' first='Charleston' last='Owens']</strong> (5'9/PG/'28/Madison Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Charleston.owens</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Charleston.owen1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Charleston is the only freshman on the varsity and he is playing beyond his years. He is a true floor general with a really good understanding of the game. He can score when he must, but he is at his best when he is facilitating the offense and being the head of the snake. He has a great knack for finding open teammates and a creative ability to get the ball where it needs to go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2640301,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/PH-Graham-Gossett-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/PH-Graham-Gossett-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2640301" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2748353' first='Graham' last='Gossett']</strong> (6'1/CG/'28/Huntsville HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: grahamgossett.0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The only thing that is stopping Graham from being on the varsity this year as a freshman is that the Huntsville varsity is loaded with seniors. Make no mistake about it, you will see Graham on varsity next year and contributing. He has a budding offensive scoring prowess and scores it from all levels. He is really good balancing scoring and facilitating and can be productive playing either guard spot. He is a shot-maker who is going to be a key source of production for the Panthers for several years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->