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2028 Rankings: PG Prospects in the Top 50

2028 Rankings: PG Prospects in the Top 50
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson February 20, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
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Aaron Lawler
Aaron Lawler 6'1" | PG | 2028
NC
AJ Morman
AJ Morman 5'10" | PG | 2028
NC
Kaharri Coleman
Kaharri Coleman 6'4" | PG/SG | 2028
NC
O’Brian Lowery Jr.
O’Brian Lowery Jr. 5'8" | CG | 2028
NC
Paxton Coon
Paxton Coon 6'0" | PG/SG | 2028
NC
Jaleel Smith
Jaleel Smith 6'1" | CG | 2028
VA
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the point guard prospects making their debut in the 2028 rankings in North Carolina!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2623267"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b759ab2ab31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morman has been one of the primary leaders in the Southern Durham backcourt as he makes his debut at No. 2 overall and No. 1 at the point guard position. He's hit the ground running on the varsity stage, averaging 14.5 points, 4.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. He's got a high-major feel to his game in the early stages with his ability to fill up the stat sheet and make things happen at the point guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194796"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2329624,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b759ab2abb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith makes his debut at No. 4 overall in the 2028 rankings and No. 2 at the point guard position as he continues to excel at Huss in the Big South Conference. He dropped 40 points on 14-of-20 shooting along with seven rebounds and five assists in their conference tournament semifinal victory over Crest as he continues to show he can play at a high level. He's produced 23.2 points, 5.3 assists, 4.4 steals and 4.1 assists per game on 52 percent shooting from the field to start his high school career. Another PG prospect with high-major potential!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2619645"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b759ab2ac03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coleman has been the unsung leader for Harding University as a new coaching staff takes over. He checks in at No. 7 overall and the No. 3 point guard in the 2028 rankings. He's producing stellar numbers as a freshman with 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.3 steals per contest on 42 percent shooting from the field and 33 percent from behind the arc. He's an athletic, crafty floor general for DI and DII programs in the region to get eyes on in the Charlotte metro area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2559283"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b759ab2ac42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lowery has been one of the leaders in the South Point backcourt alongside junior Jaishawn Woods as they look to improve on things. He's produced 20.5 points, 2.8 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per contest while knocking down 88 3-pointers in 2024-25. He's shooting 39 percent from behind the arc while ranking seventh overall in the North Carolina in 3-pointers made, according to MaxPreps. He's a shifty lead guard who can get hot in a hurry from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2743644"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b759ab2ac7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another young point guard with a bright future, Lawler is one to watch at Garinger High as he checks in at 18th overall and the No. 5 point guard spot. He put up 20.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.6 steals per contest in his varsity debut for the Wildcats. They went through some growing pains in 2024-25, but Lawler is certainly set to play with a huge chip on his shoulder in Year 2. He's a prospect with grit and determination to keep eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2352917"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b759ab2acb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coon has been the leading name in the backcourt for Wake Christian Academy as he checks in at No. 22 overall in the 2028 rankings and the No. 6 point guard. He's shown he can fill it up in a hurry with 20.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game in his freshman season. He's knocked down 63 3-pointers while shooting 37 percent from behind the arc in 2024-25. He's a gritty guard for DI and DII programs in the region to get eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at the point guard prospects making their debut in the 2028 rankings in North Carolina!

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AJ Morman

AJ Morman

NC
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HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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State: North Carolina
School: Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Club: Garner Road

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Morman has been one of the primary leaders in the Southern Durham backcourt as he makes his debut at No. 2 overall and No. 1 at the point guard position. He's hit the ground running on the varsity stage, averaging…

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Jaleel Smith

Jaleel Smith

VA
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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State: Virginia
School: Oak Hill Academy
Club: Team United

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Smith makes his debut at No. 4 overall in the 2028 rankings and No. 2 at the point guard position as he continues to excel at Huss in the Big South Conference. He dropped 40 points on 14-of-20 shooting along…

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Kaharri Coleman

Kaharri Coleman

NC
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2028
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State: North Carolina
School: West Charlotte
Club: Team CP3

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Coleman has been the unsung leader for Harding University as a new coaching staff takes over. He checks in at No. 7 overall and the No. 3 point guard in the 2028 rankings. He's producing stellar numbers as a freshman…

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O’Brian Lowery Jr.

O’Brian Lowery Jr.

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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State: North Carolina
School: South Point
Club: Team CP3 EYCL

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Lowery has been one of the leaders in the South Point backcourt alongside junior Jaishawn Woods as they look to improve on things. He's produced 20.5 points, 2.8 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per contest while knocking down 88…

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Aaron Lawler

Aaron Lawler

NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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State: North Carolina
School: Charlotte Christian
Club: 1 of 1 Elite

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Another young point guard with a bright future, Lawler is one to watch at Garinger High as he checks in at 18th overall and the No. 5 point guard spot. He put up 20.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and…

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Paxton Coon

Paxton Coon

NC #93
PG/SG #23
HEIGHT 6'0"
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CLASS 2028
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Coon PG/SG
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2028 Rankings: PG Prospects in the Top 50
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State: North Carolina
School: Fuquay-Varina
Club: No Guts No Glory NC

Coon has been the leading name in the backcourt for Wake Christian Academy as he checks in at No. 22 overall in the 2028 rankings and the No. 6 point guard. He's shown he can fill it up in a hurry with 20.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game in his freshman season. He's knocked down 63 3-pointers while shooting 37 percent from behind the arc in 2024-25. He's a gritty guard for DI and DII programs in the region to get eyes on.

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