2028 Rankings Update: Top Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 rankings update was released on Tuesday with around 150 prospects taking part in the update. The backcourt is filled with talent that should make an impact on the hardwood this winter. Here are the 2028 combo guards to watch after the rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77244","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"75759","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d5d972d3ccb"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504902' first='Jamieson' last='Young'], 6'1 Cherry Hill East</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young is the top-rated combo guard in the rankings and is primed for a monster sophomore season. The 6'1 guard has a smooth shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and can knock down triples in bunches. Young can also get into the paint off the bounce and has a nice touch in the mid-range. He moves well without the ball in his hands and slides his feet on the defensive end. Young is a sharp-shooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance throughout the course of the 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 the ability to play both on and off the ball, which he should showcase throughout the course of the season. The 6'0 lefty has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and is a crafty finisher around the rim. Lewis can also make opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc and can shoot either off the catch or bounce. He is an underrated passer and uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end. Lewis is a play-making guard prospect who should showcase his talent throughout the course of the season for the Ironmen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504904' first='Izayah' last='Cooper'], 6'0 CBA</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper is set to make an immediate impact for the Colts with his ability to make plays with the ball in his hands. The 6'0 guard plays with composure on the ball as he rarely gets sped up by on-ball pressure and threads passes to his open teammates in the half court. Cooper finishes strong around the rim and sets his feet before he shoots. He is a tough on-ball defender and pushes the pace well in transition. Cooper is a speedy lead guard prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504899' first='Chase' last='Pettiford'], 6'1 St. Benedict's</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pettiford joins the Gray Bees after Immaculate Conception closed down this June and is looking to make an impact right away. The 6'1 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and can finish through contact around the basket. Pettiford is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He can also play on the ball and is an underrated defender. Pettiford is a talented guard prospect who should fill up the box score this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2631499' first='Julian' last='Hall'], 5'10 Elizabeth</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hall had a strong summer and is looking to carry that over into the winter. The 5'10 guard is a blur in the open floor as he uses his speed to blow by his defender and finishes well around the rim. Hall can also score in the mid-range and threads passes to his open teammates. He is a tough on-ball defender and is an underrated rebounder. Hall is a speedy guard prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504507' first='Jayden' last='Robinson'], 5'10 Teaneck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2783963' first='Shane' last='Jacobs'], 6'0 DePaul Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194748' first='Bryce' last='Scott'], 5'9 Roselle Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2723376' first='Kenneth' last='Sharperson'], 5'9 Morristown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2907908' first='Latrell' last='Christian'], 6'1 Hudson Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->