Rankings Release: The 2028 Combo Guards

Rankings coverage continues for the Class of 2028 with a look at the Combo Guards!   The top overall spot at the Combo Guard position is held by Mount Saint Charles Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='2569694' first='Kyle' last='Delves'] (#5). The 6'2" guard is an above the rim athlete that thrives with the basketball in his hands. He's a natural leader that knows how to run an offense, but can also take over a game with his ability to score the basketball.   Below are five more Combo Guards to watch from the latest rankings update:    McClure, a guard out of Phillips Exeter Academy, checks in at #37 overall and #4 among the combo guards. McClure, a two-time Player of the Year in the NHIAA, has a knack for scoring the basketball. He's a gifted scorer that can make threes in catch and shoot situations, as well as off the bounce. On top of that, he does a nice job of playing through contact in the paint, showing a lot of creativity as a scorer. Defensively, he can guard any perimeter spot and does a nice job of both rebounding in space and making plays in passing lanes.     Brown, a guard out of Proctor Academy, checks in at #61 overall and #10 among the combo guards. Brown is a crafty ball-handler that does a great job of creating an advantage and then finding his teammates in positions to score. He finishes over size with touch in the paint, knows how to create space with the bounce to get into his jump shot, and has a nice feel for the game when operating out of ball screens. Defensively, he can really sit in a stance and defend, particularly in space, where his quick hands and feet are an asset.     Devine, a guard out of the MacDuffie School, checks in at #93 overall and #17 among the combo guards. Devine shows an ability to balance playmaking with scoring, showing an understanding of when to attack as a scorer and when to find his teammates for easy baskets. He does a nice job of knocking down shots in catch and shoot situations, as a standstill guy and on the move. He gets up the floor quickly in transition, always has his eyes down-court, and is adept at keeping defenders off balance by playing at different speeds. He's a gritty defender that pressures the ball at the point of attack and makes opposing ball-handlers uncomfortable.     Howell, a guard out of Phillips Andover Academy, checks in at #120 overall and #20 among the combo guards. Howell is a dynamic ball handler with twitchy movements off the bounce. He's elite at creating space with dribble moves, getting into his scoring package or creating plays for teammates when he gets a piece of the paint. He's comfortable playing off the ball as a shooter and also does a nice job of operating out of ball screens, where he's able to turn the corner at will. Defensively, he's a point of the attack defender that creates plenty of turnovers by getting his hands on the ball in space.     Fortier, a guard out of St. Mary's, checks in at #123 overall and #22 among the combo guards. Fortier has a quick first step, tight handle, and impressive floor vision; all of which makes him one of the better playmaking guards in this class. He does a nice job of letting the game come to him, knows how to keep defenders off balance, and delivers the ball to teammates in positions where they can easily score it. On the other end of the floor, he guards either guard spot, showing a good understanding of angles and a toughness needed to make plays at the point of attack.    Keep an eye out this week as we continue our positional breakdowns for the Class of 2028!

Rankings coverage continues for the Class of 2028 with a look at the Combo Guards!