Border League: Best Point Guards

<p>LAS VEGAS — The Border League has quickly become a must-stop event for high school, prep school, scouts and media alike. The field is always loaded with Division I talent and draws a good mix of nationally recognized programs and more local teams for exposure to college coaches and NBA scouts. This year's field was stacked as usual and we bounced between Coronado and Silverado high schools to take in the action. Below we break down the best point guards we watched.</p>   <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Deron Rippey Jr. | 2026 | Blair Academy (NJ)</h4>   <p>A top three pure point guard in the class. Combination of playmaking feel and IQ and ability to take over a game as a creator, scorer or defender will allow him to impact winning at the high major level from Day 1. Watched two full games of his at Border League and what stood out the most was his ability to lead - both by example and vocally - which are necessary traits for an elite point guard prospect. Possesses an elite understanding of how to play with pace in ball screens and his ability to quickly process the floor leads to him making the right reads and passes more often than not. Changes of speed and shiftiness allow him to get defenders off balance and scores around the rim with touch and savvy.</p>   <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Ikenna Alozie | 2026 | Dream City Christian (AZ)</h4>   <p>Quick and shifty ball handler whose combination of downhill speed, first step burst and ability to accelerate past defenders make him an elite paint touch guard in transition and half-court offense. Alozie's lightning quickness allows him to blow by defenders and get to the rim where he can score through or around rim protectors. Alozie is best when attacking the basket out of ball screen action where he uses his speed to get past defenses in any type of ball screen coverage: hedging, switching, or drop. Lateral speed, quick hands and fast reaction time make him a viable on-ball defender.</p>   <h4 class="wp-block-heading">JJ Sati-Grier | 2028 | Sierra Canyon</h4>   <p>Sati-Greer blends a unique balance of open court speed and transition push and play creativity with the basketball IQ to survey the floor and know when there isn't an advantage and to pull the ball out and run half-court offense. The 5-foot-10 sophomore always has his eyes up the floor and is one of those point guards who sees the game a few steps ahead of the defense, allowing him to process quickly and make smart decisions. Though it is his biggest strength, Sati-Greer isn't just a playmaker, and his crafty finishing ability around the rim puts pressure on retreating defenses.</p>   <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Nasir Anderson | 2027 | Prolific Prep (FL)</h4>   <p>Physical left-handed point guard who uses his combination of ball handling and strength to live in the painted area. Plays with good pace in isolation that allows him to get defenders out of position to open up driving lanes for him to attack. Uses his strong frame to initiate and finish through contact but is also an explosive vertical athlete who can rise up and finish over rim protectors. Has a high level feel for the game and a high basketball IQ which results in him being able to switch from being an elite scorer to an elite playmaker. Physical on-ball defender who pressured and disrupts ball handlers but can also hold his own inside when switched onto bigger defenders.</p>   <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1782686' first='Styles' last='Clemmons'] | 2026 | City Reapers (OTE)</h4>   <p>Lightning-quick playmaker who excels in transition, using burst and acceleration to pressure defenses and attack the rim. Creates opportunities for teammates by reading help defenders and distributing to shooters. Most effective in half-court offense as a ball screen creator, navigating coverage with agility and timing. Capable three-point shooter off the catch when given space and rhythm.</p>   <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Tyler Sutton | 2027 | City Reapers (OTE)</h4>   <p>Steady, true point guard who plays with poise and command in both half-court and transition settings. Shifty off the bounce with effective changes of speed and direction to manipulate defenders. Shows strong feel and decision-making as a facilitator, consistently setting up teammates in scoring positions. Plays with a high basketball IQ and understands tempo control. Competes with toughness and takes pride in guarding the ball at the point of attack.</p>

LAS VEGAS — The Border League has quickly become a must-stop event for high school, prep school, scouts and media alike. The field is always loaded with Division I talent and draws a good mix of nationally recognized programs and more local teams for exposure to college coaches and NBA scouts. This year's field was stacked as usual and we bounced between Coronado and Silverado high schools to take in the action. Below we break down the best point guards we watched.