Updated 2028 Rankings: Guards (5-1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently updated our 2028 class rankings, looking at 70 of the top sophomores in the state of Virginia. Here's a look at the top 5 point and combo guards in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5) Jajuan Bailey | 5'10” PG | Oak Hill Academy (#8 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bailey is one of the youngest players on this Oak Hill team, and playing behind some of the top guards in the country he's only going to continue to improve what is already a very talented game that he has. The 5'10” guard is super shifty and skilled with the ability to isolate and create space to make shots from multiple levels, he can get in the paint and make plays for his teammates on kick-outs and dump offs, and he's able to control the tempo and the game on both ends of the floor too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4) [player_tooltip player_id='2194780' first='Aaron' last='Bryant'] | 6'1” PG | Gillion Academy (#6 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2794372,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/IMG_7617.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/IMG_7617.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2794372" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryant transferred to Gillion from Paul VI before the season started, and he's been having a great season so far for them despite playing in a lineup with four seniors who are committed to division one schools showing how talented he is. The 6'1” lead guard is comfortable playing both on and off the ball as he is great using ball screens to get in the lane or take advantage of switches, he is a knock down shooter from deep off the catch and on the move with good range, and he understands nuisances to the game that most players his age just don't understand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3) [player_tooltip player_id='2884415' first='Devin' last='Ainsworth'] | 6'3” PG | St. Stephen's St. Agnes (#5 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3316250,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_9247.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_9247.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3316250" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a big time freshman season, Ainsworth has continued to improve even more so far during his sophomore year, as he's emerging as one of the top guards in the DMV regardless of class and will warrant some big time attention from coaches moving forward. The 6'3” lead guard has great size and is very strong with the ball to get in the lane and play through contact, he is lightning quick with a great first step and good burst to get downhill, he can create space and make shots from the midrange and from deep, and he is a very good on ball defender as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2) [player_tooltip player_id='2548185' first='Kelvin' last='Anderson'] | 6'2” CG | Petersburg (#4 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3003698,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Kelvin-Anderson-crop-4919x3230-1760820072.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Kelvin-Anderson-crop-4919x3230-1760820072.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3003698" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson transferred to Petersburg this summer after having a great freshman year at Catholic, and since then he played well on the 3SSB Circuit, has had a great start to his sophomore campaign, and is getting recognized with high major offers and as a nationally ranked prospect. The 6'2” combo guard is built and plays like a grown man with his ability to get downhill and finish through contact, he can score it off the bounce from multiple levels, he can post smaller defenders, and he brings great toughness on the glass and on the defensive end as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1) [player_tooltip player_id='2916372' first='Damien' last='Robinson'] | 6'3” PG | Landstown (#3 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2961598,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Damien-Robinson.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Damien-Robinson.jpg?w=441" alt="" class="wp-image-2961598" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson is easily the breakout player in the 757 so far this season, if not the entire state, as he's not only put up big scoring numbers, but is quite possibly the top 2 way guard in the area regardless of class. The 6'3” guard impacts winning in many different ways, as he's a super talented shot maker offensively, but also plays with a great motor defensively and is willing to do the little things most scoring guards won't. He has in the gym range and great footwork to create space to get his shot off, he has a great IQ and good instincts on both ends of the floor, he's gotten more explosive as he's grown into his body, and he has a swagger about him as someone who knows he can beat you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->