New 2028 PGs Make Debut in Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What new names at the point guard position emerged putting themselves in the latest 2028 PHI Rankings?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454756' first='Juelz' last='Clausell'] (Quincy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clausell is a scoring combo guard who plays with flair.&nbsp; Constantly flying around making things happen.&nbsp; Plus shooter from beyond the arc, crisp passer off live dribbles, and is a pesky on ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454783' first='Shane' last='Lunford'] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lunford has the ball on a string and outstanding quickness.&nbsp; Stocky lead guard and knows how to use it to his advantage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454828' first='Kruz' last='Jackson'] (Centralia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young Centralia 6'1” point guard likes to get downhill getting two feet in the paint finishing at the rim.&nbsp; Scrappy defender and is tough for a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454829' first='Max' last='Wetzel'] (Mattoon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw from Wetzel at the SIT recently.&nbsp; The 5'10” guard is a plus shooter from behind the arc who also mixes in some soft touch finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381426' first='Trent' last='Williams'] (OPRF)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The younger brother of DJ Steward is a rangy 5'11” guard who plays taller than height with long arms.&nbsp; Really like what we have seen out of him on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454839' first='Joey' last='Biedke'] (Conant)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Biedke is a 6'0” sophomore that brings plus passing in the half court and is an in your face defender at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454840' first='Maddox' last='Blaha'] (O'Fallon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blaha is a smaller point guard that brings a spark to his squad.&nbsp; Plays with energy, solid passing, and mixes in some scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2882140' first='Makhi' last='Birditt'] (Normal Community)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Birditt plays limited minutes for Normal, but the guard caught our attention with his instincts and confidence as a backup for his squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2837670' first='MJ' last='Johnson'] (Oswego)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson goes 5'10” and is a sound three point shooter.  Sneaky rebounder for his size and position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More New Name PG Debuts<br></strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454850' first='Gabriel' last='Smith'] (Lindblom)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2422347' first='Darrin' last='Laye Jr.'] (Marshall)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3454854' first='Ayden' last='Kneer'] (Washington)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3454857' first='Isaac' last='Summers'] (Lane Tech)<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->