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2028 Rankings: Top Shooting Guards

2028 Rankings: Top Shooting Guards
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi April 29, 2026 @ 03:31 PM
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Ryder Akins
Ryder Akins 6'3" | SG | 2028
KY
Justin Hughes
Justin Hughes 6'4" | SG/SF | 2028
KY
Tyson Duke
Tyson Duke 6'4" | SG/PG | 2028
KY
Caleb Marshall
Caleb Marshall 6'1" | SG | 2028
KY
Bryce Vernon
Bryce Vernon 6'4" | SG | 2028
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 class has a ton of early hype and a lot of offers already. As they move to being upperclassmen, the rankings are starting to shuffle and there are some players who have come from out of nowhere to climb near the top. Here's a look at the top shooting guards in the 2028 rankings. This does not feature any players who were already written about in the top ten article.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2028","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77248","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"97","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f216bc56217"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2541123"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f216bc58f5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A really skilled and strong scorer who excels at getting to his spots, Akins has some James Harden to his game. He's a heavy left handed driver who averaged 15 points per game this past season for the state champions. A 37% shooter from three, Ryder is also a reliable shooter. He's one of the best isolation scorers in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2400700"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f216bc59019"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Speaking of great shooters, Marshall may be the best in the state. While facing all sorts of defensive coverage, Caleb hit 41% from three while making over 4 per game. Most nights, Marshall was facing the team's best defender but he still managed to score 21 points per game. He needs to continue improving as a defender and as a play maker but Caleb has the chance to be the best player in Lexington next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2450182"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f216bc590d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A strong driver who continues improving as an all around player, Tyson has made a lot of strides over the past few seasons. Duke has a really high ceiling and should continue to improve as he is a hard worker, from all indications. Tyson could be a breakout candidate for next high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2532061"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f216bc59169"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ashland is so deep and talented that it is easy to overlook a player like Justin. Probably the most explosive player on that Tomcats roster, Hughes is a good downhill driver and is a capable three point shooter. Perhaps his potential is highest on the defensive end, where Justin can switch across multiple positions and has the physical tools to be a true lock down defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2360943"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f216bc591f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryce is a long and lanky shooter who does most of his offensive damage from the perimeter. Vernon has a high basketball IQ and knows how to make an impact without the ball in his hands at all times. The next step for Vernon will be to continue improving as a movement shooter and less of a catch and shoot guy. He's a player to keep an eye on as he could find himself getting real D1 interest soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 2028 class has a ton of early hype and a lot of offers already. As they move to being upperclassmen, the rankings are starting to shuffle and there are some players who have come from out of nowhere to climb near the top. Here's a look at the top shooting guards in the 2028 rankings. This does not feature any players who were already written about in the top ten article.

Ryder Akins

Ryder Akins

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Ryder
Akins SG
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
George Rogers Clark
|
KY
2028 Rankings: Top Shooting Guards
A really skilled and strong scorer who excels at getting to his spots, Akins has some James Harden...
Written by Steve Quattrocchi
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Ryder Akins

State: Kentucky
School: George Rogers Clark
Club: Tennessee Impact
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Caleb Marshall

Caleb Marshall

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Caleb
Marshall SG
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Lexington Christian
|
KY
2028 Rankings: Top Shooting Guards
Speaking of great shooters, Marshall may be the best in the state. While facing all sorts of defensive...
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Caleb Marshall

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State: Kentucky
School: Lexington Christian
Club: STARS Basketball Club
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Tyson Duke

Tyson Duke

KY
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Tyson
Duke SG/PG
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
East Jessamine
|
KY
2028 Rankings: Top Shooting Guards
A strong driver who continues improving as an all around player, Tyson has made a lot of strides...
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Tyson Duke

State: Kentucky
School: East Jessamine
Club: Midwest Basketball Club Grassroots
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Justin Hughes

Justin Hughes

KY
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2028
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Justin
Hughes SG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Ashland Blazer
|
KY
2028 Rankings: Top Shooting Guards
Ashland is so deep and talented that it is easy to overlook a player like Justin. Probably the...
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Justin Hughes

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State: Kentucky
School: Ashland Blazer
Club: Phenom United 3SSB
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Bryce Vernon

Bryce Vernon

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Bryce
Vernon SG
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Taylor County
|
KY
2028 Rankings: Top Shooting Guards
Bryce is a long and lanky shooter who does most of his offensive damage from the perimeter. Vernon...
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Bryce Vernon

State: Kentucky
School: Taylor County
Club: Kentucky Basketball Club Pro 16
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