Next Up: 2028 Point Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <a href="https://prephoops.com/virginia/rankings/2028-rankings/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prephoops.com/virginia/rankings/2028-rankings/">updated Virginia 2028 rankings</a> feature 141 prospects, including nearly 40 point guards who we see as college prospects. Here is an in-depth look at some of the Virginia's top lead guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2919099"],"_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-6a963722cc66a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steptoe is a quick, tough scoring guard who excels at attacking the paint and creating his own offense off the dribble. He plays with physicality, consistently puts pressure on the defense and uses his strength to finish through contact around the basket. Steptoe also competes at a high level defensively, bringing consistent energy and activity on that end of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3554524"],"_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-6a963722cc6a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thurston is a dynamic, quick lead guard who is difficult to keep out of the paint and consistently puts pressure on the defense. The TPLS junior has an impressive command of the basketball and uses his quickness and ball skills to create advantages off the dribble. Thurston is also a good passer who sees the floor well and consistently creates scoring opportunities for open teammates. His combination of quickness, ball skills and playmaking ability makes him an intriguing point guard prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3659460"],"_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-6a963722cc6c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hooks has good positional size and was a solid contributor for New World throughout the spring and summer. He is a capable perimeter shot maker with range beyond the arc and has a good feel for the game. Hooks also sees the floor well and is a good passer who can create scoring opportunities for teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548192"],"_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-6a963722cc6e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A strong lead guard with good positional size, he helped lead Graham to a state title this season. He is a capable perimeter shot maker who knows how to play and consistently makes sound decisions with the ball in his hands. A reliable ball handler with a good feel for the game, he brings a steady presence to the point guard position and can impact the game as both a scorer and facilitator.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->