Guards Primed to Take Major Leaps in 2028

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest jump most of the time in a prospect from an evaluation standpoint comes between their sophomore and junior seasons!&nbsp; Here we examine point guard prospects in 2028 that we believe are primed to make a big leap this upcoming season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540198' first='Terrence' last='Davis'] (Libertyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is already a top 10 prospect, but this is a prospect that we believe most high school fans are not as familiar with as he was their second option and missed the second half of last season.&nbsp; His explosiveness off the bounce and speed with the ball in his hand has jumped off the floor when we saw him play this summer.&nbsp; Improved passing instincts and is a dynamic shot creator.&nbsp; Upside as a defender as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2842573' first='Blake' last='Choice'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Choice will be going from role player to the man at DePaul Prep this season.&nbsp; He has great positional size as a combo guard who will look to score more this year which he showed in June.&nbsp; Gets to his spots, rises up over the defense, and is adept at finishing in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839941' first='Noah' last='VanTholen'] (Riverside Brookfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>VanTholen has quality size as a lead guard with height and strength.&nbsp; Instincts for the game as a heady lead guard that sees over the defense making passes on the money.&nbsp; Can win on straight line takes and has the potential to be a solid shooter from three.&nbsp; Next star at RB!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2879381' first='Mekhi' last='Young'] (Thornwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young was super impressive when we saw him in June and July.&nbsp; Smaller guard who is not afraid to take it in among the trees for scores while also being a solid pull up shooter.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that will be a key piece on a Thornwood team primed to make some noise!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2816850' first='Davuan' last='Bates'] (De La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bates was consistent all spring and summer with Geek Squad.&nbsp; The athletic combo guard just has a great feel for scoring from multiple levels utilizing his speed and burst getting to the cup in the half court and transition.&nbsp; High level athlete with tight handles that is primed to have a big year for the Meteors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2877501' first='Malik' last='Horton'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2844431' first='Dream' last='Horton'] (Curie)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Horton guards at Curie are next up for the CPS power.&nbsp; The point guard pair will share ball handling duties along with playing well off each other as shooters.&nbsp; Tenacious defenders at the point of attack and they just win!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381426' first='Trent' last='Williams'] (OPRF)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams emerged on the PHC this spring and we expect him to make noise as the go to player for OPRF.&nbsp; Looked at early in his career more as a defensive guard he has taken his offensive skill set to new heights with a plethora of big scoring games over the summer with his shooting and getting to the foul line in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2963414' first='Stephen' last='Dixon'] (De La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixon is the other De La Salle guard who is trending in the right direction and we think can make a big jump this year for the Meteors.&nbsp; Coming off a strong June he has helium heading into the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403305' first='Michael' last='Schaechter'] (Vernon Hills)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the better passing lead guards in this class Schaechter makes those around him better.&nbsp; More than just a distributor as he can get his own with the long ball and underrated athleticism off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3 Names Outside of Top 100 to Watch for Leaps in Games as Junior<br></strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2411146' first='Edwin' last='Karnauchovas'] (Buffalo Grove)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3587106' first='Sam' last='Briggs'] (Hononegah)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2836868' first='Daelon' last='Wofford'] (Fenwick)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->