Rankings Update: 2029 Guards

Rankings coverage continues for the Class of 2029 with our first positional breakdown - a look at the Guards!   In all, 27 prospects were ranked in this update, with 7 of them being categorized as Guards.   Below are five Guards of note from the latest rankings update.    Dillahunt, a guard out of Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Massachusetts, is the #1 ranked point guard and checks in at #5 overall. Dillahunt is an intriguing prospect that stands out with his ability to make plays off the bounce. He's got a quick first step, does a nice job of making reads in the half-court, and finishes with some craftiness over size in the paint. Defensively, he's willing to sit in a stance and work on that end of the floor, and, with his ability to move laterally, does a nice job of keeping opponents away from their scoring spots. He'll be fun to watch play against his own age group this spring on the travel circuit as he runs with BABC.     Brathwaite, a guard out of Cony High School in Maine, is the #2 ranked combo guard and checks in at #13 overall. The Class of 2029 has the chance to be one of the best to ever come out of the state of Maine and Brathwaite is a major piece of that. The 6'3" guard has good size on the perimeter, plus length, and is a slippery athlete that can finish plays above the rim. He's an elite, multi-level scorer that does a great job of scoring in isolation situations. Defensively, he's capable of guarding any spot on the perimeter and has also been making a big impact on the glass. I'd expect him to be a breakout performer this spring, making a name for himself beyond the state's borders.     McNamara, a guard out of Thayer Academy in Massachusetts, is the #3 ranked combo guard and checks in at #19 overall. McNamara popped onto our radar this summer with his combination of positional size, feel for the game, and skill level. He's a smooth scorer on the offensive end of the floor that should only continue to develop as he gets stronger. He makes good decisions with the ball in his hands, uses his length as a finisher around the rim, and is capable of making plays for himself and others in transition. Defensively, he can guard up and down a position and uses his length to make an impact on the glass. He'll be another prospect in the Class of 2029 to watch this spring with BABC.     Odugbela, a guard out of the St. Andrew's School in Rhode Island, is the #2 ranked point guard and checks in at #23 overall. Odugbela has made an immediate impact for St. Andrew's this winter, running the show for their varsity program. He's a capable, multi-level scorer that has some real wiggle with the ball in his hands. He does a good job of making plays out of ball screens, has a quick first step when attacking the rim, and has impressed with the developments in his perimeter jumper. Defensively, he can really guard at the point of attack, using his length and lateral mobility to stay in front of opposing ball-handlers and make it difficult for them to get going.     Richard, a guard out of Tewksbury Memorial High School in Massachusetts, is the #4 ranked combo guard and checks in at #24 overall. Richard has quickly made his mark at Tewksbury, impressing as one of the top underclassmen in the MIAA. He's a tough on-ball defender that does a nice job of reading plays before they develop, leading to plenty of steals and transition layups. He's impressed with his ability to snag rebounds from the guard spot, both offensively and defensively, and does a nice job of pushing the pace in transition off of his defensive rebounds. In the half-court, he's capable of making catch and shoot threes, but also does a good job of getting downhill and playing through contact at the rim.    Keep an eye out later this week as we continue our coverage for the Class of 2029 with a look at the Wings, Forwards, and Bigs!

Rankings coverage continues for the Class of 2029 with our first positional breakdown - a look at the Guards!