2020 Rankings Breakdown: Best Available Guards (Part 2)
With the final updated 2020 rankings, we will take a look at some of the best available players at each position. In this one, we take a look at part two of the best available guards, featuring 8 players from…
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Continue ReadingWith the final updated 2020 rankings, we will take a look at some of the best available players at each position. In this one, we take a look at part two of the best available guards, featuring 8 players from all over the state that are point guards and combo guards.
Jahme Ested Jahme Ested 6'2" | PG Henrico | 2020 State VA | 6’1” | Henrico (#49 Overall)
Ested came on in the last few seasons as one of the best point guards in the Richmond area with his ability to take over games offensively and set the tone on both ends. He’s a tough kid who comes at you on every play pressing the issue, getting in the lane and finding his way to the free throw line regularly. He’s improved in his outside shooting over the past few years, and he competes in every aspect of the game.
Christian McLeod Christian McLeod 6'1" | CG Virginia Academy | 2020 State VA | 6’1” | Virginia Academy (#58 Overall)
A naturally athletic combo guard who plays with a high motor and makes plays in a number of ways, McLeod is a guy who has shown improvement over the years but still has a lot of room to improve as well. He’s a guy who pays all out on both ends, competing on the glass and guarding multiple positions, using his athleticism to get to the rim and finish through traffic and winning 50-50 balls. He’s a sleeper of a guy who could see his best basketball moving forward.
Ethan Wilson Ethan Wilson 6'0" | PG Osbourn Park | 2020 State VA | 6’1” | Osbourn Park (#65 Overall)
Wilson is one of the hottest prospects in the Northern VA area as he’s picked up a host of division two offers after an All-State like senior season. He led his team in scoring and rebounding and still found ways to help a young team grow and get better as the season went on. He’s a shot making guard who can score from multiple levels off the bounce, he’s a surprisingly bouncy guy who uses it to rebound and finish at the rim and he seems to bring it every game whether it’s an exhibition or a rivalry game.
Khai Seargant Khai Seargant 5'11" | PG Chancellor | 2020 State VA | 5’11” | Courtland (#67 Overall)
One of the most under the radar guards in the state, Seargant was named the Class 4 Region B Player of the Year after leading Courtland to the championship. He’s a tough guard that’s shifty off the bounce, he attacks you and can make shots from the midrange and from deep and he’s a strong and acrobatic finisher around the rim. He also competes defensively and is a good rebounder for his size as well.
DJ Slaughter DJ Slaughter 6'0" | PG John Paul the Great | 2020 State VA | 6’1” | John Paul the Great (#69 Overall)
Slaughter is another guy who’s under the radar after having a senior season in which he averaged close to 23 points per game. He’s a heady guard that’s strong and plays with a high basketball IQ, he can make shots from deep off the catch or off the bounce and he changes speeds well allowing him to get in the lane. He’s a guy who can grasp concepts quickly and has improved a lot over the past few years.
Quishaun Brevard Quishaun Brevard 5'11" | PG Woodside | 2020 State VA | 5’11 | Woodside (#70 Overall)
Brevard has quietly been one of the best lead guards in the 757 over the past few years and he is gaining momentum with college coaches as he recently picked up an offer from D2 Mount Olive. He isn’t the biggest guy but he’s strong and quick with the ball in his hands, he can score from multiple levels off the bounce and he’s great pushing the rock in transition. He’s a two way player who also makes everyone on his team better as well.
Jordan Radford Jordan Radford 6'0" | CG Battlefield | 2020 State VA | 6’2” | Battlefield (#82 Overall)
A combo guard that has steadily improved over the past few years, Radford is a dynamic athlete that can score in bunches and plays on both ends. He’s improved a lot over the past few years as a shooter from deep, he can get downhill and finish above the rim both in the half court and in transition and he takes pride in guarding the other team’s best player. He’s also an excellent rebounder for his position as well.
Kaleb Coleman Kaleb Coleman 6'1" | CG Matoaca | 2020 State VA | 6’1” | Hopewell (#95 Overall)
Coleman had a steady career as a three year starter at Matoaca and had a very good senior year after transferring to Hopewell. He’s a dynamic and athletic combo guard that plays on both ends of the floor, attacks the paint and is an athletic finisher and wins 50-50 balls regularly. When he’s locked in he can be very productive on both ends of the floor.