Lawler is an emerging point guard who should put his name on the map in the 2028 class this season with Charlotte Christian; he spent this past season at Garinger High where he produced 21.1 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.3 apg and 2.2 spg; in a word, he’s a stat-sheet stuffing guard who can do more than just score the ball; plays with a ton of energy on both ends of the floor

After last season, there was one glaring need for the Knights. Sometimes when the offense wasn’t running smoothly, a shot creator was needed to aid those possessions. Getting Aaron instantly fills that void from day one. When things are chaotic in the halfcourt, that’s when Aaron is at his best. He’s an extremely hard cover one on one with a single defender due to how well he creates for himself. Pace is something that Aaron got better at throughout the year. Controlling the game with his pace and knowing when to speed up or slow down will be huge for the Knights.

The blend of speed, pace, and explosiveness that Aaron has at the guard position is unlike anything the Knights had last year. Despite his size, he lives in the paint. Typically, he plays off two feet and finishes strong and has a good floater package to negate shot blockers. Scoring is not a concern for Aaron, as seen with his 21 point per game season last year. The biggest adjustment comes with being just as effective with a lower usage rate. Playing for Upward Stars, he was in a similar role where he impacted the game with his playmaking first and scoring second. Doing this over the course of a full season shouldn’t be too big of an adjustment and the Knights ceiling is much higher when he’s in that role.

One to know with 1 of 1 Elite on the NXTPro circuit; underrated PG out of Garingher High who can make things happen for others; averaged 20.3 ppg, 2.8 apg and 2.6 rpg on 33 percent shooting from deep; a strong backcourt leader

Another young point guard with a bright future, Lawler is one to watch at Garinger High as he checks in at 18th overall and the No. 5 point guard spot. He put up 20.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.6 steals per contest in his varsity debut for the Wildcats. They went through some growing pains in 2024-25, but Lawler is certainly set to play with a huge chip on his shoulder in Year 2. He’s a prospect with grit and determination to keep eyes on.

Lawler is an emerging floor general with a bright future ahead of him as he leads Garinger High through some growing pains. He’s fared well in their last three outings, averaging 24.6 points per game on 45.6 percent shooting from the floor. He’s knocked down 28 3-pointers while dishing out 2.7 assists per game to lead the Wildcats’ backcourt. As they adjust to a new regime on the sideline, look for him to assert himself as a top prospect in the 2028 class.