5’11 Jaden Johnson (Dorman)
Despite playing on a team (Superfriendz) alongside four Division I prospects, Johnson was extremely impressive in his own regard. He’s a highly polished, well-rounded guard with the IQ, skill, and athleticism to do a lot of different things on the court. Although Johnson highlighted a malleable identity and regularly impacted all facets of the game, his efficient, refined scoring arsenal is what made him such a problem for opponents. He showed the ability to initiate the offense and create clean looks for himself and others, yet also made constant contributions as an off-ball threat. Johnson hit jumpers at a high clip, attacked closeouts, finished well for his size, and made the extra pass whenever available. Between his scrappy defense, useful playmaking, and three-level scoring, scholarship-level coaches should be enticed.
6’1 Samajae Govan (Dutch Fork)
It’s quite easy to see all the things Govan brings to a team as an incredibly electric, heady guard with dynamic athleticism, creation instincts, and a rugged approach to the game. His blend of IQ, quickness, and craftiness makes him a legitimate nightmare for opposing guards. Govan breaks down defenders to touch the paint seemingly whenever he wants, but also has a smooth midrange pull-up and jumper from beyond the arc. He sees the floor well as a passer to set up others, and displays nice balance between scoring and playmaking. Govan is a blur in transition with the open-floor speed to turn transition opportunities into easy fast-break buckets. Furthermore, he’s a tough, physical defender with the ability to mirror opposing guards and force turnovers at a quality rate. Govan is simply a guy coaches should want on their team.
6’2 Hunter McGraw (Dynamic Prep)
There are a lot of noteworthy guards still available for college coaches, and that certainly includes McGraw and his polished identity. He’s a skilled, well-rounded guard who knows how to run a team and effectively fill it up as a scorer in a variety of ways. McGraw handles the ball with poise, creates with ease, and confidently applies pressure from all levels. He touches the paint, knocks down jumpers, and makes quality decisions with the ball in his hands. McGraw is comfortable as an off-ball threat, but is typically at his best when operating as a primary creator. He competes defensively and positions himself well to force turnovers or secure rebounds. McGraw should appeal to several types of coaches.
5’11 Preston Scott (Queens Grant)
Rounding out this group, Scott is still a guy who doesn’t receive the appropriate level of attention for everything he brings to a team. He’s an absolute pest whose combination of quickness, playmaking, and defensive prowess make him a constant problem for opponents. Scott is a suffocating defender who truly mirrors opposing guards, forces turnovers at a strong rate, and secures rebounds very well for his size/position. He possesses the speed, quickness, and tight handle to get downhill and touch the paint basically whenever he desires. Scott finishes well at the rim, but is also capable of hitting jumpers from midrange or beyond the arc at a respectable rate. That being said, so much of his offensive value comes through his ability to collapse the defense, locate open teammates, and deliver precise passes leading to scoring chances. Scott will be a difference-maker wherever he ends up.