Players to Watch: Point Guards

Point guard is an invaluable position on the court. The position demands that you run the offense, create, setup other players and try to disrupt the opponent's game plan on the defensive side. Below, I will review some of the top point guards to watch and enjoy the effort they bring to their teams! &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="276504" first="Inia" last="Jones"] | Omaha Central | So | 5’6" | 9.7pts | 5.7 Asts | 4.2 Reb | 2.5 Stls Inia is a natural leader at the point guard position. She is calm with the ball and will make aggressive defenders pay with her ability to dribble drive. Jones has an edge to her that seems to increase the more pressure is applied. You can tell she does not like to lose and will do everything she can not to. Jones is a key player to her team’s psyche and helps give them some swagger! Inia has an offer from Louisiana-Monroe and has visited Arkansas-Pine Bluff. <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/inia-jones/AM8AXRq4EeuAzqREozo6lw/default.htm">https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/inia-jones/AM8AXRq4EeuAzqREozo6lw/default.htm</a> &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="174468" first="Taryn" last="Wharton"] | Bellevue West | Sr | 5’6" | 14.3pts | 2.7 Asts | 1.6 Reb | 3.4 Stls Taryn has become one of the most dynamic players in the metro. Her ability to shoot the ball from deep makes her a threat from anywhere on the court, shooting 48% from the field on the year. She does an excellent job playing the passing lanes and creating opportunities for herself on the break. Wharton averaged over 18pts per game last year and can take over a game at any point. A dynamic player who is a must see around the metro! Taryn is committed to Northern Iowa. <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/taryn-wharton/k7U8sOwNEeiAxKkkK9HIDg/girls-basketball/stats.htm">https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/taryn-wharton/k7U8sOwNEeiAxKkkK9HIDg/girls-basketball/stats.htm</a> &nbsp; Olivia Loomis-Goltl | Bridgeport High School | So | 5’10" | 19.7pts | 6.1 Asts | 5.9 Reb | 3.9 Stls Olivia is a do it all type of player who stuffs the stat sheet. On any given night she can give you a double-double with assists or rebounds and could push a possible triple-double. The Loomis-Goltl sisters have Bridgeport as a top contender in the their class, Olivia has a large part in that. She is a great on ball defender and pushes the pace, getting to the basket and finishing at the rim regularly. Olivia has been and will continue to be special, one of the top players in the state the next couple years! Olivia has offers from UNO and Colorado State, along with interest from multiple other universities. <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/olivia-loomis-goltl/Q2iu3gj6XUiUf_yib27U3g/default.htm">https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/olivia-loomis-goltl/Q2iu3gj6XUiUf_yib27U3g/default.htm</a> &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="276507" first="Kennadi" last="Williams"] | Lincoln Southwest | So | 5’8" | 12.1pts | 2.7 Asts | 2.9 Reb | 4.3 Stls Kennadi is one of the top thieves in state, averaging 4.3 steals per game. Her anticipation for passes is exceptional, which allows her to get out quick for easy buckets. She can penetrate to the rim and take shots. She shoots 53% from the field, inside the the 3-point line. As she improves her shooting stroke from both the 3- point and free throw lines, she could lead the Silverhawks to be a yearly contender. Kennadi is already a heck of a player and has a chance to be special! <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/kennadi-williams/6VjuK4sIMECCXWY2GHGlEg/default.htm">https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/kennadi-williams/6VjuK4sIMECCXWY2GHGlEg/default.htm</a>