Positional Breakdown: The Top Combo-Guards in the 2028 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 'Positional Breakdown' series goes hand in hand with the latest rankings update, as it provides an in-depth analysis of players, who occupy a specific position. Concerning the rankings update, factors include, career statistics, the 'eye-test' and potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Typically, Combo-Guards have the capability to handle multiple assignments due to their versatility as ball-handlers, as defenders, and lastly, as scorers. That all being said, these are the top five Combo-Guards from the Class of 2028!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Player</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Overall Class Rank</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='968109' first='Arianna' last='Martinez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068211' first='Hayley' last='Gutierrez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068445' first='Larissa' last='Martinez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">9</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1233316' first='Rylan' last='Brown']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1233322' first='Adalynn' last='Day']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["968109"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68793a6ad4a74"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In a nutshell, Martinez is a talented offensive threat, who can light it up from behind the arc with great efficiency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Altogether, Martinez has yielded 587 points, 130 rebounds, 96 assists and 116 steals with 85 3PM in 53 games played for the Cardinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What's more, Martinez is a Two-Time All-State Selection with career shooting splits of 44/40! (FG%/3P%)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is the only player from the Class of 2028, to have 80+ 3PM, and is the only player to shoot better than 30 percent from distance. (Minimum 35 games played)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068211"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68793a6ad4b66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gutierrez is a intriguing play-maker with two All-State nods, to her name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To date, Gutierrez has 766 points, which makes her the leading scorer from the Class of 2028, regardless of position. On top of that, Gutierrez has logged 18 Double-Doubles and one Triple-Double, the top marks in both respective categories as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068445"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68793a6ad4c08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martinez is a budding back-court player, and one many play-makers, who suits up for the Rams. This past season, Martinez totaled 288 points, 127 rebounds, 69 assists and 118 steals in 31 games played. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, Martinez connected on 37 three-pointers, making her one of nine players from the Class of 2028, to have finished with 30+ 3PM, for the 2024-25 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1233316"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68793a6ad4ca0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a freshman, Brown appeared in 27 games, where she registered three Double-Doubles, the fourth most out of all players from the Class of 2028. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, the energetic Brown had 369 points, 117 rebounds, 79 assists and 129 steals for the Demons, displaying the ability to contribute in multiple ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1233322"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68793a6ad4d33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Day is a high-energy player for the Huskies, who competes on both ends of the floor. In 52 games played, Day, who is listed at 5'8", has recorded 226 points, 247 rebounds, 161 assists and 113 steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Player statistics are dependent upon by the Coach/Staff of the attended high school to be accurately entered*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Glossary</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PTS:</strong>&nbsp;Points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong>&nbsp;Points Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FG%:&nbsp;</strong>Field-Goal Percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3PM:</strong>&nbsp;Three-Pointers Made</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3P%:&nbsp;</strong>Three-Point Percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AST:&nbsp;</strong>Assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>APG:&nbsp;</strong>Assists Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REB:&nbsp;</strong>Rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RPG:&nbsp;</strong>Rebounds Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STL:</strong>&nbsp;Steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SPG:</strong>&nbsp;Steals Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->