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

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linked to the latest rankings update, the 'Positional Breakdown' series is an in-depth look at player who occupy a specific position. With regard to the latest rankings update, factors include, career stats, the 'eye-test' and potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the top five Point-Guards in the Class of 2028! Keep in mind, the Point-Guard position, typically requires a player to have a high IQ. Moreover, Point-Guards must be a willing facilitator, who can direct traffic and control the tempo of the game. </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='1068188' first='Kaiyah' last='Benally']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068215' first='Payton' last='Lobato']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1056460' first='Ady' last='Everhart']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1233317' first='Holly' last='Jiron']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">21</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1233320' first='Demi' last='Martinez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">25</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":["1068188"],"_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-686eb3c4607c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 61 games played, Benally, who is a dynamic two-way play-maker with an elite handle, has amassed a cool 502 points, 210 rebounds, 122 assists and 169 steals for the Matadors. What's more, the ankle-breaking Benally is a career 45 percent shooter from the field overall with 40 3PM to date.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If that's not impressive enough, Benally happens to also be, a Two-Time 5A State Champion, who was an All-State Honorable Mention as a freshman!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068215"],"_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-686eb3c460853"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To this point, Lobato has put up 294 points, 91 rebounds, 65 assists and 47 steals for the Bears in 37 games played. On top of that, Lobato has connected on 49 3PM, making her one of six players from the Class of 2028 to have more than 40+ 'treys.' (Minimum 35 games played)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a nutshell, Lobato is an energetic play-maker with floor spacing capabilities. She does a good job of relocating to the open spot, and has great confidence in her shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056460"],"_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-686eb3c4608cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everhart is arguably the best pick'n'roll player out of all the Point-Guards from the Class of 2028, due to her vision in the half-court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everhart is comfortable setting the table for others, but with that being said, she is also a crafty multilevel scorer. With a larger role and more playing time, Everhart has a great chance of soaring up the rankings, over the next few seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1233317"],"_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-686eb3c460941"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jiron is an intriguing back-court player, who did a good job of creating offense and transition opportunities, this past season. Altogether, Jiron finished with 213 points and 34 assists, shooting 46 percent from the field overall in 24 games played for the Eagles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1233320"],"_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-686eb3c4609b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martinez is a budding Point-Guard who likes to attack the basket and create off the dribble. This past season, Martinez appeared in 22 games for the Pirates, where she totaled 159 points on 44 percent shooting with 26 assists. </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%: </strong>Three-Point Percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AST: </strong>Assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>APG: </strong>Assists Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REB:&nbsp;</strong>Rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RPG: </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 -->