Underrated 2028 Guards you NEED to know NOW

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guards deserve to be higher in the rankings, so expect them to ball out this summer and during the 2026/27 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1319780"],"_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-69ceb4dbcfa85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1319780' first='Bryonna' last='Thompson'] is looking like one of the best young guards in the state, especially after an all-conference season with Gosnell.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson averaged 14.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 2.2 steals per game this past season. She had season totals of 325 points, 109 rebounds, 41 assists, and 46 steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson plays with a constant motor. Offensively, she is always moving, whether with or without the ball. When she has the ball, she keeps her dribble alive at all times, constantly maneuvering around screens and exploiting creases in the defense. This way, she is able to find ways to get open so she can show off the quick release on her jumper, or she can get to the basket and finish through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1319780' first='Bryonna' last='Thompson'] is becoming a star, and if she continues to expand her game beyond the 3-point line and becomes even more of a playmaker--especially for others--there is truly no limit to the type of player she will become. She is going to be giving her opponents in the 4A-3 nightmares for the years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1807464"],"_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-69ceb4dbcfb61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1807464' first='Janiyah' last='Goodman'] has been such a great scorer for the Lady Billies, and she could very well become one of the best point guards in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goodman averaged 14.5 points per game this season and had notable scoring outings against Warren (23 points), Dermott (21 points), and Bauxite (20 points). But you cannot ignore her 27 points and 4 steals versus Watson Chapel in February.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In that game, Goodman hit 4 3-pointers, with all of them coming from way beyond the arc. With her range right now, she will be shooting logo shots before long. Besides her crazy outside shooting, Goodman is an excellent defender, reading plays like a book, intercepting and tipping passes, and locking down her opponents on a nightly basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1807464' first='Janiyah' last='Goodman'] is turning into a star, and if her deep range is any indication of just how good she will be, then Billie fans are in for a treat for the next two years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1274929"],"_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-69ceb4dbcfc06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ouachita had such a great team this past season, and one of its best pieces was [player_tooltip player_id='1274929' first='Mylee' last='Crow'], who did whatever she could to stuff the stat sheet night after night for the Lady Warriors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crow had several games where she either had more steals, rebounds, or assists than points, showing just how important she was to Ouachita. In January against Parkers Chapel, the sophomore put up 7 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 steals. Not long after against Hampton, Crow finished with 12 points, 8 boards, 2 assists, and 3 steals. One of her best performances was against Centerpoint, where she logged 10 points and 13 boards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crow may only be listed at 5'4", but she hustles hard and plays with a tremendous amount of heart. She feels like every rebound is hers, which is often true. On offense, Crow is a perimeter threat who deserves respect, as she has no trouble splashing a shot in her defenders' faces. Defensively, that hustle comes back into play, as she is going to play as hard as anyone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1274929' first='Mylee' last='Crow'] simply makes winning plays every time she is on the basketball court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1807333"],"_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-69ceb4dbcfc99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1807333' first='Marlee' last='Titsworth'] was an integral part of a Dover Lady Pirate team that had another great regular season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Titsworth had several strong performances throughout the year. She had 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists versus Mayflower, 17 points against Jessieville, and 16 points versus Bald Knob. Titsworth also showed up in the postseason, scoring 16 points against the eventual 3A runner-ups, Manila. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Titsworth is a solid outside shooter, and it is a bad idea to leave her open. But the sophomore is probably at her best cutting and attacking the basket. She always seems to find a way to sliver inside and score through the teeth of the defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1807333' first='Marlee' last='Titsworth'] is going to be a great player for Dover down the line, so better know her name now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1251578"],"_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-69ceb4dbcfd20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After an all-conference sophomore season with Greenbrier, [player_tooltip player_id='1251578' first='Jalaina' last='Turbeville'] will be back and you better believe she will be better than ever.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turbeville had several great performances during the regular season, including an 18-point, 7-rebound outing against Morrilton. Earlier in the year against Springdale, and later against Jacksonville, Turbeville put up 15 points in both contests.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turbeville is an excellent 3-point shooter who is great off the catch. If Turbeville gets an opportunity to attack the basket, she will exploit it and finish through contact. She can also stop on both feet and shoot a floater.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If [player_tooltip player_id='1251578' first='Jalaina' last='Turbeville'] continues to get better, she is going to be a major problem in the 5A Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1818557"],"_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-69ceb4dbcfdac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#218 is not acceptable, as [player_tooltip player_id='1818557' first='Bo' last='Melder'] is a straight up bucket-getter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Melder was an all-conference performer this past season, and it's not hard to see why, considering she is an excellent two-way player. On defense, Melder is a pest, picking pockets every other possession and absolutely clamping up her opponent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively, Melder can hurt you in a number of ways. She is a good 3-point shooter who cannot be left open, and if she sees a lane to the basket, she's going to find a way to finish. The sophomore also has good vision, and her passes are on time and on target. Also, she is clutch, as she has already hit a game-winner at the buzzer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1818557' first='Bo' last='Melder'] has already been offered by Hendrix College and Williams Baptist, and I bet she will be in store for more offers in the near future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->