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USA Basketball: Top guards

THE RIVALS150: 2016 | 2017
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COLORADO SPRINGS -- Who were the best point and combo guards at the weekend's USA Basketball Developmental Camp at the US Olympic training facility in Colorado? 2016's De'Aaron Fox was at the head of the pack, but who pushed him the most? Here's our look back at the top 10 based on camp performance.
1. De'Aaron Fox -- The No. 5 ranked player in the class of 2016, Fox only played Saturday and sat out Sunday with injury. However, he was clearly the class of the group of points and combos in attendance. Six-foot-4 size, extreme athleticism, got wherever he wanted off the dribble, made shots and was the best defensive player in the gym. Fox has taken visits to LSU and Louisville and has visits coming to Kansas, Kentucky and Arizona.
2. Alterique Gilbert -- Ranked No. 36 overall in the class of 2016, the Connecticut commitment was salty on both ends of the floor. One of the smallest guards in camp measuring in at just under 5-foot-11, Gilbert still managed to play huge. He ran each of his teams with confidence, delivered the ball where it needed to be, scored opportunistically and played solid defense. Kevin Ollie is going to love this guy.
3. Trevon Duval -- The No. 2 ranked player in the class of 2017, Duval only played on Saturday. The physical 6-foot-2 ball handler got to the rim at will and showed explosion when changing directions. He's a scorer first and at times gets a little too deep into the lane without a real plan, but he backed up his status as the top point guard in 2017.
4. Frank Jackson -- The Duke-bound five-star combo guard played at both the one and the two over the weekend and excelled in either role. A natural scorer who is able to be dynamic without pounding the ball into the floor, he gets where he needs to be and free for shots within two to three dribbles. He hit from deep, finished above the rim and showed commitment defensively.
5. Daejon Davis -- One of the bigger stock raisers in camp, Davis is a defensive dynamo who has rapidly emerging offense. Athletic at either the one or the two spot, Davis is at his best in transition, where he gets to the rim or finds teammates. Washington got a kid who has room to move up from No. 43 in the 2017 Rivals150.
6. Darius Garland -- Weighing in at just 148 pounds and only standing around six-feet tall, the class of 2018 four-star isn't imposing physically. His game was imposing, though. Garland drained deep jumpers from all around the gym and showed skill as a playmaker. He was also one of the most impressive competitors. Garland said he's going to Kentucky's Big Blue Madness event in two weeks.
7. Javonte Smart -- Class of 2018's No. 3 ranked player, Smart is a 6-foot-3 point guard who can also slide over and play the two. He has great size and does a good job of keeping his head up to survey opportunities. Smart excelled directing things in transition and scored with aplomb when he was moved off the ball. Smart said LSU and Alabama have been in to see him recently.
8. Tre Jones -- Another class of 2018 standout and four-star prospect, Jones is an aggressive driver who looks to get into the paint and make plays. He's a pretty good athlete, works things defensively and for the most part makes good decisions. His future is plenty bright. Jones recently got offered by Duke, where his older brother Tyus played.
9. Jalek Felton -- Ranked No. 22 in 2017, Felton has tremendous physical gifts with 6-foot-3 size and a 6-foot-8 wingspan. He is speedy, he can shift from playmaker to scorer and he can impact the game on both ends. At times, Felton can put his game into cruise control, but he stepped up big on Sunday with a consistent performance. Felton is committed to North Carolina.
10. Jaylen Hands -- Like Felton, Hands appeared to be cruising at times on Saturday, but he stepped things up on Sunday. The recent UCLA commit has some explosiveness around the rim and is a creative passer off the dribble.
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