DRIVE Basketball :: Top 25 : Shooting Guard

(Pictured: 6'7'' phenom Bol Kong is one of the top Underclassmen in BC leading the St. George's Saints to a top 5 ranking all season long. Look for Bol to make a run for the
"Mr. Basketball" in BC for 2006 as he makes a push to become one of BC's best.)

DRIVE TOP 25: PG | SG | SF | PF | C

Shooting Guard: The off-guard must have the ability to shoot the ball. They can be used as the back-up ball-handler on the court to relieve pressure but their main objective is to fill it. The new era of shooting guards must be able to create their own shot as well as use their teammates to get their touches. The best shooting guards can score in a variety of ways.

1.	Brett Leversage: 6’2’’ Senior – Delta (UBC)
	The dynamic guard from Delta can do it all on the basketball court. He has numerous breakdown moves to rid the defender and his athleticism allows him to finish above the rim. He can shoot from deep and isn’t afraid of contact when taking the ball to the hoop. Levi is crafty with his finishes when he gets into the lane. He can finish plays with either hand and makes big plays when his team needs them. He is automatic when left open from the perimeter and has doesn’t have a problem making shots with a defender draped all over him. Brett is one of the most explosive scorers in the province and will be a welcomed addition to the Thunderbird program next season.
2.	Bol Kong: 6’7’’ Junior – St. Georges (Underclassmen)
	Bol is as athletic as the come already generating serious interest from several NCAA Division 1 programs. He is more of a scorer then a shooter but is more than capable of knocking it in from the outside. He is long wirey athlete with an extremely explosive first step. Bol can get his shot off the bounce or create it off of his jab step. He creates match-up problems for almost any player trying to guard him because of his size and athleticism. Bol possesses a world of potential and will be relied on heavily to carry the Saints next season.
3.	Greg Elliott: 6’3’’ Senior – Earl Marriott (St. Lambert, Quebec))
	Greg is a tremendous athlete that possesses a quick first step. He has a strong body, enabling him to absorb contact in traffic and still finish the play. He seems to key transition buckets out of nowhere, even when the break does not appear to be there. He is an explosive finisher that can finish above the rim. Greg has a great 1 dribble pull-up jumper and has range far past the 3 point line. He is a fierce competitor that makes players around him better.
4.	Kevin Shaw: 6’4’’ Senior – Argyle (SFU)
	Kevin possesses one of the purest strokes in the province. He has terrific elevation, discipline and poise in his form. He releases the ball at the top of his elevation and rarely misses when left open. Kevin is a true marksman that possesses unlimited range on his jumper. He will take 3-pointers from well beyond the stripe and uses his outside shooting ability to create mid-range shots for himself. Kevin has solid finishing ability when he gets deep in the lane but prefers to shoot the pull up jumper.
5.	Denny Dumas: 6’3’’ Sophomore – St. Thomas More (Underclassmen)
	Only a 10th grader, Denny Dumas will be a superstar when he gets to his senior year. He played senior ball this year for the Knights and in most games he played in he was the best player on the court. He is a duo sport athlete being named the most outstanding football player in BC for his age. He is fearless on the court taking the ball to the hoop with reckless abandonment. He can hit the pull-up jumper and has deep range on his J. He has a number of breakdown moves including one on the meanest inside-out’s in BC that allows him to get to the cup whenever he wants. He can play both back-court positions and his work ethic alone will take him to the top.