Way-Too-Early Season Preview: Class A Guards to Watch
It’s never too early for Way-Too-Early season! With the AAU season ending at the end of July, there’s plenty to digest from the end of last year leading up to the start of next winter season. Here are some of…
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Continue ReadingIt’s never too early for Way-Too-Early season! With the AAU season ending at the end of July, there’s plenty to digest from the end of last year leading up to the start of next winter season.
Here are some of the guards to watch in Class A
Deonte Martinez, Minot
Martinez was one of the best point guards in the WDA last year as just a sophomore and he’ll push for the title of best point guard in the league this year. He’s small, but packs a lot of explosiveness, quick-twitch and aggressiveness into his 5-foot-9 frame. He averaged 11.5 points and just less than four assists and with the talent around him this winter, those numbers have a great chance to increase significantly.
Wyatt Enno, Turtle Mountain
Turtle Mountain brings back most of its core from last season but the key guy is junior swingman Wyatt Enno. He averaged 14.6 points and knocked down 38 percent of his 3-pointers last year. If he can cut down on his turnovers and improve as a playmaker, he’s got a chance to be among the best players in the WDA.
Carson Critchley, Fargo North
Critchley averaged 11 points per game as a junior for the Spartans and could up that number next winter playing with Cayden Rickard and Alijah Armstrong. He’s one of the best 3-point shooters in the EDC, knocking down 2.6 3-pointers per game at a 38 percent clip.
Jaxton Wiest, Mandan
Wiest is arguably the best returning point guard in the WDA after averaging 10.6 points and 4 assists as a junior. His scoring numbers should rise as the Braves try to replace Trey Wiest and Keshawn Laframboise. He’s a natural facilitator and a top-notch defender already, which is why he won’t ever need to be a big scorer to be an impactful player, but if he can improve as a 3-point shooter and threaten defenses a little more with his scoring, the Braves will compete for a WDA title.
Peyton Zaun, Valley City
Zaun was a double-figure scorer on a Valley City team that won just two games last season. If the Hi-Liners are going to take steps forward, he’ll be a big reason why. He’s 6-foot-2, smooth, athletic and has the skills to score 15 points and be a top-notch defender.
Dany Lahei, Fargo South
Lahei is diminutive but explosive on the offensive end of the floor. The 5-foot-10 senior to be averaged 11.6 points per game a year ago and with Kiir Mabor graduating, he’ll need to take his game to another level when it comes to the other parts of the game. He’s a solid 3-point shooter who can get hot but he’s at his best when he’s using his quickness to get into the paint.