Stock Risers: Underrated guards (2020)
Prep Hoops takes a look at several players who are off to strong starts to the 2019-20 season in the 2020 class. Brandon Bates, 6’0, G, 2020, St. John’s Bates can score for St John’s and looks to do so…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops takes a look at several players who are off to strong starts to the 2019-20 season in the 2020 class.
Brandon Bates, 6’0, G, 2020, St. John’s
Bates can score for St John’s and looks to do so whenever he has an open look. He’s an aggressive player with the ball and has a lot of confidence in his scoring ability and defensive mobility. Bates is a player to keep your eyes on. He’s averaging 11.8 points, 2.7 assists and close to two steals per game.
Ben Crowell, 5’8, G, 2020, Maize South
A smaller guard who has good speed and can handle the ball for himself. He’s an unselfish player who looks to distribute the ball and is a smart defender who can handle himself on the perimeter and come away with the ball. He jumps passing lanes and makes quick decisions that benefit his team.He’s averaging nine points per game and two steals as well.
KJ Hampton, 6’1, G, 2020, Maize
Hampton is another good leader for Maize who understands his role and what he and the team needs to do to pull off a victory. He contributes as a score and on the defensive end. He has solid vision and likes ball movement. He’s averaging 9.4 points, 4.2 assists and one steal per game. Hampton is also a strong defender who looks to contest shots and tip away passes.
Easton Seib, 6’0, G, 2020, Ness City
Seib is a strong player for Ness City who has good experience and an ability to connect from a distance. He also looks to connect inside the perimeter, showing confidence and a resilience regardless of the game. He’s averaging 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and two steals per game. He’s also shooting 41 percent from 3-point range.
Brenyn St. Vrain, 5’8, G, 2020, Bishop Carroll
A crafty guard with smart handles in the ability to make plays with his speed and dribble. He is very good at incorporating his teammates into plays and can come off screens well and looks to use the team’s quick passing offense to his advantage. He’s shooting 51 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range. St. Vrain is averaging nine points and 1.4 steals per game. An unselfish player with a smooth jumper and long ball from the wing.