Mercer County: Top Guards
Mercer County is filled with high level talent as Trenton Catholic is one of the top programs in South Jersey. VCU commit Jamir Watkins Jamir Watkins 6'7" | SG Trenton Catholic | 2020 State #220 Nation NJ had a dominant…
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Continue ReadingMercer County is filled with high level talent as Trenton Catholic is one of the top programs in South Jersey. VCU commit Jamir Watkins Jamir Watkins 6'7" | SG Trenton Catholic | 2020 State #220 Nation NJ had a dominant senior season as he carried the Iron Mikes to the Mercer County Tournament title. Robbinsville and Nottingham had solid seasons and are returning big-time play-makers. Here are the top returning guards from Mercer County.
Dante Weise Dante Weise 6'1" | PG George School | 2023 State PA , 5’9 PG Allentown 2022
The Redbirds won 21 games in 2019-20 behind RJ Weise RJ Weise 6'0" | SG State NJ ’s all-around play, but they should be in good hands with his younger brother. The 5’9 guard is a pass-first guard who always plays with his head up. Weise is able to beat his man off the dribble and makes plays with the ball in his hands. He knows how to finish around the basket and can makes opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. Weise is capable of leading the offense for the Redbirds next season as he takes control of the offense from his older brothers.
Freddie Young Freddie Young 6'3" | PG Trenton Catholic | 2021 State NJ Jr., 6’3 PG Trenton Catholic 2021
Watkins was the top player for the Iron Mikes in 2019-20 and his offensive production will be missed next season. Young Jr. has the opportunity to be the top player with his ability to run the offense and shoot the ball from deep. The 6’3 guard has range that extends past the three-point line and has a good release on his shot. Young Jr. is a good passer and plays solid on-ball defense. Trenton Catholic will need someone to replace Watkins’s scoring and Young Jr. will get the first opportunity to do so.
Donavin Crawford Donavin Crawford 6'3" | SG Nottingham | 2021 State NJ , 6’3 SG Trenton Catholic 2021
If Young Jr. does not led the Iron Mikes in scoring next season, than it will be Crawford. The 6’3 shooting guard is one of the top shooters in the state as he has a quick release and deep range. Crawford is not just a shooter as he can attack the basket and finish around the rim. He is a big-time athlete who soars for rebounds and blocks on the defensive end. The Iron Mikes have the talent to have a good season in 2020-21 with Young Jr. and Crawford in the backcourt.
Ethan Pires Ethan Pires 6'5" | SG Pennington | 2022 State NJ , 6’4 SG Pennington 2022
Pennington will add Phillip Urban, Mark Woolhouse Mark Woolhouse 6'9" | PF Pennington | 2022 State NJ and Corey Miller for the 2020-21 season, but Pires will be the go-to guy in the backcourt. The 6’4 guard is unafraid of taking the ball to the basket and can finish through contact. Pires has a solid mid-range game and has a nice release on his jump shot. He is a tough rebounder and is an underrated passer. Pires has a chance to lead Pennington to a strong 2020-21 season with his ability to impact the game in numerous ways.
Daniel Vessey Daniel Vessey 6'3" | CG Hun | 2023 State NJ , 6’2 SG Hun School 2022
The Hun School may not compete in the Mercer County Tournament, but its location in Mercer County makes him eligible for this list. Vessey is one of the top shooters in the 2022 class as he can knock down three-pointers in bunches and has a quick release on his shot. He moves extremely well off the ball and shoots the ball with confidence. Vessey is more than just a shooter as he can also take the ball to the basket. The Hun School has a good 2022 trio in Vessey, Jake Scott and Isaiaha Dickens, who are looking to have a strong 2020-21 season.
Other Names to Watch:
Hampton Sanders Hampton Sanders 6'0" | PG Lawrenceville | 2023 State NJ , PG Princeton Day School 2023
Brandon Raba Brandon Raba 6'2" | CG Nottingham | 2021 State NJ , 6’2 SG Nottingham 2021
Ryan Smith Ryan Smith 6'5" | SF Robbinsville | 2021 State NJ , 6’4 SG/SF Robbinsville 2021
Jake Scott, 6’3 SG Hun School 2022
Corey Miller, 6’0 PG Pennington 2023