Freitas: NorCal’s Top 2022 Guards
The class of 2022 in Nor Cal shows a lot of promise at the guard position. Here is a look at the top prospects. 6’2 Aidan Mahaney Aidan Mahaney 6'3" | PG Campolindo | 2022 State #71 Nation CA-N…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2022 in Nor Cal shows a lot of promise at the guard position. Here is a look at the top prospects.
6’2 Aidan Mahaney Aidan Mahaney 6'3" | PG Campolindo | 2022 State #71 Nation CA-N – Campolindo HS, Moraga
Mahaney is a combo guard who is the definition of a winner in every sense of the word in how he plays and what he has achieved in his early high school career. His team won the state title his freshman year and they qualified to play for it this past season but the game was cancelled due to the corona virus. He is not the most physically imposing player in terms of strength but he is deceptively athletic and finds ways to get by defenders consistently. He is a real good ball handler and passer who sees the floor well in transition and he makes good decisions. Mahaney shoots it fairly well with 3 range and is not afraid to take the big shot. He can create for himself and others. He shows some ability to rebound from the guard position, averaging just under 4 per game this past season. Mahaney has multiple high major offers.
6’1 Jordan Pope Jordan Pope 6'1" | PG Prolific Prep | 2022 State #194 Nation CA-N – Prolific Prep, Napa
Pope is a one-man with an outstanding combination of skills and athleticism. He has high-level ball handling and passing skills and he is an effective playmaker in transition. He shoots it fairly well with 3 range and he can break down defenders on the drive. Pope can create for himself and his teammates and he is comfortable in either role. He runs a team with confidence and will do what it takes to help the team win. He is used to playing with elite talent at Prolific Prep which bodes well for the next level. Pope is a high major prospect.
6’2 Oziyah Sellers Oziyah Sellers 6'3" | SG Modesto Christian | 2022 #162 Nation CA-S – Modesto Christian HS, Modesto
Sellers is a long and athletic two guard who can really score. He handles it fairly well and has a real nice dime-stop pull up in the half court. Sellers is a confident shooter with 3-point range and a good driver with a nice first step who breaks down defenders consistently. He is on the thin side and needs some bulk/strength to prepare for the next level. Sellers projects to be a mid plus prospect.
6’1 Ray-John Spears Ray-John Spears 6'1" | SG Sacred Heart Cathedral | 2022 State CA-N – Sacred Heart Cathedral HS, San Francisco
Spears is an athletic two guard who plays with high energy and is hard to guard. He handles and passes it well and can be a capable secondary one-man. He sees the floor well and finishes nicely in transition. He moves fairly well without the ball and is a good shooter with 3-point range. Spears is a solid driver who attacks the basket aggressively. He is a mid major prospect.
6’2 Davion Wright Davion Wright 6'3" | SG Franklin | 2022 CA-N – Franklin HS, Elk Grove
Wright is a strong and very athletic combo guard who is a difficult match-up. He can score in transition and he is nightmare to cover in the half court. He has an effective pull up game, he shoots it well with long range and he is a consistently-effective driver. He has more of a scorer’s mentality but he is capable of running a team in fine fashion. Wright is a mid major prospect who is worth a higher look.