2024s We Can’t Wait To See – Big School Guards
Whether it was from getting a glimpse of them on the varsity as 9th graders, or from watching them on their summer teams, here are a few big school guards from the 2024 class we can’t wait to see this…
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Continue ReadingWhether it was from getting a glimpse of them on the varsity as 9th graders, or from watching them on their summer teams, here are a few big school guards from the 2024 class we can’t wait to see this fall:
Mister Cameron, 5-foot-10 point guard, Topeka HS:
The Trojans will be trying to rebuild with a new coach and a generally new cast. Cameron might just be the trigger man to help get things going. He was really good in JV and got some varsity looks as a 9th grader. Cameron is a smooth, slender ball handler who penetrates and sees the floor.
Mason English Mason English 6'2" | SG Pittsburg | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-2 shooting guard, Pittsburg HS (pictured):
There aren’t many more intriguing players going into the season than English. Pittsburg must find some way to replace the offensive production Javon Grant Javon Grant 5'11" | PG Pittsburg | 2021 State KS provided – which was a ridiculous 30-plus points most nights. English is nothing like Grant. He’s a big-bodied guard who won’t move at light speed like Grant did. But English produced some eye-popping stats this summer, due primarily to his brilliant outside shot. How it will translate to the high school game will be interesting to see.
Zaxton King, 6-foot-1 combo guard, Lawrence HS:
Similar to Pittsburg, Lawrence will be trying to adjust to the loss of an all-state guard who provided a ton of points when needed. No one is going to replace Zeke Mayo Zeke Mayo 6'4" | CG Lawrence | 2021 State KS alone. But King may be one of a combination of guards who step up in Mayo’s absence. King really impressed this summer with MoKan as a well-built guard with ability in a diverse role. He got into a few varsity games as a 9th grader, so the expanded role won’t be a big shock.
Rayvelle Leak, 5-foot-8 point guard, Wichita East HS:
Leak was a real dynamo playing up with the Wichita Magic last summer. His defense was game-changing. He gets after the opposing ball handler, disrupting everything. He is lightning-quick with the ball and attacks defenses. It will be exciting to see what he can do against school opponents.
Dylan Sanchez, 5-foot-5 point guard, Shawnee Heights HS:
Sanchez is a quick and active defender who played a leading role for Kansas 94×50 Elite last summer. He is always on the attack with the ball, and he can knock down the deep shot to boot. The T-Birds will be in need of guard help, and Sanchez might just be ready to step in. He was a tough and hard-working guard this summer against good competition.