Colby’s Summer Stock Risers-2024 Guards
We are almost through the month of August, which means fall leagues, showcases and the updated rankings are on the horizon. For now though, we continue to look at prospects from various classes who took advantage of the summer stage…
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Continue ReadingWe are almost through the month of August, which means fall leagues, showcases and the updated rankings are on the horizon. For now though, we continue to look at prospects from various classes who took advantage of the summer stage to help boost their stock.
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Bryson Tucker Bryson Tucker 6'7" | CG IMG Academy | 2024 #15 Nation FL | 6’6 | Mount St. Joseph
Tucker is a unique prospect in today’s game given the fact that he doesn’t play AAU. He invested all of his time and focus on making the Team USA U16 roster and was officially named a member of that roster last week. Tucker capped what was an extremely productive and efficient freshman campaign, but has since grown at least three inches to a legitimate 6-foot-5. His mature offensive approach and feel for the game makes him a dynamic scorer and decision-maker from anywhere on the floor. He has the type of game that makes you assume he’d been playing against grown men for some years now. His timing, toughness and IQ are rare to find in kids his age. Tucker averaged 17 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game for the Gaels last season and picked up offers from Maryland and Georgetown. Look for Tucker to have a strong argument to take over as the top prospect in the 2024 rankings.
Sincere Barfield Sincere Barfield 5'11" | PG Patterson | 2024 State MD | 5’10 | Parkville/Team BBC
Barfield’s name would’ve been known had there been a high school season in Baltimore County. Instead, the 5-foot-10 lead guard had to wait until the spring and summer to introduce himself with Team BBC. He also put together a spectacular EBA Summer League as he led Putty Hill to the championship. Barfield attended CP3 camp this past weekend and made the top 60 All Star game, which speaks to his ability to play and compete against some of the other top prospects nationally in his class. He’s a fierce competitor that isn’t afraid to show his passion on the floor. Barfield can capitalize in isolations or ball-screen scenarios. He’s a strong finisher around the rim and can throw down dunks in the open floor. At this point, he’s a capable jump shooter off the bounce that the defense must account for, but that area of his game can still improve. Barfield should see a bump in the updated rankings after a successful summer.
Jeremiah Douglas | 6’1 | St. Paul’s
I got introduced to Douglas during the EBA Summer League as he was a consistent producer for the Crusaders. Douglas is a primary ball-handler who does a nice job of getting into the paint with consistency where he can score with soft-touch floaters, crafty finishes to avoid shot blockers or quick pull-ups stopping on a dime. He can make shots off the catch from the perimeter and has decent feel as a play maker when operating in ball-screens. Douglas is a good defender on and off the ball who is equipped with active hands that result in deflections and transition opportunities for his team. He should make quite an impact for St. Paul’s after spending his freshman season at Friends School.
Daquan Davis Daquan Davis 6'1" | PG Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #119 Nation GA | 6’1 | St. Frances/ Team Durant
Davis made the switch to Team Durant this summer and put together a good showing throughout the DMV Live sessions. The 6-foot-1 guard is as tough as they come as a competitor on both ends of the floor. He’s willing to do anything to help give himself and his team an advantage. He doesn’t back down to any matchup as a defender and in fact, embraces being selected as the one who guard the opposing team’s best perimeter player. Offensively, he’s become more efficient and dependable since the beginning of his freshman season. He developed into a legitimate three-point threat on catch-and-shoots. Davis has always been able to hit pull-up jumpers with regularity and shows no fear attacking the rim while embracing contact on the way. He’ll take on a bigger role this season for St. Frances, so look for Davis to post impressive numbers during his sophomore campaign.