2024 Guards Set to Fill Big Roles This Season
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The start of the school year is always exciting as students across the Garden State are gearing up for months ahead. Teams around the state will have to replace the talent they lost, but there are 2024 members who should…
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Continue ReadingThe start of the school year is always exciting as students across the Garden State are gearing up for months ahead. Teams around the state will have to replace the talent they lost, but there are 2024 members who should pick up the slack. Here are the top 2024 guards set to fill big roles this season.
Jaiden Glover Jaiden Glover 6'6" | SG Patrick School | 2024 State #57 Nation NJ , 6’4 SG Roselle Catholic
The Lions are a loaded roster, but they will have to replace the production of Corey Floyd Jr Corey Floyd Jr 6'4" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2022 NJ . and Amar’e Marshall Amar’e Marshall 6'2" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2021 State NJ in the back court. Glover should help with that as he gives head coach Dave Boff an athletic wing who can finish strong around the basket. The St. Benedict’s transfer has a nice handle, which should take some of the pressure off of Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation NJ . Glover can knock down open jumpers from the perimeter and is an underrated rebounder. Roselle Catholic will be a team to watch all season in New Jersey as Glover looks to make an early impact with the team.
Isaiah Brown Isaiah Brown 6'1" | CG Don Bosco Prep | 2024 State NJ , 6’1 CG Don Bosco Prep
The Ironmen were hit hard this offseason, creating a big-time opportunity for Brown. The 6’1 guard is at his best attacking the basket as he is a good finisher and does not mind drawing contact. Brown has a good handle, which he uses to break down the defense and get into the lane. He can run the offense effectively, but is also capable of playing off the ball. Brown and classmate Dylan Harper Dylan Harper 6'6" | SG Don Bosco Prep | 2024 State #3 Nation NJ make up a talented backcourt set to make noise in Bergen County this season.
Peter Noble Peter Noble 6'2" | PG CBA | 2024 State NJ , 6’2 PG CBA
The Colts have to replace their top two backcourt performers in Colin Farrell Colin Farrell 6'2" | SG Christian Brothers Academy | 2021 State NJ and Mike White Mike White 6'2" | SG Christian Brothers Academy | 2021 State NJ , leaving an opportunity for Noble to take a starring role. The 6’2 guard shoots with confidence from distance and has deep range. Noble is more than just a shooter as he can blow by his defender off the dribble and is a crafty finisher around the rim. He is capable of making flashy passes and is an underrated defender. Noble is a breakout candidate in the Shore Conference with his ability to score the ball in multiple.
Merle Hans Merle Hans 5'10" | PG Wildwood | 2024 State NJ , 5’10 PG Wildwood
Hans had a strong freshman campaign for Wildwood and is set to be the go-to guy on offense with the graduations of Omarion McNeal and Diante Miles Diante Miles 6'2" | SG Wildwood | 2021 State NJ . The 5’10 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to get into the lane and finish. Hans is more than just a driver as he has a good shooting stroke and sets his feet before he shoots. He plays with quick hands on the defensive end and is an underrated passer. Hans will be tasked with shouldering a larger scoring load this season for Wildwood and is ready for the challenge in front of him.
Dean Smith Dean Smith 6'2" | CG Watchung Hills | 2024 State NJ , 6’1 CG Watchung Hills
Smith got some game-time for Watchung Hills last season, but will be asked to make a big jump with the graduation of Trevor Bokach Trevor Bokach 6'4" | CG Watchung Hills | 2021 State NJ . The 6’1 guard plays with confidence with the ball in his hands and attacks the basket with a purpose. Smith constantly plays with high energy as he rarely takes a play off when he’s on the floor. He talks on the defensive end and moves well off the ball. Smith is a glue guy that makes plays to help his team win games.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Devyn Wright-Miles, 6’2 SG Trenton Catholic
Anthony Lanza Anthony Lanza 5'10" | PG Elizabeth | 2024 NJ , 5’10 PG Elizabeth
Azzir Smith-Bey Azzir Smith-Bey 6'4" | SG Hammonton | 2024 State NJ , 5’10 PG Timber Creek
Keith Brown Jr., 6’1 PG Life Center Academy
Alex Massung Alex Massung 6'2" | PG Hudson Catholic | 2024 State NJ , 5’9 PG Hudson Catholic