2022 Top Available Shooting Guards
The shooting guard class in the Garden State has undergone a lot of change in the past week. Last Friday, Blair Academy’s Otega Oweh Otega Oweh 6'4" | SG Blair Academy | 2022 State #91 Nation NJ committed to Oklahoma. Zion…
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Continue ReadingThe shooting guard class in the Garden State has undergone a lot of change in the past week. Last Friday, Blair Academy’s Otega Oweh Otega Oweh 6'4" | SG Blair Academy | 2022 State #91 Nation NJ committed to Oklahoma. Zion Cruz left the Patrick School for Kanye West’s Donda Academy in Southern California earlier this week. The available pool is still filled with talent who can make an impact at the next level. Here are the top available shooting guards in the 2022 class.
Ziare Wells Ziare Wells 6'6" | SG Hillcrest Prep | 2022 #234 Nation AZ , 6’6 St. Benedict’s
Wells is the new top available shooting guard in the class and is in line for a strong 2021-22 season. The 6’6 lefty attacks the basket with a purpose and knows how to finish above the rim. Wells does not mind drawing contact on his way to the rim and is working on becoming a more consistent jump shooter. He is a strong rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions. Wells is an athletic wing prospect who will be a great help to the Grey Bees on the perimeter.
Jamarques Lawrence Jamarques Lawrence 6'2" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 Roselle Catholic
Lawrence recently dropped a top 2 of Nebraska and Wake Forest, so he may not be available for long. The 6’2 guard is a sniper from distance as he can bury triples in bunches and has a quick release on his jumper. Lawrence can also get into the lane and finish in a variety of ways around the basket. He moves really well off the ball and is an underrated passer. Lawrence’s sharpshooting is something that will help his game in a big way throughout his career.
Ethan Pires Ethan Pires 6'5" | SG Pennington | 2022 State NJ , 6’4 Pennington
Pires may not be the biggest name in the class, but he is one of the top available shooting guards in 2022. The 6’4 lefty has a smooth shooting stroke and can get hot from deep in a hurry. Pires is more than just a shooter as he can get to the basket and finish around the basket. He has a good mid-range game and is a good rebounder for a guard his size. Pires’ ability to score in multiple ways will help him have a big 2021-22 season.
David Mager David Mager 6'3" | SG Dwight-Englewood | 2022 State NJ , 6’3 Dwight-Englewood
Mager had a strong summer with Team Rio University and it should carry over into the winter season. The 6’3 lefty has a good release on his jumper and shoots the ball with confidence from distance. Mager has a good touch on his floater and can finish around the basket. He moves his feet on the defensive end and is an underrated rebounder. Mager is ready for a strong season at Dwight-Englewood with his his ability to score the ball in different ways.
Ryan Pettit Ryan Pettit 6'2" | SG Rutgers Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 Rutgers Prep
Petit has seen his stock rise since his play this summer with the NJ Panthers and it should continue to rise until the start of the season. The 6’2 lefty has a good shooting stroke as he wastes little motion in his jumper and can knock down jumpers in bunches. Petit moves exceptionally well off the ball and makes good decisions with the ball in his hands. He is unafraid to take a charge on the defensive end and dives on the floor for loose balls. Petit’s ability to play at both ends of the floor is something that will help him in a big way this season.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Ethan Simmon Ethan Simmon 6'4" | SG St. Joe's Metuchen | 2022 State NJ , 6’4 St. Joe’s Metuchen
Darren Tuck Darren Tuck 6'4" | SG St. Joe's Metuchen | 2022 State NJ , 6’4 St. Joe’s Metuchen
Andrew Stack Andrew Stack 6'2" | SG Madison | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 Madison
Asim Jones Asim Jones 6'3" | SG Paterson Charter | 2022 State NJ , 6’3 Paterson Charter
Shawn Reckley Shawn Reckley 6'3" | SG Hackensack | 2022 State NJ , 6’3 Hackensack