2023 Rankings Update: Newcomer Guards (Part II)
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Alex Mota Alex Mota 6'1" | SG Marion | 2023 State IA | SG | Marion (118) Mota’s future is on the gridiron, where he already holds a handful of Power 5 offers, but the 6-1 off-ball guard is also…
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Continue ReadingAlex Mota Alex Mota 6'1" | SG Marion | 2023 State IA | SG | Marion (118)
Mota’s future is on the gridiron, where he already holds a handful of Power 5 offers, but the 6-1 off-ball guard is also a solid contributor for the Red Wolves on the hardwood. He uses his fantastic athleticism to impact the game on the defensive end, has developed into a reliable ball-handler and decision-maker, and an excellent rebounder from his spot on the perimeter.
Brice Lange Brice Lange 5'10" | SG Urbandale | 2023 State IA | SG | Urbandale (128)
A 5-10 off-ball guard, Lange is one of the top scoring options for the J-Hawks. He has the ability to score from all three levels, moves well without the ball in his hands, and is a capable secondary ball-handler.
Cooper Hardersen Cooper Hardersen 6'1" | PG Urbandale | 2023 State IA | PG | Urbandale (129)
Lange’s teammate, Hardersen is a 6-1 lead guard who is one of two primary ball-handling options for the J-Hawks. He sees the floor well and is a pass-first guard who likes to get others involved.
Easton Tupa Easton Tupa 6'4" | PG Center Point-Urbana | 2023 State IA | PG | Center Point-Urbana (143)
A lead guard with some great size at 6-3/6-4, Tupa is able to use his length effectively on both ends of the floor. He’s a heady lead guard who limits turnovers and can score from all three levels.
Sam Skinner Sam Skinner 5'9" | SG Heelan | 2023 State IA | SG | Heelan (145)
Skinner is small, but he’s fearless, routinely getting to the rim for finishes or to get to the free-throw line. He’s a quick guard who can break down a defense and get to the bucket.
Mason King Mason King 5'10" | PG West Harrison | 2023 State IA | PG | West Harrison (148)
The third piece in a trio of very talented junior pieces for the Hawkeyes, King is a 5-9 guard who leads the team in scoring (14.1 points a game) and dishes out 4.2 assists a night. He does a great job protecting the ball and is a really good 3-point shooter who is capable of torching teams both off the dribble and the catch.
Connor Borbeck Connor Borbeck 6'2" | SG Pleasant Valley | 2023 State IA | SG | Pleasant Valley (149)
A solid 6-2 defender who can guard either perimeter spot, Borbeck has become a strong contributor on both ends of the Spartans, averaging 11.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists a game.
Keishaun Pendleton Keishaun Pendleton 6'0" | SG Waterloo West | 2023 State IA | SG | Waterloo West (150)
A 6-1 guard who gets to the rim routinely, Pendleton leads the Wahawks in free-throw attempts and uses his athleticism and length effectively on the defensive end, averaging 2.4 steals a game. He’s a good athlete who flies around the floor, and if he can develop his jumper a bit, he could see himself rise up the rankings in the next update.
Kooper Ebel Kooper Ebel 6'2" | SG HMS | 2023 State IA | SG | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (155)
A 6-2 off-ball guard who has emerged as a solid secondary ball-handling option for the Hawks, Ebel is having a big-time scoring year, averaging 18.7 points a game. He’s at his best playing downhill and getting to the rim, but he’s a capable 3-point shooter and distributor.
Max Hough Max Hough 5'11" | PG GTRA | 2023 State IA | PG | GTRA (158)
A talented do-it-all 5-10 point guard, Hough leads the Titans in rebounding (6.2), assists (6.5), and steals (4.5) while also contributing 12.8 points a game. His size is a bit of a detriment when it comes to finishing around the rim, but he finds other ways to impact the game.