Five 2023 Standout Guards who have stood out this season
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It doesn’t matter where you are on the map. If you can ball, we will find you. In this roundup, we have players from all over the state, and all of them can ball. These standouts all come from the…
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Continue ReadingIt doesn’t matter where you are on the map. If you can ball, we will find you. In this roundup, we have players from all over the state, and all of them can ball. These standouts all come from the junior class and mix in all the skills you want in an attacking guard.
Brooklyn Hicks Brooklyn Hicks 6'3" | CG Timberline | 2023 State #168 Nation WA 6’5 G Timberline
Hicks is a smooth, attacking guard who finishes strong and up high. He’s got a nose for the rim and big ups to go up over defenders. What’s most impressive is his acceleration from a standstill. Hicks can lull defenders for just a moment and then burst by at will. His straight-line speed is incredible, when he grabs a board he’s gone like a sprinter out of the blocks.
Miles Gurske Miles Gurske 6'0" | PG Rainier Beach | 2023 State WA 6’2 G Timberline
Gurske is a fun one to watch because you can almost see him sizing up the defense, scouring out over the floor to see where to attack. He makes things happen out there with his athleticism and quickness. He loves to attack the rim but picks good times to go and doesn’t bury his head when he does drive. He can facilitate and use his strength to wield off defenders while he decides whether to go up strong or kick out.
Carson Boesel 6’4 G Okanogan
This guard is a long, confident shooter who’s not afraid to handle a last-second shot or handle the ball when the offense stalls. Boesel has a quick handle that seems to catch defenders off guard. His shot is almost casual, not lacking in effort, but in how relaxed he seems pulling up for a quick J. He can shoot from three, hit the mid-range, go off glass, or go all the way to the bucket. He is a nice compliment to Okanogan’s other bigs and has the Bulldogs near the top of the 2B rankings.
Tyler Ashcroft 6’0 G Cheney
Ashcroft doesn’t take too many shots, but he has one of the most fluid-looking jumpers on the Blackhawks. This is most evident when he drives baseline for a quick pull-up in what seems like his hot zone. He is a willing passer and puts great zip on his dishes. Ashcroft does not hesitate when he sees an open man and times he passes to perfection.
Grant Kepley Grant Kepley 6'4" | CG North Creek | 2023 State WA 6’4 G Sehome
Not necessarily the point guard, Kepley is still a playmaker. The tall guard sees the court differently than many other players. He isn’t shy about throwing skips across zones, and he knows how to manipulate defenses to draw attention and shift the entire shape. He’s got great quickness and loves to do a quick shimmy out of the triple threat into a sweet pull-up jumper. He’s crafty getting defenders in the air, times his passes right and can finish over the top of defenders well. He has a nose for loose balls which emphasizes the desire he shows in his play.