This Week’s Standout Senior Guards
Here is my list of some senior guards who have been putting on a show this season! Do not miss checking them out in person before they wrap up district play and gear up to make a run towards the…
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Continue ReadingHere is my list of some senior guards who have been putting on a show this season! Do not miss checking them out in person before they wrap up district play and gear up to make a run towards the state championship!
Jesse Peart Jesse Peart 6'4" | CG Boerne-Champion | 2022 State TX 2022 6’4 Boerne Champion High School
Jesse is a standout point guard for his team. He does a little bit of everything, he can create his own shot off the dribble and score at all three levels, create for his teammates and truly seems to lead his team. He got to his spots in the midrange and beyond the arc with a live dribble and confidently rose up over defenders and scored at a high clip. He is aggressive and loves getting downhill and forcing the defense to collapse. His ability to fire cross court passes to his open teammates allowed them to quickly shoot in rhythm.
Kai Chester 2022 5’11 Desoto High School
Kai is one of the best undersized guards I have seen play in a long time. His ability to score at all three level was impressive, however his on-court leadership, energy and drive is what really separates him from other point guards. He is vocal on both ends of the floor and has a calming presence when he has the ball in his hands. He has the ability to make every pass on the floor in both the half court and full court, and routinely made crisp cross court passes that set up his teammates for easy looks. He has the ability to score off the bounce at a very high level, especially beyond the arc. He seems to explode vertically and releases it at a high point which allows him to offset his high difference.
Jackson Adams 2022 Guard 6’4 Reagan High School
Jackson is a sniper from beyond the arc. He displayed an ability to score at will despite intense defense and him being his team’s main offensive weapon. He attacks the basket at a high level as well, however his main damage is normally done beyond the arc. He displayed an ability to get to his midrange jumper at will as well and even had a soft touch floater he got to at will. I would like to see him continue to develop his overall vision and ability to create for his teammates, especially as he draws more offensive attention.
Jack Francis Jack Francis 6'2" | SG Austin Anderson | 2022 State TX 2022 6’2 Anderson High School
Jack is an aggressive guard who thrives at attacking defenses in a plethora of ways. He is fearless in attacking the rim and is confident in his jump shot. He is capable of getting to his spots at all three levels. He is explosive out of the triple threat and thrives at getting by defenders with quick sudden moves. He is capable of setting up his teammates and has good vision in both the half court and the full court. I would like to see him work on his ability to space the floor and attack defense off the ball.
Joshua Caruthers 2022 Bellaire High School
Joshua is a vocal point guard who truly leads his team in all areas of the game. He has the ability to get to his shot with a live dribble and can thrive as an off-ball shooter. He has great vision and set his teammates for easy looks off his ability to drive the ball and attack the rim. He has a low and quick crossover that allowed him to beat defenders off the dribble with ease. He is a strong help defender who knows when to trap an opponent who is in trouble. He is great at using the sideline as a second defender and angling his opponent where he wants.
Marsalis Brandon Marsalis Brandon 6'0" Rockville | 2022 TX 2022 6’0 Rockville High School
Marsalis is a highly skilled combo guard who knows how to move without the basketball. He always seems to be open by finding weak spots in the defense whether it was cutting behind the defender’s backs or running his man into a back screen and freeing himself for an open look. He is great at getting to his one to two dribble pull-up. He even possesses a soft floater in the lane he can get to and get over bigger players. He is great at drawing attention with and without the ball and creates a plethora of looks for his teammates this way.