Colorado Early Season Stock Risers: 2018 Guards (Part I)
As the second half of the Colorado high school basketball season tips off this week, we are continuing our look at players who have risen their stocks over the first month of the season. Today, we unveil the first of…
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Continue ReadingAs the second half of the Colorado high school basketball season tips off this week, we are continuing our look at players who have risen their stocks over the first month of the season.
Today, we unveil the first of our two-part look at 2018 guards who have risen their games this year.
Here’s the first five:
Cade Carroll, 6-3, Buena Vista
In five games prior to the Christmas break, Carroll averaged 24.2 points per game. We saw much of this scoring ability when Carroll participated in the Prep Hoops 250 Expo back in the fall. He’s got good size and strength at the position, shoots it well at all levels, and can defend multiple positions. Could be a solid Division II prospect.
Jon’il Fugett, 5-11, George Washington
Fugett has been a legitimate player of the year candidate, averaging 18.3 points and 3.6 assists per game. His defensive impact is even greater than his statistics would suggest. He puts constant pressure on the perimeter and makes it difficult for opponents to get into their base offenses. Fugett’s 3-point shooting is among the best in the state, a highly underrated part of his game. He’s playing himself into a true mid-major prospect while also making the Patriots the state’s No. 1 team in 5A.
Sindou Cisse, 6-0, Far Northeast Warriors
We first saw Cisse play for the Elevation Flyers nearly a year ago, and he caught our attention then. He’s elevated his game even further since then, averaging 17 points per game while leading FNE to an impressive 7-2 start. He plays much longer than his 6-0 frame, can finish above the rim with ease and has a great motor. As his jump shot continues to show improvement, he’ll be an even more explosive offensive player.
Connor Staib, 6-4, Mountain Vista
The first thing that sticks out about Staib is his length. At 6-4 he can handle the ball and guard it, but he’s also effective off it on both sides of the ball. Can his consistently off the catch and has an impressive first step at the basket. Has a real high IQ on both ends.
Kaison Hammonds, 6-3, ThunderRidge
In leading the Grizzlies to a 9-1 start, Hammonds, who received his first D-I offer from the University of Denver this summer, has looked the part of an impressive lead guard. He had a 38-point performance in an eye-popping performance against Doherty earlier this season. Hammonds can score in a variety of ways and he’s been able to play bigger than his size.