Postseason Report: 2022 Guards to Watch
With the grassroots season on hold, 2021 and 2022 high school prospects are missing an opportunity to earn college recognition. With certain players already at a disadvantage due to school location, the grassroots season is a chance for guys who…
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Continue ReadingWith the grassroots season on hold, 2021 and 2022 high school prospects are missing an opportunity to earn college recognition. With certain players already at a disadvantage due to school location, the grassroots season is a chance for guys who wouldn’t get as much attention to gain valuable experience against other high-end talent players.
Until the grassroots season starts up again, it’s a waiting game.
While we wait, here are some guards to watch from the 2022 class:
Trey Brandt, Beulah
Brandt is one of the elite players in North Dakota regardless of age. The 6-foot junior-to-be took on a much bigger scoring role as a sophomore, averaging nearly 21 points, six rebounds and four assists for a top-five team in Class B. He’s smart, he’s strong, he can make shots from all over the floor and you know he’s well-schooled on the defensive end of the floor.
Carson Hegerle, West Fargo
One of the better two-sport prospects in the 2022 class, Hegerle will have opportunities to play football at the college level along with basketball. On the hardwood, Hegerle is a big, athletic combo guard who can impact the game on the defensive end and in transition. He’s a strong finisher in the paint and showed a lot of promise as a facilitator. As is the case with a lot of young athletic guards, he needs to develop the jumpshot.
Treysen Eaglestaff, Bismarck
Eaglestaff was a breakout stud for a top-five Bismarck team, excelling in an instant-offense role. The 6-foot-4 swingman averaged 11.6 points per game while shooting 32 percent from the 3-point line. There was a little bit of feast or famine to Eaglestaff’s game – some of that can probably be attributed to Bismarck playing 10-11 guys regular minutes and an underclassman playing against upperclassman competition. The skills and potential is there for a two-way stud.
Jayden Yankton, Four Winds/Minnewaukan
Yankton hasn’t yet put up numbers requisite of his ability but expect big things in his upperclass years. The 6-foot-1 lead guard is an excellent long-range shooter, a strong floor general and a feisty defender. He’s proven he can deliver big-time scoring, top-notch playmaking and the ability to impact the game beyond scoring with a strong floor game.
Evan Gross, Bismarck St. Mary’s
Gross missed some time as a Sophomore, but certainly made his presence felt in the 15 games he played for the Saints, averaging 12 points per game while shooting 39 percent from the 3-point line. He’s going to tasked with a much bigger role as an upperclassman and could put up big numbers for a team that has the talent to surprise people.
Zach Hendrickson, Our Redeemer’s
One of the most explosive perimeter scorers in the 2022 class, Hendrickson has been a catalyst for an Our Redeemer’s team that has reached the Region 6 championship each of the last two seasons. He’s an excellent 3-point shooter who can get his shot against anybody, get to the rim and make plays for his teammates plus get after people on the defensive end.