Elite Backcourts in the 757- Part Three

<p>As a scout, I am pretty confident when I say that I firmly believe that the 757 area has some of the best guard play in the nation. Several backcourts in the area have D1 talent at both guard slots. This series will highlight the projected elite backcourts in the area as well as why these duos are must see for colleges.</p> <p>7. Catholic High School<br /> Projected PG: [player_tooltip player_id="798746" first="Sterling" last="White"]- 6’1 2021<br /> Summary: White will have the chance to win 1st team honors again this season as he returns for his senior campaign. White is a knockdown shooter with a high basketball IQ and is comfortable facilitating the rock.</p> <p>Projected SG: Josiah Rickards- 6’3 2023<br /> Summary: Josiah Rickards has a chance to be the breakout player of the year next season for the area. At 6’3, Rickards is big enough and bouncy enough to be a legit threat to throw it down on your head even at the guard spot. Rickards also possesses tight handles and a pretty shooting form, elevating perfectly each time.</p> <p>8. Norfolk Collegiate</p> <p>Projected PG: [player_tooltip player_id="999629" first="Sam" last="Brannen"]- 6’1 2023<br /> Summary: Brannen showed flashes of star power last year as a freshman. Now with the chance to run the team, Brannen will have the oppurtunity to prove he is one of the best lead guards in the area. Brannen possesses a strong frame and has shown the ability to consistently strike from deep.</p> <p>Projected SG: [player_tooltip player_id="798726" first="Jacob" last="Tebay"]- 6’2 2021<br /> Summary: Tall and lanky, Tebay is a crafty guard who doesnt mind playing on or off the ball. Tebay is a confident shooter as well as a capable slasher. With his size and smooth game, I am sure Tebay will excite colleges next year.</p> <p>9. Peninsula Catholic</p> <p>Given the amount of talented guards on the roster, I will briefly review 4 of them, as it is up in the air who will start.</p> <p>Malcolm Velmar- 5’11 2023. As a rising freshman, Velmar is an exciting guard prospect. Velmar is amazing running the pick and roll game and he is already a lockdown perimeter defender.</p> <p>Stylz Gardner- 5’10 2022. Stylz Gardner is a high IQ guard who knows how to get hia shots. Gardner was one of the best 3 point shooters in Virginia last year, and is absolutely lethal if left unattended.</p> <p>Myles Teal- 6’0 2021. Teal is an incredible athlete as a combo guard. A blur on the court, Teal can help any team in need of a guard who brings energy and the ability to change momentum in games.</p> <p>Jaden Curry- 5’9 2021. Curry averaged over 9 assists per game last season and could very well do so again. Curry is a natural leader who uses his quickness to help get in the paint to dish out to shooters or dump off to the big.</p>