GMC Guard Duos to Watch

<p>Guard play is key in basketball as they are essential to the team’s success. The team with better success controlling the pace of the game normally ends up winning the game. The GMC is filled with talented guards who are ready to make an impact at the next level. Here are the top guard duos in the GMC.</p> <p><strong>St. Thomas Aquinas</strong></p> <p>The reigning GMC Tournament champions may have to replace third team All-State performer in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850329" first="Quadry" last="Adams"]</strong>,but they return a talented duo in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787644" first="Jaquan" last="Harris"] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900317" first="Kyree" last="Henry"]</strong>. The former is a talented point guard who can score from all three levels. Henry is a knockdown shooter from behind the arc who knows how to move off the ball. The two play extremely well off each other and know how to jump passing lanes. The Trojans are filled with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850510" first="Tristan" last="Jeffries"] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850512" first="Josh" last="Rivera"]</strong> on the perimeter, but Harris and Henry are the key to the team’s success in 2020-21.</p> <p><strong>St. Joe’s Metuchen</strong></p> <p>The Falcons have historically been one of the top teams in the GMC and they will be again this season. Rising junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="933736" first="Amari" last="Campbell"] </strong>is a skilled lead guard who knows how to score around the basket. Union Catholic transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900327" first="Elijah" last="Barlow"]</strong> is a tough on-ball defender who can also knock down perimeter jumpers. His ability to defend the point should allow Campbell to be fresher on the offensive end. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013011" first="Kody" last="Robinson"] </strong>is another talented guard option on St. Joe’s Metuchen as the Falcons look to improve from their 19-9 record from 2019-20.</p> <p><strong>Wardlaw-Hartridge</strong></p> <p>The Rams experienced a 13-win turnaround last season due to the presence of <strong>Savion Pressley </strong>and <strong>Mekhai Huey</strong>. The former is a lightning quick guard who led the state in steals. Huey is also a thief in the backcourt and is hard to keep out of the lane. They are both good passers and play extremely well off each other. Wardlaw-Hartridge’s dynamic backcourt should help the Rams have a strong 2020-21 season.</p> <p><strong>South Brunswick</strong></p> <p>The Vikings took home the Central Jersey Group 4 title, but they have to replace <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="896463" first="Justin" last="Carbone"] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="933653" first="Devin" last="Strickland"]</strong>. Rising junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1025373" first="Yathin" last="Vemula"] </strong>hit the game-winning layup and plays with poise on the ball. The 6’0 guard plays solid on-ball defense and knows how to run the offense. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="933647" first="Tyrell" last="Murchison"] </strong>started alongside Vemula and provides the Vikings with toughness and ball-handling. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1024750" first="Jabri" last="Fitzpatrick"]</strong> will also provide help in the backcourt, but Vemula and Murchison’s ability to play with one another will be the X-Factor for South Brunswick in 2020-21.</p> <p><strong>Timothy Christian</strong></p> <p>The Tigers have to replace <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1012967" first="Abdul" last="Momoh"]</strong>’s production down low, but they are set in the backcourt. Rising senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1012949" first="Ronnie" last="Burwan Jr."] </strong>is a talented combo guard who can attack off the bounce and knock down jumpers. The 6’4 guard is also a good defender and makes good decisions with the ball in his hands. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013038" first="Gian" last="Wagner"] </strong>hit 70 triples last season and his shooting provides Burwan Jr. with more space to drive. Timothy Christian’s guard duo is good enough to lead the Tigers to a strong 2020-21 season.</p>