Big-School Section Section 7 Top Guards

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s never too early for too-early-season. With fall sports and school underway, it’s only a matter of time before the winter sports season is upon us. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top guards from the big schools in Section 7</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850731" first="Ayden" last="McDonald"], Hibbing</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">McDonald is one of the best point guards in the state regardless of class and his ability to balance getting his own shot with facilitating is nearly unmatched. He’s a big guard who might not have elite athleticism, but he is so solid and efficient getting to the spots he wants to get to. He’s an excellent perimeter shooter and has improved as a finisher over length. </span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774900" first="Manny" last="Flicek"], Princeton</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flicek was a key cog in Princeton’s success last year and he’ll take on a lead role this winter - which means he’ll have a chance to pump up some big numbers running the show. Flicek is smooth off the dribble, has a great understanding of where his teammates are and how to get guys good shots, and he’s more than capable of putting up 15-plus points per game. </span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="958677" first="Will" last="Van Scoy"], Duluth East</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Van Scoy is going to be a key cog for the Greyhounds this winter as he’s one of the best shooters in the section. He’s been a key cog for Duluth East since his eighth-grade year and on a team with two top-notch frontcourt pieces, he’s a perfect ingredient to balance the team on the perimeter. </span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774863" first="Mayson" last="Brown"], Hibbing</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brown pairs with McDonald to form one of the best backcourts in Class AAA. He’s an elite level off ball player who does a great job using screens, cuts, and understanding of spacing to be available for looks. He’s a near-40 percent 3-point shooter who has plenty of off-the-dribble juice to create his own shot against rotating defenses. </span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774775" first="Adam" last="Schneider"], Cloquet</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Schneider emerged as a legitimate bucket-getter for the Lumberjacks last winter, averaging better than 20 points per game while providing a bright spot for a Cloquet team that won nine games. He’ll be the focal point of the offense again this winter and the Lumberjacks should be much-improved. </span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774785" first="Calvin" last="Foy"], Andover</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Foy led Andover in scoring last year, averaging 13 points per game while supplying top-notch perimeter defense and solid playmaking. He’s just so solid all-around. He shoots it at a high level, he can get to the paint and finish and he’s a quality shot-creator off the bounce. And while he’s not the biggest guy, he’s a competitive defender who will get into people. </span></p>