2022 Top Available Shooting Guards

<p>The 2022 guard class got a little bit smaller with Rutgers Prep’s <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901961" first="Ryan" last="Pettit"]</strong> and Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1018571" first="Jaden" last="Carter"]</strong> committing to Lafayette and Hartwick, respectively. The group still has available talent that can make an impact at the next level, especially the shooting guards. Here are the top available shooting guards in the 2022 class.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901962" first="Ethan" last="Pires"], 6’5 Pennington</strong></p> <p>Pires is one of the top available prospects in the class and has the potential to impact the game in more than one way. The 6’5 lefty has a smooth release on his jumper and is capable of getting hot from distance in a hurry. Pires is more than just a shooter as he can also beat his man off the bounce and finish around the rim. He has a solid handle and is an underrated passer. Pires is a skilled shooting guard prospect who will be a player to watch at the next level.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1202204" first="Ethan" last="Simmon"], 6’4 St. Joe’s Metuchen</strong></p> <p>Simmon had a strong senior season for the Falcons, which should help him at the next level. The 6’4 guard has a smooth shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and sets his feet before she shoots. Simmon moves extremely well off the ball, creating open jumpers and layups for himself. He is a good on-ball defender and is capable of beating his defender off the bounce. Simmon is a two-way guard prospect whose ability to knock down shots from distance will help his stock in a big way.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901956" first="David" last="Mager"], 6’3 Dwight-Englewood</strong></p> <p>Mager is a prospect to watch in the 2022 class with his two-way potential. The 6’3 lefty shoots the ball with confidence from behind the arc and wastes little motion in his release. Mager is more than just a shooter as he can also beat his defender off the bounce and finish around the basket. He is a solid passer and slides his feet well on the defensive end. Mager is a hard-working guard prospect who should help himself at the next level with his ability to defend on the wing.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901971" first="Asim" last="Jones"], 6’3 Paterson Charter</strong></p> <p>Jones has the potential to play either on or off the ball at the next level, which should help his stock in a big way. The 6’3 guard is at his best attacking the basket as he can finish strong and does not mind contact. Jones can also score in the mid-range and can make opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. He is a solid passer and has the length to defend both backcourt spots. Jones is a tough guard prospect who makes plays on both ends of the floor.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="931021" first="Darren" last="Tuck"], 6’4 St. Joe’s Metuchen</strong></p> <p>Tuck is an intriguing prospect to watch with his combination of size and athleticism. The 6’4 guard is at his best in the open floor as he uses his athleticism to finish around the basket and knows how to make shots through contact. Tuck is capable of rising up over defenders for jumpers in both the mid-range and on the perimeter. He has the athleticism to defend multiple positions and moves well off the ball. Tuck is an athletic wing whose ability to defend and finish around the rim will help him in a big way.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901979" first="Nate" last="Williams"], 6’4 St. John Vianney</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1147088" first="Shawn" last="Reckley"], 6’3 Hackensack</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1394458" first="Jahlijah" last="Grant"], 6’4 St. Benedict’s</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013061" first="Brian" last="Whitney"], 6’3 Passaic Valley</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1147089" first="Etienne" last="Richelieu"], 6’4 Elizabeth</strong></p>