Top new guards from 2024 rankings update
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We got busy covering the Prep Hoops Circuit stop in Indianapolis and the Nova Village classic this weekend, but recently we updated 2024 rankings and didn’t get a chance to finish our top new players feature series. In this article…
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Continue ReadingWe got busy covering the Prep Hoops Circuit stop in Indianapolis and the Nova Village classic this weekend, but recently we updated 2024 rankings and didn’t get a chance to finish our top new players feature series. In this article we’ll be breaking down the top guards that were recently added to the rankings.
Brooks Laukhuf Brooks Laukhuf 6'2" | CG Wayne Trace | 2024 State OH , 6’1 CG Wayne Trace 2024: Laukhuf impressed me with NW Ohio 16 U in Fort Wayne early in the spring, showing the ability to knock down jumpers off the bounce and the catch at a high clip. I also liked the way he led the offense next to Landon Brewer Landon Brewer 6'5" | SG Antwerp | 2024 State OH , as that pair dominated the offensive end with Jack Knapke Jack Knapke 6'8" | C Marion Local | 2024 State OH not playing with the team that weekend. Laukhuf had a solid Sophomore season at Wayne Trace and could be in line for a potential conference player of the year award as a Junior.
Kenyon Giles Kenyon Giles 6'0" | CG Maple Heights | 2024 State OH , 5’11 CG Rhodes 2024: Giles was a prospect I got to see for one game in the high school season and thought he had some potential, but really stood out for the Ohio Rebels the same weekend in Fort Wayne. Giles is a downhill attacking guard who right now is probably best suited for an off-ball role but should handle a lot of the primary ball-handling responsibilities for Rhodes this season with the graduation of Jamal Sumlin Jamal Sumlin 6'2" | PG Rhodes | 2022 State OH . Giles should have the chance to prove to me that he’s capable of running the show as a point guard these next two winters with his high school team. Regardless, Giles should be one of the top scorers in the senate league next season.
Chance Casenhiser Chance Casenhiser 5'11" | PG Uniontown Lake | 2024 State OH , 5’9 PG Uniontown Lake 2024: Casenhiser is a smaller guard but has some wiggle with his handle that allows him to create some separation on drives to the basket or pull-up 3-pointers. My only viewing of him was against Akron Buchtel at the Play By Play Classics and I’m excited to see Casenhiser this spring with his grassroots team. Casenhiser is going to be the main guy for Lake next season with the graduation of Camden Horning Camden Horning 6'1" | CG Uniontown Lake | 2022 State OH .
Derek Fairley Derek Fairley 6'1" | CG Lutheran West | 2024 State OH , 5’11 PG Lutheran West 2024: Fairley is a sleeper prospect that not many people have heard about, but his pick and roll chemistry with Boubacar Djigo Boubacar Djigo 6'7" | C Lutheran West | 2023 State OH is difficult to stop. Fairley impressed me with his slashing ability. I’ll be trying to see the longhorns again this winter to see where each prospect stands after a summer of development.
Brian Sullivan Jr Brian Sullivan Jr 6'2" | CG St Edward | 2024 State OH , 6’0 CG St Edward 2024: Sullivan is a prospect who has waited his turn and could be a breakout candidate for Saint Edward this winter as the Eagles have a lot of senior talent to replace. After watching Sullivan Jr for Marshall Warriors this spring, I’m confident Sullivan Jr will be a major contributor this winter. Sullivan Jr is quick and a solid athlete, which allows him to make plays defensively.