Young Guards to Watch
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In the state of Colorado, there is a very exciting group of young guards that are the future face of the state. Here are our picks for young players lighting up the state and looking to have bright futures. Maurice…
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Continue ReadingIn the state of Colorado, there is a very exciting group of young guards that are the future face of the state. Here are our picks for young players lighting up the state and looking to have bright futures.
Maurice Austin Maurice Austin 5'10" | PG Pueblo South | 2024 State CO – Pueblo South
Maurice Austin Maurice Austin 5'10" | PG Pueblo South | 2024 State CO has been the most complete prospect in the state who truly does a bit of everything on the floor. Maurice’s stat line as a sophomore he averaged 21.7 points, 7.4 assists, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.9 steals per game. He embodies the true definition of a floor general, who looks to set up teammates with great passes, he has extraordinary vision and makes long passes look easy. For a small guard, Maurice does very good rebounding using great bounce to sky for rebounds.
Cole Scherer Cole Scherer 6'2" | PG Valor Christian | 2025 State CO – Valor Christian
Cole Scherer Cole Scherer 6'2" | PG Valor Christian | 2025 State CO plays above his grade level with great composure for a young point guard. Cole is a good decision maker who does not force up shots but will make defenders pay if left open. He uses his strong frame that allows him to keep defenders on his hip and then burst towards the basket for a floater or layup. Cole has good vision for a point guard and makes creative passes in fastbreak situations.
Tevin Riehl Tevin Riehl 6'0" | CG Mesa Ridge | 2024 State CO – Mesa Ridge
Tevin Riehl Tevin Riehl 6'0" | CG Mesa Ridge | 2024 State CO is one of those players you prepare for as you cannot leave him open. Last year Tevin led his team on a winning streak at the end of the last high school season and took them to the sweet sixteen with an upset win in the round before he scored 27 points. Tevin does a good job moving around the three-point line and uses great footwork stepping into his shots.
Tanner Braketa Tanner Braketa 6'1" | PG Ralston Valley | 2025 State #285 Nation CO – Ralston Valley
Tanner Braketa Tanner Braketa 6'1" | PG Ralston Valley | 2025 State #285 Nation CO has been lighting up gyms with big performances this past year. Last year a game that stood out from Tanner was him going up against the state champions ThunderRidge where he had a huge performance dropping 29 points. In that game, Tanner scored by creating on and off of the ball, his elite shooting ability forced defenders to close out hard and he attacks those closeouts by making quick moves. Off of those quick moves, he attacks the basket or gets to his spot in the mid-range.
Dominic Rhoades-Martinez Dominic Rhoades-Martinez 6'0" | PG Denver South | 2025 State #369 Nation CO – Denver South
Dominic Rhoades-Martinez Dominic Rhoades-Martinez 6'0" | PG Denver South | 2025 State #369 Nation CO had one of the most impressive freshman seasons we have seen in recent times. He averaged 17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 5 steals per game. Dominic has a good build for his age and uses it to finish through contact at the rim. On the defensive end, he is a good on-ball defender with quick hands making him one of the best pests in the state.