2025 Under the Radar Guards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The start of football practice in the Garden State yesterday is the sign of the start of the new school year. The rising sophomore class is set to start their second varsity season and is looking to make an impact on the floor this winter. Here are the 2025 under the radar guards to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411649' first='Tobe' last='Nwobu'], 6'1 PG Camden Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nwobu had a solid debut campaign for Camden Catholic and should have a big 2022-23 season. The 6'1 guard is at his best attacking the basket as he is a solid finisher around the basket and does not mind contact. Nwobu is more than just a slasher as he also has a nice release on his jumper and can score in the mid-range. He is a solid passer and moves his feet on the defensive end. Nwobu is a tough guard prospect who knows how to make plays with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411621' first='Myles' last='Blackley'], 6'4 SG Summit</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackley has had a big summer with Unity Legends and on the camp circuit, as he showed his ability to affect the game in a variety of ways. The lanky 6'4 guard knows how to get to the rim and finishes strong around the basket. Blackley shoots the ball with confidence from behind the arc and sets his feet before he shoots. He is a strong rebounder and uses his athleticism to make plays in a variety of ways. Blackley's stock is on the rise, and it should continue to rise with his strong play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1483439' first='Shawn' last='Spencer'], 6'2 SG Bergen Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spencer is an intriguing guard prospect to watch in the class as he has the potential to play either guard spot. The 6'2 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get to the rim and finish around the basket. Spencer has a nice release on his shot and has a nice touch on his floater. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated defender. Spencer is a skilled guard prospect who will be one to track in 2022-23.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Asher Bradey, 5'11 PG Oratory Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradley had a good summer playing alongside Blackley in the Unity legends' backcourt and it should carry over into the winter. The 5'11 guard runs the offense effectively as he is a solid passer and is rarely rattled by on-ball pressure. Bradley is a solid finisher around the basket and is capable of drawing contact consistently. He has a quick release on his jumper and gets his teammates involved in the halfcourt. Bradley's ability to control the pace of the game is something that will help his stock in a big way in his varsity career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1412107' first='Jaycen' last='Santucci'], 6'1 SG Central Regional</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santucci made plays for the Jersey Shore Predators all season on both ends of the floor. The 6'1 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong through contact. Santucci knows how to get to his spot on the floor and rises up nicely on his jumper. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is a good defender. Santucci is set for a breakout sophomore season as he gets more looks on the offensive end for Central Regional in 2022-23.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Other Prospects to Watch:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411630' first='AJ' last='Altobelli'], 5'11 PG Union Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1412734' first='Luke' last='Kreitz'], 5'11 PG Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456848' first='Jacob' last='Carmona'], 5'9 PG Saddle River Day</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456862' first='Logan' last='McBurney'], 6'1 SG Montville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466450' first='Kaleb' last='Johnson'], 6'0 CG Union City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->