Five 2023 New England Guards to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New England is a breeding ground for high-end, top-tier basketball talent. Before the season kicks off in December, let's explore some of New England's top, up-and-coming players you should get to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='991214' first='Aaron' last='Clark'] 6'5" Brewster Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark is certainly a player to watch out for entering the 2023 high school season. The Brewster Academy (NH) product, and member of the Puerto Rican Junior National Team, is a lengthy 6'6" guard that is effective either on-ball or off-ball. With 16 offers from programs such as Maryland and Georgetown, Brown is highly-ranked recruit that can blossom into a 3-level scorer this season. Clark has flashed an ability to finish through contact, and he's certainly shown that he's more than capable of knocking down long distance 3-pointers. Playing alongside [player_tooltip player_id='939052' first='Matas' last='Buzelis'] at Brewster Academy, Clark will have the opportunity to show that's able to handle a solid scoring load. A player with Clark's motor and determination off the floor is worth getting to know, as his long-term outlook is pointing in the right direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1081868' first='Tre' last='Norman'] 6'3" Worcester Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A stock riser this summer, Norman is currently ranked 91st in ESPN Top-100. With a decision to make between Marquette, Harvard and Rutgers on Sept. 6, Norman is a four-star recruit with a ton of talent. Norman is a physical and strong guard. He's an excellent slasher and has the ability to get to the rim with ease due to his pure physical profile. Once he's there, he can finish through contact and slither his way in between. He's got a solid mid-range game and an off-the-dribble ability that is rare for his age. Norman is poised for a major senior season with Worcester Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1464578' first='Darin' last='Smith Jr']. 6'5" Vermont Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hailing from Vermont Academy, Smith Jr. is a highly-skilled guard. He averaged 11.0 PPG and 5.0 RPG in the 2022 high school season and was an NEPSAC AAA Honorable-Mention. Smith Jr. is a fluid athlete with a smooth-looking jumper. Smith Jr. also has elite-level finishing skills, as he's shown his bounce and ability to throw down dunks through contact. Smith Jr. is best used as a shooter, as he's excellent at coming off screens, setting his feet, and elevating into his shot. With another year at Vermont Academy, Smith Jr. is a name to know, as he projects to continue getting better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1477903' first='Miles' last='Rose'] 6'3" Putnam Science Academy (CT)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick, athletic guard that can go coast-to-coast in a flash, Rose is a player that's garnered some attention while playing at Putnam Science Academy (CT). Rose has offers from notable programs such as UMBC and Albany, and with an improved 2023 campaign, Rose could propel himself into the next category and level. Rose is a player that's capable of starting and stopping on a dime, and this shiftiness really shines through in the open court. He's also supremely athletic, and can oftentimes be found finishing poster dunks and gravity-defining layups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1477861' first='Jonathan' last='Guerrier'] 6'3" Cushing Academy (MA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guerrier is a true competitor. He has a high motor and is a more-than-willing defender. Offensively, he's flashed above-the-rim finishing ability with Cushing Academy and Mass Rivals in the Adidas 3SSB circuit. But, what makes Guerrier so great is his feel for the game. He's excellent as distributing the basketball, and makes a ton of correct reads. The combination of 3-level scoring and playmaking is really special, and with continued progression and development, Guerrier could be an impactful, effective player at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->