More Under The Radar 2023 Guards

Alex Fydryszewski

August 9, 2022 @ 03:09 PM

The deep class of 2023 has quality spread around every corner of the state and at every position on the floor. We look at a half dozen guards who are poised to have big roles as seniors and build on solid junior seasons.     [player_tooltip player_id='1402079' first='Bryce' last='Stokes'] | 6'3” | G | Paterson Eastside   A good all around player who gets work done at both ends of the floor. His strong frame allows him to clean up the glass from the guard position. He's a clutch player, evidenced by his game winning free throw in the 49-48 victory over De Paul in the Passaic County Tournament. His best game as a junior was the last one, going off on sectional finalist Ridgewood for 24&10. He's in line for a big senior year.   [player_tooltip player_id='1150537' first='TJ' last='Halloran'] | 6'3” | G | Westfield   A bigger guard who can also play the lead role if needed. He gets at the rim well and always plays within his skillset. He's patient, has a high basketball IQ and can facilitate. He had 17 vs Hackensack and 15 vs Egg Harbor. He's a well rounded player who can hit the boards, cause turnovers, hand out assists and score when needed. Colleges should be paying attention to him.   [player_tooltip player_id='1401563' first='Marco' last='Restelli'] | 6'2” | G| Morris Catholic   Athletic guard who can create his own shot by pulling up but also can finish through contact. He's also got a hot hand from beyond the arc and has good handles. He was over 20 points on a half dozen occasions, including 32 vs Immaculata. He'll be one of the top players in Morris County this winter.   [player_tooltip player_id='1269777' first='Ryan' last='Leskauskas'] |6'4” | G | Chatham   Solid ballhandling skills and the guard can get hot quick offensively, especially from beyond the three point line. He's a slasher at heart, but he can keep defenders honest from the perimeter. Good rebounder with an all around offensive game. He had 27 vs Union Catholic, 25 vs Hillsborough and 24 vs Mendham. D3 schools should be in hot pursuit of him as a potential immediate contributor.   [player_tooltip player_id='1150543' first='Will' last='Bradley'] | 6'2” | G | CBA   A multi-faceted guard who led the Colts in scoring last winter. He moves the ball well and can facilitate but is at his best when he's letting loose from beyond the three point line. He's also capable of creating his own shot off the dribble. Nice fundamentals and a high release point on his jumper. He hit RFH for 26 and had 18 vs Ranney, 16 vs Middletown South and 14 vs Immaculata. He played AAU for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078569' first='Jersey' last='Force'].   [player_tooltip player_id='1402101' first='Joe' last='White'] | 6'3” | G | CBA   If the Colts make a move back towards the elite level of the Shore, Bradley and his teammate will be a big reason why. White is a good shooter who extends beyond the arc and is a very tough defender who moves his feet well. He's got good athleticism and can get above the rim. He had 18 vs Howell and 16 vs Mater Dei. He should be a big contributor as a senior.

The deep class of 2023 has quality spread around every corner of the state and at every position on the floor. We look at a half dozen guards who are poised to have big roles as seniors and build on solid junior seasons.