2023 Top Available Prep Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 guard class got a little bit smaller recently with Lawrenceville guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='902748' first='Hampton' last='Sanders']</strong> committing to NYU. The group is still filled with guards who can make an impact at the next level, especially in the prep division. Here are the 2023 top available guards in the prep division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='901957' first='Jayden' last='Lemond'], 6'3 PG Blair Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lemond is one of the top available guards in the Garden State with his ability to control the pace of the game. The 6'3 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and can finish through contact. Lemond plays with good court vision and knows how to find his open teammates in the halfcourt. He can knock down open shots from behind the arc and is a solid on-ball defender. Lemond is a true floor general whose ability to make plays with the ball in his hands will lead the Buccaneers this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158404' first='Bralyn' last='Smith'], 6'5 CG St. Benedict's Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a prospect to watch for the Gray Bees as he impacts the game in a variety of ways. The 6'5 guard has a good release on his jumper and sets his feet before every shot he takes. Smith is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He is a strong rebounder and can defend multiple positions on the floor. Smith is a two-way guard prospect whose stock should shoot up in a big way this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='981596' first='Alexzaye' last='Johnson'], 6'4 PG St. Benedict's Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson will be running St. Benedict's offense this season and will be one to watch in the Garden State in 2022-23. The 6'4 guard has a good handle and is unphased by on-ball pressure. Johnson can finish around the basket in a variety of ways and has a nice touch on his floater. He makes good decisions with the ball in his hands and can make opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. Johnson is a skilled lead guard who should put up big numbers for the Gray Bees this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1013073' first='Carnegie' last='Johnson'], 6'0 PG Blair Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson had a strong summer with the Buccaneers and the NY Jayhawks, which should carry over into the winter. The 6'0 guard knows how to get to the paint with his good handle and can finish through contact around the basket. Johnson is more than just a slasher as he has a smooth shooting stroke and can get hot from distance in a hurry. The ball doesn't stick in his hands, and he plays tough on-ball defense. Johnson is a gritty lead guard prospect who does whatever it takes to help his team win games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1150260' first='Tyleel' last='Hall'], 6'3 CG Olympus Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hall is an intriguing prospect to watch in the Garden State as he makes plays on both ends of the floor. The 6'3 guard is a crafty finisher around the basket and can hit shots in the mid-range. Hall uses his handle to create space for himself on the perimeter and can shoot off the dribble. He is an underrated passer and uses his athleticism to get deflections on the defensive end. Hall's ability to make plays in the paint is something that will help his stock throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Other Prospects to Know:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1013068' first='Corey' last='Miller'], 6'1 PG Pennington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1034378' first='Nicholas' last='(Niko) Barnes'], 6'4 Compass Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1544350' first='Jordan' last='Frazier'], 6'4 SG Olympus Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1150288' first='Nyle' last='Coleman'], 5'10 PG Peddie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='933917' first='Bryce' last='Butler'], 6'0 PG Life Center Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='991231' first='Jacob' last='Beccles'], 6'4 CG Lawrenceville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>De'Andre Williams, 6'3 SG St. Benedict's Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->