2024 Guards to Watch
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The 2024 Class has a host of talented guards at the top of it, led by elite recruit Tahaad Pettiford Tahaad Pettiford 6'1" | PG Hudson Catholic | 2024 State #27 Nation NJ . Today we feature a host of…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 Class has a host of talented guards at the top of it, led by elite recruit Tahaad Pettiford Tahaad Pettiford 6'1" | PG Hudson Catholic | 2024 State #27 Nation NJ . Today we feature a host of players who are going to make a name for themselves the next two years.
Tahaad Pettiford Tahaad Pettiford 6'1" | PG Hudson Catholic | 2024 State #27 Nation NJ | 6’1” | G | Hudson Catholic 2024
Pettiford could be one of the top players Hudson Catholic has ever produced. An elite backcourt leader with a lightning quick first step, explosive athleticism and shooting skills to match. He’s a shoot-the-lights out lefty. He had an unconscious 40 against powerhouse Don Bosco Prep and also dropped 37 on always tough St. Joes of Staten Island. He already holds a host of major offers, including Seton Hall, Rutgers, St. Johns and U-Conn. He’ll have 20+ when it’s all said and done. Elite prospect.
Alex Massung Alex Massung 6'2" | PG Hudson Catholic | 2024 State NJ | 6’3” | G | Hudson Catholic 2024
A solid ballhandler who is at at his best when he gets chances to run the floor in transition. Attacks the basket with both hands and finishes strong through traffic at the rim. Massung is an active on-ball defender who should attract the attention of D1 coaches. Top games as a sophomore included 14 vs Hun and Saint Joe’s of Metuchen.
Jaeden Jones Jaeden Jones 6'0" | PG Colonia | 2024 State NJ | 5’11” | G | Colonia 2024
A talented multi-sport athlete who will be a highly sought after football recruit. Jones uses that athleticism from the football field to his advantage on the hardwood. He’s a tough on-ball guy on defense, uses his d-back skills to read passes on the floor and create turnovers, can push the tempo in transition and is unafraid of contact around the rim. Dished out 10 assists in a state playoff win over Mendham and had 12 points in the season ending loss to Ramapo. Should be poised for a breakout junior campaign on an always tough Colonia squad.
Jaden Kelly Jaden Kelly 6'4" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2024 State NJ | 6’4” | G | St. Thomas Aquinas 2024
A hot handed shooter with a diverse skillset going to the basket. Kelly has good ballhandling skills, is a quick and athletic defender and has good form on his shot with a rapid release. Kelly raised his standard and stock in the final month of the season with great showings against quality opponents in the County and State tournaments. He had 13 vs Gill, 14 vs Rutgers Prep and 15 vs Monroe. Bryant and Drexel have offered and there will be more to come.
London Carson London Carson 6'4" | CG Elizabeth | 2024 State NJ | 6’4” | G| Elizabeth 2024
Carson came on very strong in his sophomore year for the State Group IV Champions. A smooth guard who’s got dribbling skills, gets out in the open court on the wings and finds ways to attack the basket, complete with a great touch on his shot. With graduations and the transfer of Sebastian Robinson Sebastian Robinson 6'2" | CG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State NJ to top rival Roselle Catholic, Carson is now the Big Man On Campus at Elizabeth High.He had a “look at me” state tournament and will be expected to lead the Minutemen this winter. They’ve added several impactful transfers at the guard positions but Carson is now the go-to-guy on both ends of the floor.