2023 Rankings Update: Guard Stock Risers

Tony Roe January 12, 2023 @ 12:33 PM

PG [player_tooltip player_id='1240102' first='Carter' last='Boettcher'] (Sioux Central) The move: 134 to 65   A physically strong lead guard who uses his strength to bully his way to the rim and finish through contact, Boettcher is putting together a great senior year for the Rebels, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists on 51-45-70 shooting. He has good form on his jumper, makes the right decisions with the ball in his hands, and is a versatile defender with the strength to drop down into the painted area and the quickness to defend on the perimeter.   PG [player_tooltip player_id='1167701' first='Carter' last='Sievers'] (Newell-Fonda) The move: 132 to 76   Sievers has established himself as one of the most explosive scoring threats in the state, averaging 30.0 points a game on 56-40-87 shooting splits. He's a quick guard who can break down defenders and get to the rim, but he's also deadly when operating without the ball in his hands, showing good off-ball movement and the ability to shoot it at a high level off the catch.   SG [player_tooltip player_id='1367403' first='Jaekwon' last='Bradley'] (Roosevelt) The move: 136 to 86   A quick, long, and athletic 6-1 guard, Bradley has been excellent in the first half of his senior year for the Roughriders, averaging 15.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.1 steals a game. He's at his best when he's using his physical attributes to play downhill and get to the bucket, and he has been tremendous on the offensive glass (3.6).   SG [player_tooltip player_id='1367404' first='Daviyon' last='Gaston'] (Western Dubuque) The move: 135 to 87   Gaston leads the Bobcats in scoring (16.8) and assists (3.6) this season, showing improved playmaking and passing instincts this season, which is the major reason for his move up into the top 100. He's also a solid on-ball defender with quick hands and feet.   PG [player_tooltip player_id='1147612' first='Drew' last='Britson'] (Garner-Hayfield-Ventura) The move: 103 to 90   Britson is a winner who is going to do a little bit of everything for your team, averaging 16.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.0 steals a game. He's not shooting it to the level he's capable of from the arc so far this season, but he's a strong guard who can get to the rim and finish through contact.   PG [player_tooltip player_id='1367400' first='Josh' last='Sanderson'] (Grand View Christian) The move: 143 to 101   The 5-11 lead guard continues his ascent up the rankings, nearly cracking the top 100 here. He's a smart guard who gets others involved at a high clip, dishing out 8.6 assists a game. He uses his handle and quick first step to get by defenders and get into the teeth of the defense, where he's flashed a strong floater game.   SG [player_tooltip player_id='1469838' first='Frankie' last='Chiodo'] (Grand View Christian) The move: 246 to 103   Chiodo is one of the most improved players in the state, and as a result, he shot up the rankings in the newest installment. A 6-0 off-ball guard with a lightning-quick release and seemingly unlimited range, he's averaging 19.3 points on 42.1 3P% this year for the Thunder. He has shown the ability to be a secondary ball-handler and playmaker as well, but his biggest strength is his ability to torch teams from deep.   PG [player_tooltip player_id='1367452' first='Bo' last='Harrington'] (Nashua-Plainfield) The move: 169 to 104   Harrington has always been a big-time scoring threat for the Huskies, but his growth spurt has allowed him to contribute across the board and he's having a huge senior year as a result. The 6-0 point guard is averaging 24.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 4.0 steals per game while shooting nearly 60% from the floor. He's a good ball-handler with a quick first step that he uses to blow by defenders and put constant pressure on opposing defenses.

PG Carter Boettcher Carter Boettcher 6'1" | PG Sioux Central | 2023 State IA (Sioux Central)
The move: 134 to 65