Top new guards from 2024 rankings update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2024 rankings update saw many new players receive a ranking for the first time, in this article we'll take a look at some of the top guards who were just added to our rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1721070"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Dawson has good size for a guard and plays with good pace. An elite shooter, Dawson can get hot in a hurry from downtown. I was also impressed with Dawson's passing ability and how he found open teammates after receiving a majority of the attention from opposing defenses. I think Dawson should be looked at by scholarship programs this spring and summer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1462514"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Another northwest Ohio guard who shoots the crap out of the ball, Smith is an impressive athlete who can make plays on both ends of the floor. I was impressed with how Smith was able to get to his step-back and run off screens to get open looks against teams that key in on stopping him and not letting him shoot. I'd be curious to see how Smith looks with equally talented teammates surrounding him, allowing him to spend more energy on defense and get easier shot attempts. I think Smith will be looked at by scholarship programs and highly pursued by Division III schools as well.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1708728"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"A tough nosed guard, Taggart fits a lot of the qualities that high level Division III guards have. I was impressed by the toughness Taggart plays with and his ability to finish with two feet at the rim is something that will translate to the next level. The biggest area for improvement with Taggart is his 3-point shot, if he can consistently make shots from that area, the defense will have to respect his jumper, further opening up dribble drive lanes for him to operate. Riverside have had one of their best seasons in recent memory and a lot of that can be credited to Taggart's play this season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1068246"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Miami East are one of the top teams in Division III this season and are led by the guard duo of Roeth and [player_tooltip player_id='1068245' first='Wes' last='Enis']. Roeth is a knockdown shooter who is capable of playing on or off the ball, depending on who has it going on what night. I'm also a fan of Roeth's floor general skills and efficient shooting. I believe Roeth will be high on many regional Division III recruiting boards starting this spring and could receive looks from scholarship programs.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1688318"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Another elite shooter, Shultz is one of the top 3-point shooters in the Toledo area. Perrysburg has had an impressive season so far and while they have seniors making a big impact, the microwave scoring ability that Shultz has is unique to anybody else on their roster. A bit undersized and not a point guard right now, I'll be intrigued to see how Shultz plays once the senior class graduates. You could see Shultz show that he's a better passer and driver than the role he plays right now.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c98602e2ca0"} /-->