Stock rising wing guards from 2023 rankings update
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Our 2023 rankings update saw numerous players move up the list, in this article we’ll profile five wing guards who moved up our rankings with impressive senior season performances. Bryce Darbyshire OH #79 SF #11 HEIGHT 6'3" POS SF CLASS…
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Continue ReadingOur 2023 rankings update saw numerous players move up the list, in this article we’ll profile five wing guards who moved up our rankings with impressive senior season performances.
A great glue guy, Darbyshire does a lot of things that don’t appear in the box score that impact winning. Darbyshire makes the extra pass, competes defensively, rebounds and gets after loose balls. In the box score this season he’s scoring 10.4 PPG and grabbing 5.8 RPG with a 2.9/2.4 A/TO ratio. Darbyshire is committed to Northern Kentucky University where he’ll look to bring his intangibles to one of the top programs in the horizon league.
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Mukes is the second leading scorer for Moeller this season, scoring 8.2 PPG on 45% from the field. A capable outside shooter, Mukes has connected on 24 3-pointers this season. I like what Mukes brings defensively as well with his good athleticism and college ready frame. A connector piece for a small college program, I think Mukes can make an impact at pretty much every regional Division III program and could even get scholarship looks as well.
A prime example of a late bloomer, Ray is making a huge impact for Westerville South as a senior after waiting his turn and seeing how some of the past classes competed under legendary head coach Ed Calo. Ray has a lot of natural talent with the ball in his hands and there’s few available prospects with his size and shot making ability. I’d expect Ray to be at the top of most Division III recruiting lists with scholarship programs inquiring about him as well.
Cleveland Heights has had some marquee victories this season and Duncan has played a key role in a few of those games. A talented creator with the ball in his hands, when Duncan is engaged, he makes a big impact on the game. Looking to attack downhill and use his burst and shiftiness, Duncan is also a capable outside shooter as well. If Duncan can have a big impact in the playoffs, Cleveland Heights could be a sleeper team to make a run out of NEO and Duncan could improve his recruiting stock in the process.
A prime example of a 3-and-D wing, Green checks a lot of boxes that small college coaches look for. Green is long, athletic, can defend and knock down an open shot. Playing for a Sandusky team that has had an excellent season thus far, Green should be a top priority for small college programs because everybody can use his archetype of a player. It’ll be interesting to see where Green ends up at the next level, as I am a big fan of watching him play.