Top Unsigned Combo Guards: 2023 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1284422' first='Colin' last='Hawkins'] - Colorado Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The strong guard has a fundamentally sound offensive game, lacking many holes. Right around 6'3 and 210 pounds, the lefty combo guard is dependable maximizing his strength for playmaking attempts. Over the past twelve months, Hawkins has become a dead-eye from beyond the arc, notably showing more volume on pull-ups. An overall sturdy defender, Hawkins will be able to defend both backcourt positions at the next level due to his strength and quick screen navigation. Hawkins has previously received offers from San Diego, West Point, and the division II program Metropolitan State University of Denver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='972419' first='Rickey' last='Mitchell'] - Smoky Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arguably the most talented shotmaker in the state, Mitchell is difficult to slow down on the perimeter once he has heated up. At roughly 6'3, the guard is an elite shotmaker off the dribble. His ability to create space off of step-backs alongside his dependability making deep triples cannot be understated. Showing a notable increase to his vertical pop, Mitchell is a legitimate lob threat should the lane present itself. Through the senior's season, he has posted 25.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.5 steals, and a block per game. Mitchell currently holds an offer from MSU Denver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1420173' first='Daundre' last='Samuels'] - East</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Samuels is a bouncy athlete who shines in transition situations. Standing right around 6'3, the guard is a potent scorer around the rim who skies above the vast majority of high school opponents. Given how quickly he gets downhill, Samuels has always generated space below the arc. The difference in this season has been his growth as a passer, making the next read for kickouts or finds to low block dunkers. Through his season with 18-2 Denver East, he has posted 21 points, 7.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 4.6 steals per game. Samuels currently holds offers from the local JUCO programs Otero and Trinidad State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='921110' first='Archer' last='VanSickle'] - Valor Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another talented sharpshooter, Vansickle is a potent scorer who has the size to battle with opposing backcourt positions. At roughly 6'4, the guard is capable leveraging the shot from self created looks or while fading off of screens. Through his season with 13-7 Valor Christian, Vansickle has posted 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='921096' first='Alan' last='Acevedo'] - Colorado Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Acevedo is a strong guard who holds his own on the defensive end, proving to soak in information like a sponge. There are few guards in the state who possess his quick retention of information at his size on the perimeter. He is able to slide on or off the ball, although he has been most effective as a secondary playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1284456' first='Keean' last='Lloyd'] - Cherokee Trail</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lloyd brings a wide variety of tools to the table through his growing abilities as a playmaker. The 6'3 guard has worked himself into a new role for Cherokee Trail, possessing the majority of ballhandling duties. Lloyd continues to build on his reputation as an elite defensive rebounder, especially for a guard. Through his final season at Cherokee Trail, he has posted 15.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->