New Guards in the 2025 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guards made big impressions this past season to jump into our latest 2025 rankings update and are poised to be key names on the scene next winter. From players who were all-league selections, to guys dripping in potential who flashed big upside, here are a few of the standout guards joining the ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1850299"],"_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":"The Rainier Beach guard was a big addition for the Vikings this past season, showing real scoring ability, confidence, and some good size at the guard spot. Powers had numerous big games and showed he can get hot from 3-point range, breaking down defenders and finding his shot off of the dribble. He has the confidence to be a true shot maker and can find his shot against some tough defenses in the Metro League. He has the potential to lead the Vikings in scoring next season and is an emerging guard in one of the strongest leagues in the state.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1850300"],"_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":"The all-league guard helped Stadium to a turnaround season and the opening round of the 3A state tournament. He's a smaller guard that has elite quickness and a phenomenal pull-up game with his stop and go ability. He's shown nice touch from the mid-range and an ability to get to the rack and finish despite his smaller stature. Rivers should be the top guy returning next year at Stadium and will lead the way from the point guard spot.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1850309"],"_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":"Arius is one of those guys I mentioned with big potential. At 6-foot-4, he's an intriguing guard with size and limitless range. His Auburn Mountainview squad took a big leap forward this season and he's one reason to stay hopeful for bigger things to come for the Lions. He can get his shot out quick, shows an unabashed attitude when firing away, and has the length to take guys to the rim and finish up top. Keep a close eye on him as he steps into a larger role next season as he also runs some point guard for them and could be their starting PG in 2023-24.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1850301"],"_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":"Woodinville had a nice season cut short in a tough out against Skyline in the district playoffs, but they are a team that returns a lot of key guys and Bullock should step in to be a bigger piece on a team that will contend again next season. He's a smart player that brings energy and awareness to both sides of the ball, and boasts an all-around game that can help this team in a bunch of little ways next year.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1850302"],"_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":"Annie Wright is another team returning a lot of players and already was considered one of the top 1A teams from this season. Lester helps them with his versatility and ability to play either guard or wing. He has great strength, finishes inside and through contact well, and has good instincts to make big plays on the defensive end. Him and [player_tooltip player_id='1450983' first='Jeremiah' last='Harshman'] will help put pressure on offenses and get the Gators out and running next year.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-641a0eaea273c"} /-->