2024 Guards To Watch on Long Island
Long Island has some of the best player in New York, although usually overlooked by the players from Upstate NY or New York City. Below are 10 guards in the class of 2024 that you need to know about who…
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Continue ReadingLong Island has some of the best player in New York, although usually overlooked by the players from Upstate NY or New York City. Below are 10 guards in the class of 2024 that you need to know about who are set to make a huge impact this spring and during their senior year.
AJ Abusaab
AJ Abusaab
AJ is a great all around player. He is great with the ball in his hands and when he is running the offense. His explosiveness allows him to get into the paint and either create for others, or finish at the rim. AJ has the ability to break defenses down with his strength and ability to drive with his head up. This allows him to find open teammates. AJ is also a solid defender with quick hands that cause turnovers.
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Preston Appel
Preston Appel
Preston has the potential to be the best guard in the class of 2024. He can defend extremely well both on and off the ball. On offense Preston is best with the ball in his hands. He can create for himself and other both off the dribble or off the drive. His vision is amazing. He is able is to find the open teammate which leads to a lot of easy baskets in the paint when Preston has the ball in his hands.
Jack Connolly
Jack Connolly
Jack is one of the smartest basketball players in his class. His basketball IQ is off the charts. He has great handles and is great at changing speed and keeping defenders off balance. This allows him to play under control and finish through contact at the rim.
Marquese Dennis Marquese Dennis 6'4" | PG Brentwood | 2024 State NY
Marquese Dennis Marquese Dennis 6'4" | PG Brentwood | 2024 State NY
Marquese is one of the most versatile and explosive guards there is in the class of 2024. He can score on all 3 levels. He finishes strong around the basket and has a great shot from the midrange and from 3. Marquesse is also very long making him a versatile defender who can guard 1-5 and uses his length to create steals and opportunity’s in transition.
Ryan Hosein
Ryan Hosein
Ryan has a great speed and is very explosive. His quickness and athleticism allow him to be a factor on both ends of the floor. He is great at causing turnovers that lead to easy baskets in transition. On offense Ryan is always in the gym, looking to improve. On offense he can finish around the rim with ether hand. He also has a deadly pull up jumper that is nearly unguardable.
Dylan Kopp
Dylan Kopp
Dylan is an extremely explosive guard who finishes through contact with ease. He is extremely strong which not only allows him to finish through contact, but rip the ball away from a defender and take off down the floor for an electrifying dunk on the other end.
Thomas plays for one of the best public school teams on Long Island in Kings Park. Thomas is at his best when he has the ball in his hands. He can attack the basket, breaking down defenses, which leads to a finish at the rim from Thomas or he makes a great pass to an open teammate. Thomas is also great when he doesn’t have the ball, cutting and getting himself open to knock down a 3.
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Isaiah Wilson
Isaiah Wilson
Isaiah is a strong guard who is best in the paint and mid range. Isaiah is a lockdown de