2024 Guards That Could Take A Big Step Forwards as Seniors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today I will be taking a look at some players that are under the radar that can make an impact going into their senior season. They have shown some flashes but will look to put it all together and do it consistently this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1284419"],"_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":"Durbin is a guard that has some upside as a knock down shooter and can make you pay if you leave him open. He has the ability to hit the corner 3 ball and is dangerous around the top of the key. He likes to push the pace in transition and leaks out to start the break, being able to finish at the rim through contact at times. Will use his vision and find the open man also not forcing the shot and being able to drop it off to the cutting man. Will be a guard to watch to see if he is able to make the jump and add some energy to his defensive game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1190754"],"_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":"Ghide has some raw talent and is a player that shows a lot of potential, having some flashes of being a good two-way guard. He is a good on ball defender who is able to force the ball handler into picking up his dribble and can either tie-up or wrestle the ball away. He is quick to get out in transition and is able to create contact at the rim, getting the foul or being able to finish through contact at times. He also has the ability to step out behind the arc and knock down the 3 ball, making the defense pay when they leave him open.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1577498"],"_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":"Kimaita is a player that has some range and is able to play the passing lane, using his vision to anticipate and jump the passing lane. He has some quick feet and is quick to rotate helping in the post and being able to close out on the perimeter as well. He can get out and finish inside in transition getting an easy bucket. When he steps out behind the arc he almost has limitless range being able to knock down the 3 ball from behind the college line at times. He is able to shoot it consistently and will make the defense pay if they leave him open.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1764313"],"_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":"Beeson is a player that has great body control, being able to get some tough finishes in the paint with floaters as well as through contact, converting short jumpers. He has great vision and will drop it off to an open cutter in transition, making the defender step-up and make a quick decision. With his handles, he is able to create openings and is just a pure jump shooter, being able to knock down shots from anywhere on the court. He has extended range and is able to step out from way behind the arc and make opponents pay for not stepping up. He is a player with a lot of upside and will be a CG to know moving forward.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1369795"],"_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":"Hinh is a high energy guard that can apply pressure on both ends of the court, making the opponent work. On defense he is a pest being able to force turnover and come up with some blocks as well. He has great on-ball defense being able to poke the ball loose and is jumping the passing lanes, getting out on the break in transition. He has a tight handle which helps him be able to create space and get to the rim where he can finish over the taller defender. He can put a defender on the ground with his explosive first step and is a great facilitator getting his teammates involved. Will be a player to keep an eye on as he will continue to turn heads and should see his stock rise.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64628acc7af1b"} /-->