2024 Under the Radar Guards Set to Have a Big Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer season is right around the corner as June is less than two months away. The rising senior class is set to make noise this summer, especially in the backcourt. Here are the under the radar 2024 guards who should have a strong summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1464421' first='Steve' last='Donahue'], 6'3 SG Montgomery</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Donahue has the opportunity to have a strong summer with his ability to make plays on the perimeter. The 6'3 guard has a good release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Donahue can also put the ball on the floor and is able to finish around the basket. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated passer. Donahue is a sharpshooting guard prospect whose ability to knock jumpers from distance will help his stock nicely.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1572031' first='Trevor' last='Moncrease'], 6'5 CG Hillsborough</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moncrease is an intriguing guard prospect to watch in the 2024 class with his ability to play both backcourt spots. The 6'5 guard has a quick release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Moncrease uses his size to see over his defender and finds his open teammates in the halfcourt. He has the length to defend multiple spots on the floor and is capable of finishing around the basket. Moncrease's ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his game in a big way over the course of the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1786556' first='Trey' last='Maultsby'], 6'3 SG Pingry</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maultsby is a gritty guard prospect who should make his mark this summer. The 6'3 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he is a strong finisher and is not afraid of drawing contact. Maultsby knows how to get to his spot on the floor and rises up with confidence on his jumper. He is a good rebounder for a guard and is capable of getting deflections on the defensive end. Maultsby is a tough guard prospect whose ability to make plays around the basket will help his game throughout the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456826' first='Mike' last='Amador'], 5'11 PG West Morris</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amador is a guard prospect who should have a solid summer with his ability to play on and off the ball. The 5'11 guard has a clean shooting stroke as he requires little space to get his jumper off. Amador moves extremely well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the half court. He is an underrated passer and works hard on the defensive end. Amador's stock will be on the rise with his ability to knock down jumpers from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1809147' first='Lincoln' last='Zimmermann'], 6'2 SG Delbarton</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zimmermann had a strong 2022-23 season for the Green Wave and is looking to carry it over into the summer. The 6'2 guard is able to beat his defender off the bounce and is not afraid of drawing contact in the paint. Zimmermann is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his jumper and can knock down shots from behind the arc. He is capable of running the offense at times and can get deflections on the defensive end. Zimmermann's ability to play on or off the ball is something that will help his stock in a big way over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456834' first='Tre' last='Powell'], 6'0 SG Medford Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1273938' first='Johnny' last='Magner'], 6'4 SG Bridgewater-Raritan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1775075' first='Ja'Quis' last='Davis'], 5'11 PG Newark Collegiate</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050394' first='Chris' last='Ditrolio'], 5'9 PG Roxbury</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407080' first='Japhet' last='Santiago'], PG American Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->