Efficient 2024 Guards
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Kenny Jones Jr – Harrison Jones is a sturdy guard who possesses notable size at his position, combined with above average skill along the perimeter. Standing right around 6′ tall, the junior guard was effective for 18-7 Harrison, posting 15.5…
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Jones is a sturdy guard who possesses notable size at his position, combined with above average skill along the perimeter. Standing right around 6′ tall, the junior guard was effective for 18-7 Harrison, posting 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. He is proactive in the halfcourt, moving the ball around with pace to find high post and perimeter shotmakers. There is no doubt in my mind that Jones has collegiate upside, from a size and skill standpoint, he is worth a look.
Landen Martin Landen Martin 5'11" | PG Strasburg | 2024 State CO – Strasburg
Martin brings value as the lead guard for this Strasburg group, following a 10-14 record. The 5’10 guard is excellent at controlling the pace in the halfcourt, leveraged by his jump shot gravity off the dribble. Through his junior season, the guard posted 16 points, 5.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. He brings a jittery pace with the ball, proving difficult to predict, let alone stay in front of. Although within a small program, Martin is somebody division 3 and NAIA programs should take a look at.
Riley Woolen Riley Woolen 5'11" | PG Ponderosa | 2024 State CO – Ponderosa
Woolen does well adding value within a couple dribbles, finding scoring threats off the bounce. Through his junior season with 15-10 Ponderosa, the guard posted 6.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. The guard is especially valuable with a head of steam, getting downhill and forcing defenses to aggressively help. Once an opening presents itself for a shooter or baseline cutter, Woolen does well making decisions based on what the defense allows.
Collin Hendrickson Collin Hendrickson 6'5" | C Clear Creek | 2024 State CO – Clear Creek
Hendrickson shows value by contributing buckets inside the arc, regardless of the immediate contest. Through his junior season with 3A Clear Creek, the forward put up 19.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. Certainly one of the stronger forwards within 3A, Hendrickson is a tough matchup down low, proving especially difficult to grab an offensive rebound against. One area of intrigue is his three point shooting, knocking down 34% of his 16 attempts from beyond the arc.
Rifky Sedhom Rifky Sedhom 6'1" | SG Arapahoe | 2024 State CO – Arapahoe
Sedhom is highly efficient within his role for Arapahoe, proving potent as a shooter and active in transition. The 6’1 shooting guard put up 10 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for 11-13 Arapahoe, alongside absurd shooting efficiency beyond the arc. One area of intrigue has been Sedhom’s physicality versus opposing backcourt defenders, being sure to bump the opponent and attack while they are off-balance.
Cameron Rowney Cameron Rowney 5'11" | PG The Vanguard | 2024 State CO – Vanguard
Rowney has proven himself as a dependable scoring threat inside the arc for Vanguard. Through his season with 19-4 Vanguard, the guard put up 12.7 points, 5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2 steals per game. An effective scorer when attacking downhill, Rowney can get to his short floater or finish strong through contests. Considering his physicality as a scorer, it should be no surprise that he holds his own on the defensive glass, proven effective versus opponents.