Inside The Rankings: 2024 Guards Taking Over The Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today I will be going over some guards that have turned some heads this spring and are looking to continue that progress into the summer. These are the guy that you need to put on the radar moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1168003"],"_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":"Carter is a shifty guard that can score on all three levels and is a threat when he is creating off of the dribble. He is a knock down shooter from three and will make the defense pay for leaving him open. He is a great on-ball defender and has a knack for poking the ball loose and getting it out in transition. He has an explosive first step which helps him get to the basket and is able to finish with some finesse moves. Is a player that is able to use his vision and drop dimes when teammates are cutting or can drive and kick. Will be one of the top combo guards to keep an eye on this summer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1577482"],"_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":"King is a two-way guard that has brought his offensive scoring from the season to the spring with him. He is an elite off the dribble shooter who can knock down the three ball and create for himself. He is a great defender who is a pest on the defensive end and plays the passing lane well, being able to start the break quickly. When he gets going on the offensive end he can catch fire in a hurry and can be difficult to stop once he finds his rhythm. This helps get his teammates involved once the defense locks in on him, gives them room to score.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1137809"],"_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":"Edmondson is a lengthy guard that can get it done inside the paint as well as out on the perimeter. He has a great midrange and is able to use his height to rise up above defenders and knock down the elbow shot. He is a player that can pour it on when he gets going but also has great vision and can get his teammates involved as well. He can create off of the dribble and can get into the paint, scoring on the inside with finesse. He has a quick release and makes him dangerous when defenders aren't able to run him off of his spot.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1577244"],"_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":"Monroe-Elazier has been very active this Spring and has been getting it done on the offensive side. He is a player that is able to create off of the dribble and is shifty when he gets inside the paint. He has the ability to knock down some shots from behind the arc and has the touch to hit some midrange shots as well. He is a player that has a quick first step which helps him blow past defenders and gets into the post which he excels. When he gets inside he is able to dish to the open teammate getting them involved. Will be a combo guard to keep on the radar moving forward.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1369779"],"_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":"Gasaway is a player that is preparing to take on a bigger role this season and it has started this spring. He is a guard that is a pest on the defensive end and has quick feet to stay in front of ball handlers. He is someone who looks to get his teammates involved keeping the ball moving on the offensive end. He has the vision to find cutters and can fit passes into tight spaces. He can knock down shots from behind the arc at times and can score in the paint when he gets out in transition.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647e5f9ad3b5d"} /-->