2024 Rankings: Underrated Guards to Know

<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">The 2024 rankings have been updated in the state of North Carolina! Take a look at some underrated guards that need more recognition heading into the 2023-24 season.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>&nbsp;<em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get&nbsp;30% OFF payment&nbsp;on your first billing cycle with offer code:&nbsp;<strong>JAYANDERSON30</strong>, sign up&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>TODAY</strong></a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1281454"],"_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":"Watson looms inside the Top 70 prospects given his ability to operate in the backcourt for Hopewell High. He posted 23.7 PPG, 4.5 APG, 4.0 RPG and 2.7 SPG this past season and continues to fly under the radar by college coaches. He's a strong combo guard who makes things happen.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1131339"],"_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":"Smith is a top scoring guard returning after leading the state in scoring with 34.8 PPG to go along with 6.9 RPG, 2.9 APG and 2.2 SPG in the backcourt at Morehead High. He's a sizeable name who can operate in the painted area very well as evidenced by his 45 percent shooting percentage. As he shows he can be a consistent perimeter threat, look for his name to grow among DII programs in the region.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2171812"],"_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":"Rodriguez is a scrappy combo guard prospect to get to know out of Western NC. He's got a high IQ for making things happen as a perimeter threat and doesn't hesitate to get his teammates involved as needed. He's a name to start tracking early at Hendersonville High as the 2023-24 season approaches.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1086991"],"_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":"Sturdivant was quite the backcourt presence this past season at Red Springs High. He's a strong-framed guard at 6-foot-4 who can hold his own on both ends of the floor. He finished his junior season with 17.5 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.4 SPG and 2.0 APG on 62 made 3-pointers this past season. Look for him to be a leader in the Hoke High backcourt in 2023-24.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1180893"],"_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":"Boyce moves from Cox Mill High to United Faith Christian Academy looking to boost the backcourt given his length and ability at 6-foot-3. He produced 16.3 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.7 APG and 1.3 SPG on 38 percent shooting from deep this past season. Look for his stock to grow on the NCISAA stage this season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-652409ccad995"} /-->