Top Shooting Guards for the 2025 Class Part II
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The class of 2025 has its fair share of talent across the board and the shooting guard position is no different. These players will look to make great impacts on their team’s success this season. Here are my top shooting…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2025 has its fair share of talent across the board and the shooting guard position is no different. These players will look to make great impacts on their team’s success this season. Here are my top shooting guards for the 2025 class part II.
McKnight can score in all three levels on offense with his elite scoring ability. He can stop on a dime and then go for a quick burst off the dribble to get by defenders. His shot is quick and high and at 6’4″ it can be difficult to get a contest on him. McKnight works the midrange game well and can attack the rim whenever he wants to with his strong upper body. His long arms allow him to get multiple steals and deflections throughout a game.
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Lee is a patient player who does not force anything he can’t make within the flow of an offense. At 6’5″ he can shoot over most defenders and does an excellent job of picking and choosing his spots on the floor. He excels in the catch-and-shoot game and can put the ball on the floor. Lee has a soft touch around the rim and can use his size to get the ball up over smaller defenders in the paint.
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Oliver can score in many different ways on the offensive end. At 6’6″ he can put the ball on the floor and can get to the rim at will. His long arms allow him to get the ball up over smaller players in the paint. Oliver has a quick and high shot that needs very little room to get off. He is excellent in the catch-and-shoot game and will use an effective pump fake on the perimeter to get defenders in the air. He can drive into the paint and will look for contact on his way up to the rim.
Mickens is a quick but patient guard who lets plays develop before taking off. His ability to get to the rim is elite as he can evade contact with his impressive athletic ability. His soft touch around the rim with both hands makes him a tough guard because defenders don’t know which way to send him. Mickens has a pure shot with a great pull-up game in the midrange area. He will get open shots breaking down defenders with his handles.
Spencer can spread the floor out for his team with his shooting game from downtown. He has a high and quick release with long arms at 6’2″ making it a tough task for a defender to get a hand up. His ability to knock down shots in catch-and-shoot situations is what helps his teammates get open looks from other areas on the floor. Spencer crashes the glass well and makes accurate outlet passes on the fastbreak.