2024 Top Available Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 class saw big news on Wednesday as Don Bosco star guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1153959' first='Dylan' last='Harper']</strong> committed to Rutgers. The guard group is still filled with talented players who can make an impact at the next level. Here are the top available 2024 shooting guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1153996' first='Jaden' last='Kelly'], 6'4 Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly is the top available shooting guard in the class and will be one to watch over the course of the season. The 6'4 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Kelly moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He moves his feet on the defensive end and is an underrated rebounder. Kelly is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets this season for the Lions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1406993' first='Anthony' last='Akande'], 6'4 Arts</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Akande has the potential to have a strong senior season as he should receive more touches on the offensive end. The 6'4 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the basket. Akande uses his size to see over his defender and can also score in the mid-range. He is a tough on-ball defender and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Akande's ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor is something that will help his game in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1547459' first='Jahaan' last='Green'], 6'4 Camden Eastside</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green had a good summer and fall, which should carry over into the winter. The 6'4 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and get to the rim. Green explodes off the floor for dunks and can make opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. He has the athleticism to defend multiple positions on the floor and pushes the ball well in transition. Green is an athletic guard prospect who has the potential to have a big 2023-24.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2024585' first='Ethan' last='Maynard'], 6'3 Compass Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maynard is flying a little under the radar entering the season, but should move onto the radar in 2023-24. The 6'3 guard has a good shooting stroke and has the ability to knock down triples in bunches. Maynard is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the rim. He has a solid handle and is an underrated defender. Maynard's ability to score inside and out is something that will help his stock in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1153994' first='Michael' last='Van Raaphorst'], 6'3 Delbarton</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Raahorst returns to lead the Green Wave as he is looking to end his varsity career with a second straight Morris County Tournament title and a deep postseason run. The 6'3 guard uses his handle to get into the lane and finishes nicely around the basket. Van Raaphorst is more than just a slasher as he can also knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. He is an underrated passer and makes plays on the defensive end. Van Raaphorst is a tough, guard prospect whose ability to finish around the rim is something that will help his game and Delbarton in 2023-24.</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='1407195' first='Zion' last='Harrison'], 6'4 Hillsborough</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213571' first='Elijah' last='Butler'], 6'5 Linden</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050401' first='Andrew' last='Buck'], 6'3 Ranney</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407081' first='Evan' last='O'Reilly'], 6'3 Ridgewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1406996' first='Karson' last='Culuko'], 6'2 Pequannock</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->