Top New Guards from 2024 Rankings Update Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2024 Rankings Update saw 20 prospects making their debuts in our rankings, in this article we'll spotlight four new guards who cracked our list for the first time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2288386"],"_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":"Akron Buchtel has a new look team after graduating a lot of major pieces from their state championship winning squad. After stepping up in some crucial playoff games, including 8 points in the regional final against Gilmour last season, Pride has gone from a role piece to a leader on the team. Very quick with the ball in his hands and able to get in the lane, Pride can score it at the rim or from 3-point range. Pride won player of the game in their opening season showcase game against Pickerington North, a tough overtime loss. Once again looking like the class of the Akron City League, it'll be interesting if a senior laden core can help Buchtel get back to Dayton this winter.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1349312"],"_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":"One of the top scorers in southeast Ohio, Cottrill had a huge game at a showcase event at Shawnee State University that helped him move from our watchlist to a ranked player. A guard who has been playing at the varsity level since he arrived at Federal Hocking, Cottrill helped his team win a district title last season and the Lancers have a chance to defend their crown come playoff time. Regional small college programs should take a look at this under the radar guard.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1678535"],"_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":"Another guard who has been playing at the varsity level for a long time, McCall finally makes his debut in our rankings after getting the chance to watch his game develop over the years. A primary guard with good size and excellent vision, McCall is one of the more productive guards in the Columbus City League.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2138688"],"_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":"I got to watch Dugger in the Cleveland Basketball Classic where despite NDCL taking a tough loss, I still got to see why Dugger was special mention all-state as a Junior. Scoring over 20 PPG last season, it's clear to see the offensive talent that Dugger plays with. I liked his size and he got a couple open looks in transition by running the floor. Dugger is another senior guard who recently went over the 1,000 point mark for his career earlier this month. Certainly worthy of small college looks, Dugger is a name to know around northeast Ohio.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658dae36668f5"} /-->