2024 Rankings Update: Backcourt Risers
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James Hadzic CO #93 SF #13 HEIGHT 6'5" POS SF CLASS 2024 View Profile James Hadzic State: Colorado School: Arvada West 10.7 PPG 4.8 RPG Hadzic proved to be an efficient scoring threat in the paint or on mid-range attempts.…
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4.8 RPG
Hadzic proved to be an efficient scoring threat in the paint or on mid-range attempts. Effective reading the defense for driving lanes, he was among the most dependable contributors for 17-8 Arvada West.
16.5 PPG
3.3 RPG
35% 3P
Previously erupting for 53 points against Northridge this season, Strojinc demonstrated confident shooting well beyond the arc. Effective stepping into shots off of movement, he is a potent shotmaker should the defense give him an opportunity. There are few guards in the state capable of igniting for such a number.
9.3 PPG
9 RPG
5.8 APG
3.9 SPG
1.7 BPG
Willis is a swiss army knife from quite a few areas of the floor, the guard impacted the game in so many areas for James Irwin. A proactive decision maker with the ball, the guard has excellent vision setting up cutters with well placed passes. He is a high motor athlete, constantly roaming for rebounds, certainly capable of getting up around the rim.
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8 PPG
6.5 APG
Martinez maintained one of the highest per game assist averages over the course of this season. A skilled ball handler, he could drastically change speeds to create driving lanes, active on kickouts. Martinez is on a short list of ten players within the whole state to average 6 or more assists per game.
17.4 PPG
4.6 RPG
Gray was willing to attack the rim, whether following a ball screen or attacking the smaller matchup.
2.8 P
2.6 R
Hoft showed a high motor, certainly leaving a larger impact on the game than his numbers would imply. A strong guard who can hold his own versus contact on drives, he showed value in a complementary role for one of the better programs in 5A.
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Fiscus continues to produce absurd numbers at the 1A level with Briggsdale.
14 PPG, 3.2 APG
Beeson responded well to the larger opportunity at Green Mountain, remaining an efficient all around scoring guard.
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11.8 PPG
5.8 APG
Hoefs has been a steady playmaker for one of the state’s top programs. A proactive decision maker while attacking the rim, there are not many guards in this class with his IQ. Defensively, he is wiry strong and is quick laterally, more than capable of retaining position at the point of attack.
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17.4 PPG
2.8 APG
Babineaux’s efficiency was a steady source of offense for a competitive Green Valley Ranch team.
18.6 PPG
41% 3P
Perkins has brought efficient perimeter shooting over the course of his final season at Thomas Jefferson, productively flowing off of movement into quick attempts.
13.7 PPG
2.6 APG
Thomas has been a vital component for Cherokee Trail’s halfcourt offense. Particularly effective at attacking the rim, the guard has a quick first step and has shown the ability to change speeds with the ball.
16.8 PPG
3.9 APG
Wenger’s growth as a facilitator at his frame has been impressive, taking on a much more diverse role than past seasons. A guard with good size and a versatile game on offense, deserving an opportunity at that next level.
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17.4 PPG
3.7 APG
Howery’s skill facilitating for teammates cannot be overlooked, as one of the best pure point guards in this class.
14.6 PPG
55% 2P
Tafoya remains a strong, fairly athletic complementary guard who can hit shots and play quality defense. Bringing in experience from multiple deep playoff runs with Holy Family, the guard has remained a reliable asset within the 4A level.
13.2 PPG
4.8 APG
A fairly productive lead guard, Hinh has the ball on string going either direction, comfortable getting downhill versus pressure.