Spring AAU Primer: 2025 Guards to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With AAU season starting back up in just a couple of weeks, we take a look at a number of guards in New England who are poised to see their recruitment pick up in the coming months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>(Note: this is not at all a definitive list, just part of an ongoing series to highlight some New England natives who are deserving of being recruited)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2325762"],"_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":"Cueto is a big combo guard with good size and length and the ability to guard multiple positions. He can put the ball on the floor and has shown a knack for being able to set teammates up. A number of mid and high majors are starting to take a look at Cueto, it will be interesting to see who throws their hat into the ring this Spring.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1532444"],"_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":"Upchurch was solid in Notre Dames playoff run and did a good job of running the offense in their game against Notre Dame- Fairfield. He makes sure his teammates are in the right spots and has a knack for finding the open man.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2325729"],"_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":"Lopes is a big time shooter who can also create off the dribble. Playing at Vermont Academy has helped him refine his decision making with the ball in his hands. With good size and the ability to play on or off the ball, he has an ideal skillset for the modern game.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2325770"],"_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":"Wright is a shifty  guard armed with a quick first step and the ability to hit shots on all three levels, he can get his own shot or create for his teammates as well. He will be suiting up for Middsex Magic this season and is one to keep an eye on.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65f90859316d1"} /-->