2025 Rankings Update: Rising Shooting Guards
A wide variety of shooting guard skillsets, these risers have embraced their improved opportunities this season. Largely consisting of knockdown perimeter shooters, this list brings in a few names who are among the most dependable floor spacers in the whole…
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Continue ReadingA wide variety of shooting guard skillsets, these risers have embraced their improved opportunities this season. Largely consisting of knockdown perimeter shooters, this list brings in a few names who are among the most dependable floor spacers in the whole state.
Rank
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Player
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Height
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High School
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Commitment
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1 |
6’4″
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Smoky Hill
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2 |
6’5″
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Dakota Ridge
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3 |
6’0″
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Mountain Vista
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4 |
6’4″
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Rock Canyon
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5 |
6’3″
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Mead
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6 |
6’3″
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Palmer
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7 |
6’2″
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Accelerated Prep
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8 |
6’6″
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Horizon
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9 |
6’4″
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Resurrection Christian
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10 |
6’3″
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Rangeview
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11 |
6’3″
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Pine Creek
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12 |
6’0″
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Dakota Ridge
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13 |
6’4″
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Regis Jesuit
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14 |
6’4″
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Windsor
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15 |
6’5″
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Arapahoe
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16 |
6’2″
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Fossil Ridge
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17 |
5’11”
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Steamboat Springs
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18 |
6’1″
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Valor Christian
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19 |
6’1″
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Broomfield
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20 |
6’2″
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Dakota Ridge
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21 |
5’11”
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Bennet
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22 |
6’1″
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Colorado Academy
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23 |
6’1″
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Belleview Christian
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24 |
6’3″
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Evergreen
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25 |
6’2″
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Coronado
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26 |
6’4″
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Falcon
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27 |
6’1″
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Bear Creek
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28 |
6’0″
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Northfield
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29 |
6’1″
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Legend
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30 |
6’1″
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Holy Family
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31 |
6’4″
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Basalt
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32 |
5’11”
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Boulder
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33 |
6’2″
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Fort Collins
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34 |
6’3″
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Grandview
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35 |
6’4″
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Dakota Ridge
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36 |
6’4″
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Columbine
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37 |
6’4″
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Palmer Ridge
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38 |
6’1″
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Legend
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39 |
6’1″
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ThunderRidge
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40 |
5’11”
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Palmer
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41 |
6’2″
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Sand Creek
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42 |
5’10”
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Sanford
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43 |
6’2″
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Fort Collins
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44 |
5’11”
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Niwot
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45 |
6’1″
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Bishop Machebeuf
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46 |
6’0″
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Heritage
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47 |
5’11”
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Wheat Ridge
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48 |
6’1″
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Palmer
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49 |
6’2″
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Rock Canyon
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50 |
5’9″
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Frederick
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51 |
6’0″
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Vista Ridge
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52 |
6’2″
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Rocky Mountain Prep Smart
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53 |
5’9″
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Horizon
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54 |
6’6″
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Evergreen
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55 |
6’1″
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Granada
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56 |
6’2″
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Denver East
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57 |
5’8″
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Legend
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58 |
6’0″
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Palmer
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Continue ReadingKenneth Black-Knox
11.2 PPG
5.9 RPG
Knox has continued to show value as an athletic finisher around the rim, while holding plenty of responsibility protecting the rim for Rangeview. He is a multi-positional defender who can match up 1 through 3, given his unique combination of quickness and wide reach.
Blake Marshall
16.6 PPG
6.5 RPG
41% 3P
Marshall has been one of the premier shooters in the state throughout this season, continuing to raise his stock. Stronger than most guards, he is particularly difficult to slow down given his three level scoring abilities. His continued growth as a facilitator will be worth following throughout this summer.
Owen Stiers
15.8 PPG
3.1 RPG
2.6 APG
The small school guard has been excellent leading that group’s offense at 12-10 Bennett. A capable shotmaker when provided space, Stiers has held a large responsibility for that program.
Clyde Love
12.1 PPG
3 APG
45% 3P
Playing a valuable role for a 4A Final Four program in Colorado Academy, the guard was knocked down from behind the arc. One of the most efficient perimeter shooters in the state, at 45%, Love’s floor spacing was essential to CA’s dynamic offense.
Cody Rominger
5.3 PPG
4.3 RPG
40% 3P
Rominger helped kept the ball moving for Dakota Ridge, embracing the halfcourt flow to create offense. An efficient finisher at the rim, the guard can accelerate quickly off the first step. Although on low volume this past season, he was up to 40% behind the arc, certainly a consistent three point shooter off the catch.
Rob Beldock
8 PPG
4.8 RPG
3 APG
40% 3P
Beldock is an especially strong guard who has found ways to improve as a shotmaker off the catch or dribble. Effective guarding up against 2s and 3s, the guard brings a bit more physicality than seen in the backcourt.
Roman Elliott
8.7 PPG
2.9 RPG
Elliott brings intrigue as a strong guard who can knock down the open shot when provided space. He will be tasked with even greater opportunities next season, following the departure of multiple 2024 perimeter players.
Marcus Burkett
11.7 PPG
4.2 RPG
2 APG
37% 3P
Burkett provided complementary shotmaking for a new look Fort Collins program. Excellent on timely cuts to the rim or knocking down jumpers off the catch. Bringing in decent size for the backcourt, he will be an important key to their puzzle in a rebuild year next season.
Marcel Herrera
8.3 PPG
4.6 RPG
39% 3P
Another knockdown shooter with this Fort Collins group, Herrera continues to bring value as a complementary shotmaker. His size at roughly 6’3 allows him to match up with both backcourt opponents, possessing a wide reach.