Five NHIAA Guards to Watch this Winter

Will Armishaw November 28, 2024 @ 12:38 PM

After covering the MIAA and MPA, it's time to move to New Hampshire, where we'll take a look at some prospects to watch this winter in the NHIAA.   We'll start in the backcourt, by taking a look at some of the state's top guards.   Arguably the top prospect in the state, Josh Caruso really needs no introduction here. We've covered him before and certainly will continue to do so this winter as the combo guard has a chance to not only lead the state in scoring, but also may prove capable of leading Nashua South to a state championship in his final year of high school.   Below are five guards you should know before opening night in the NHIAA.   [player_tooltip player_id='2547008' first='Bory' last='Bory']   Bory, a dynamic combo guard at Manchester Memorial, is coming off a junior season in which he averaged 17.3 points per game. An impressive driver, he's shifty with the ball in his hands and shows the ability to explode through gaps in the defense, allowing him to get to the rim and finish with athleticism. He shines on the defensive end of the floor as a physical, point of attack defender that utilizies his quick hands to generate plenty of steals and deflections.   Drezell Duffaut   The leading scorer in all of NHIAA's Division III last winter, Duffaut is on track to have a huge senior season at Raymond. An athletic combo guard, he's capable of making plays as a scorer or facilitator, showing off impressive open floor speed, the ability to quick changes direction, and nice vision in the half-court. He's an explosive rim scorer with the creativity to get it done in a variety of ways and has become a capable three point shooter over the years as well.   Sammy Dewitt   Dewitt, an almost 14 point per game scorer last winter for Alvirne, will be one of Division I's top playmakers this winter. He does a good job of scoring at the second and third levels, whether it be in his mid-range game off the bounce or as a spot up shooter from behind the arc. He's a good decision maker in ball screens, knows how to get into the paint off the bounce, and shows the ability to make passes on the move. He's a capable defender as well that can guard either back-court spot.   [player_tooltip player_id='2811975' first='Jack' last='Koutrobis']   The Windham lead guard was a breakout performer last season and could be an all-state performer this year. A hard-nosed defender, he's good on the ball with his combination of toughness, lateral mobility, and quick hands. Offensively, he's a great change of pace guard, knowing when to play with speed and when to slow things down in the half-court. He has good vision, knows how to look defenders off in ball screens, and gets to the rim at will off the bounce.   [player_tooltip player_id='2696709' first='Isaiah' last='Reis']   Reis, a 12+ point per game scorer as a sophomore, is the guard on this list that primed for a breakout this winter. The Portsmouth guard is a big time shooter from behind the arc that doesn't need much space to get his jumper off. He has good positional size, doesn't get sped up when he has the ball, and generally makes good reads and decisions as a passer. He's capable of finishing through contact at the rim, leverages his shooting as a driver, and isn't afraid to take the big shot in big moments.

After covering the MIAA and MPA, it's time to move to New Hampshire, where we'll take a look at some prospects to watch this winter in the NHIAA.