2028 Group 1 Guards to Track This Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The spring AAU season is in full swing as May is only a couple of days away. The 2028 class might have only played one varsity season, but that won't stop them from making their impact felt on the hardwood this spring. Here are the 2028 Group 1 guards to track this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2788641' first='Gavin' last='Roach'], 6'3 CG West Side</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roach will be playing up with the NJ Roadrunners 17U squad, but that won't stop him from having a big spring. The 6'3 guard has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes strong around the basket. Roach can also score in the mid-range and rises up nicely on his jumper. He has the ability to run the offense at times and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Roach is a talented guard prospect who should put his game on display this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2782185' first='Anthony' last='Blackmon'], 5'9 PG Shabazz</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackmon had big games down the stretch for Shabazz and is looking to carry it over into the AAU season. The 5'9 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes nicely around the rim. Blackmon rarely gets sped up by on-ball pressure and sets his feet before he shoots. He is an underrated passer and uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense. Blackmon is a speedy guard prospect who has the potential to put up big scoring performances this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2783952' first='James' last='Fritz'], 6'0 SG Clayton</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fritz was one of the top 2028 shooters in South Jersey and should showcase it during the spring. The 6'0 guard has a quick release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Fritz moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his instincts to make plays on the defensive end. Fritz is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance over the next couple of weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2717120' first='Gabriel' last='Ogele'], 6'0 PG/SG Thomas Edison Energy Smart Charter</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ogele was one of the top scoring freshmen in the state as he scored 450 points. The 6'0 guard can shoot either off the catch or bounce and can knock down triples in bunches. Ogele is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and finish around the basket. He uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and is an underrated defender. Ogele has the ability to put up points in bunches and is looking to display that over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2489713' first='Eric' last='Young'], 6'0 SG/CG Audubon</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young flashed for Audubon during his debut varsity season and is looking to build off those flashes this spring. The 6'0 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and is able to draw contact in the paint. Young rarely forces shots in the half court moves well without the ball in his hands. He slides his feet on the defensive end and is an underrated rebounder. Young is a hard-working guard prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help his stock this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->