Spring Stock Risers - The Guards I

We've made it through the 1st Live Period of the spring, which means prospects from across the country have had the chance to show up and show out in front of college coaches from all of the college ranks.   With that being the case, we thought it would be a good time to make note of some Spring Stock Risers from throughout New England.   Below are five guards that have taken their games to another level this spring, and thus, seen their profiles rise in New England and beyond.    One of the major winners of the spring, Roberts culminated the live period by earning an offer from Hofstra. The lefty combo guard is a shot-creator with the ball in his hands, playing with some real wiggle and the explosiveness needed to go by defenders off the bounce. He scores it at all three levels, has good floor visions out of screen and roll actions, and can finish above the rim when needed. Defensively, he's a tough on ball defender that is ultra competitive and knows how to quickly turn defense into offense.     Hunter-Coleman recently joined the Middlesex Magic and should really benefit from his fit with the program. One of the best rebounding guards in the region, he plays with great effort on both ends of the floor, impacting the game with his hustle, athleticism, and desire to win. He has a compact build, continues to evolve as a three-level scorer, and can really put pressure on the defense in transition. On the other end of the floor, his compete level is through the roof and he does a great job of guarding on the ball and forcing opponents into tough shots. He'll now team with [player_tooltip player_id='2465117' first='Ryan' last='Moesch'] to form one of the best back-courts in the UAA.     Simmons is another guard that has taken his game to another level this spring, while playing a starring role for the New England Storm. He's a terrific defender that's capable of operating as a stopper in isolation, utilizing his length and instincts to make plays on the ball. He looks to have added to his frame and with that, is also showing increased athleticism. He's a smart decision-maker that knows how to pick his spots as a scorer and utilizes a quick first step to get into the paint and make plays for others.     The Riverside Hawks guard has been torching the nets this spring, showing off his ability to score the ball while also providing his group with a quality playmaker. Balducci, one of the top 2028's in New England, is a crafty scorer around the rim, using soft touch, euro-steps, and an impressive floater game to finish over size. He attacks closeouts, getting downhill quickly, and also shows deep range on his jumper. He's a solid shooter that can make standstill catch and shoot threes or hit movement jumpers coming off screens.     Clark has thrived this spring while running the point for Team Sims. A standout at Lexington Christian, he's a two-way guard that thrives playing at a fast pace. He has a good handle, does a nice job of playing at different speeds, and can really manipulate the defense when he attacks the paint. Physically, he's a good athlete that has the strength needed to finish plays through contact. Defensively, he does a nice job of making plays off the ball, turning defense into quick offense in transition.

We've made it through the 1st Live Period of the spring, which means prospects from across the country have had the chance to show up and show out in front of college coaches from all of the college ranks.