NHIAA Upperclassmen: Guards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in our state association preview series are the upperclassmen in New Hampshire.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll take a look at five upperclassmen <em>Guards to Watch</em> in the NHIAA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2696709"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6928fef32c7a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reis, a senior guard out of <em>Portsmouth High School</em>, stands out with his ability to space the floor while operating as an on-ball or off-ball threat. The senior is coming off of a season in which he averaged 21.6 points per game and led Portsmouth to a 15-3 record. He has a strong frame and the ability to play through contact as a driver or finisher, does a nice job of moving without the basketball, and is quick into his shot in catch and shoot situations. He has some defensive versatility, the ability to make an impact on the glass, and does a nice job of protecting the ball on the offensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2633444"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6928fef32c846"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McGowan, a senior guard out of <em>Bishop Guertin High School</em>, impresses with his ability to function on or off the ball, while scoring it at a high clip. The senior is coming off of a season in which he averaged 22.0 points per game and led Bishop Guertin to a 10-8 record. He scores it in a variety of ways around the rim, showing creativity as a finisher, and can make shots with deep range behind the arc. Defensively, he's got quick hands that allow him to create plenty of steals and deflections.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2955152"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6928fef32c8bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rose, a senior guard out of <em>Spaulding High School</em>, is one of the top prospects in the state this winter and impresses with his athleticism and feel for the game. The senior is coming off a season in which he averaged 17.2 points per game and led Spaulding to a 6-12 record. He does a great job of getting downhill as a driver, showing the ability to finish plays around the rim with both athleticism, strength, and touch. He can make shots from behind the arc, create for others in transition, and isn't afraid of the moment. Defensively, he has the physical tools needed to be a lockdown perimeter defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2553852"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6928fef32c92e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walker, a senior guard out of <em>Woodsville High School</em>, is a big time scorer that has won a lot of games in his high school career. The senior is coming off of a junior season in which he averaged 16.9 points per game and led Woodsville to an 18-0 record. He's a capable ball-handler that knows how to get to his spots as a scorer, elevates into his jumper, and can make tough shots when needed. He's a leader on both ends and knows what it takes to make the little plays that lead to wins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2553845"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6928fef32c9a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pierce, a senior guard out of <em>Mascoma Valley Regional High School</em>, is a multi-level scorer that knows how to run an offense with the ball in his hands. The senior is coming off of a season in which he averaged 18.7 points per game and lead Mascoma to a 16-1 record. He does a nice job of finishing with touch in the paint, plays off of two feet as a driver, and has the ability to make shots in bunches in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, he's an aggressive on-ball defender that has quick hands and quick feet, which allow him to be disruptive at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check back in tomorrow when we take a look at the <em>Wings to Watch</em> in the NHIAA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->