2028 guards making noise in Central PA

Approaching the midway point of the season, it's time to take stock of what we've seen so far this winter. See below for a handful of sophomore guards generating buzz across the middle portion of the state.    Making as much noise as any prospect in the state so far this season, Antoniacci is averaging over 30 points per game while getting Riverside off to an 11-1 start. He kicked off the season scoring 53 points in the first half (!!) of a blowout win and has barely looked back from there. Antoniacci is proving to be one of the more dangerous shooting threats both in the state and in his class across the country, but has impressed with his added punch off the dribble and growing poise as a playmaker while continuing to come into his own physically and athletically. With multiple high-major offers added so far this winter, things are trending up for Antoniacci heading toward a potential state playoff run.     Sallie garnered some buzz as a freshman and heading into a breakout July on the EYBL circuit with Team Melo, but has really taken off while nearly doubling his scoring average toward upward of 30 points per game. As potent a perimeter shooter as you'll find in the state, he shows a lightning-quick release and effortless range while knocking down over 4 3s per contest. He's shown tremendous growth in leveraging his shooting gravity to make plays downhill both for himself and teammates. Defensively, while his lack of strength can be exploited, he does well to use his length and quickness to cause deflections and force turnovers. The ceiling here could be really high as he adds functional strength and gains more reps against higher-level athletes.     Following a productive freshman year at nearby Conestoga Valley, Salisbery heads to McCaskey to play for his dad (first year head coach and McCaskey legend Dustin Salisbery) and has hit the ground running in his first year as a Red Tornado. Fresh off a career-high 41-point performance in an overtime win over Hempfield, Salisbery has McCaskey sitting atop their division while averaging nearly 25 points per game. He shows a dynamic handle to touch the paint with ease and create shots for himself and teammates, with potent shotmaking chops and budding athleticism in the open floor. It's been a promising season of growth as Salisbery trends toward potential high-major recruitment.     Coming off a standout season on the football field as Williamsport's starting quarterback, Williams has hit the ground running on the hardwood while asserting himself as the Millionaires' go-to scorer. Highlighted by a career-high 28 points early in the year, he's impressed as a potent perimeter scorer with projectable length and athleticism for the D1 level. He shows a smooth shooting stroke out to the perimeter with a blend of grace and herky-jerkyness while attacking off the bounce. While his skills need a bit of refinement moving forward against stronger competition, there's a clear upside for Williams to develop into a D1 prospect in due time.     Also stepping right off the football field and having no issue playing his way into basketball shape, Franco is off to a hot start while averaging close to 20 points per game to lead the Cedars. He's impressed as a smooth shot-maker from multiple levels, spacing the floor off the catch but also showing the ability to attack his spots efficiently off the bounce. He shows soft touch as a finisher in the lane with evolving athleticism in open space. He'll have to improve a bit as a playmaker in the long run if he stays at his current size but is on a clear scholarship-level track thanks to the breakout he's made so far this year.

Approaching the midway point of the season, it's time to take stock of what we've seen so far this winter. See below for a handful of sophomore guards generating buzz across the middle portion of the state.