8 Juniors to Watch as Playoffs Loom

We are steadily approaching playoff time, and with just about two weeks left in the regular season, let's take a look at some juniors who will have a lot to say on how their teams fare come postseason play.    Very talented guard who has done a lot of little things well this season, and it starts with his energy and readiness. Does a great job moving without the ball, runs the floor, crashes the boards, and is a strong, efficient finisher around the rim. Has also been one of their better defenders both on and off the ball, who can lock up on the perimeter and get into passing lanes. Look for him to bring some added production down the stretch, as it's been reported that the Vikings will be without [player_tooltip player_id='2194480' first='JJ' last='Crawford'] for a few weeks.     After sitting out the first portion of the year, he's come on strong and really started to find his groove for the Vikings. Has displayed solid footwork inside, the ability to catch all kinds of entries and dump-offs, and does a great job attacking the ball off the rim. Has the skill and strength to play out of the low post and mid post, as well as facing up and getting to the hoop. The Beach big man has also been racking up quite a few football scholarship offers as of late, highlighting his unique blend of size and athleticism.     Walls has done a great job as a balanced guard who looks to get others involved. And while he is a past first guard, he can go get a bucket too, and does a great job playing situational ball. Has a controlled handle, can change speeds, plays balanced, and can finish strong around the rim. Has just done a great job setting the table and prodding for good shots as their primary playmaker.     The type of guard who just accumulates consistent production throughout games. Has the guile to manufacture points at the foul line and score around bigger players near the rim. Has built upon a strong sophomore season and is taking it to another level this year, helping Lake Washington to a 17-1 record as one of the top 4A teams.     Stone has been outstanding since his move to Kennedy this season, leading them in points (21.1), assists (3.4), and steals (2.8) per game. He's a kid who can play at different tempos, has the consistency outside to really draw defenders out, and has been pretty fearless attacking the hoop. Those 2.8 spg are no joke either. In a game earlier this year against Mount Rainier, his backcourt pressure led to a handful of steals and easy buckets that helped them level out some of the Rams' runs.     Bellarmine came on strong last year and looks even better this season with Price shifting into a more permanent role at the point. He's made some big strides physically, allowing him that extra burst to change speeds and get by defenders more easily. He's also been a little more selective in his shot attempts and has displayed great poise to work for great shots, play on balance, and make quick decisions.     Wiggins has really improved on the offensive end, specifically with his jumper from different levels. He's a more consistent outside threat, but also has opened up some more of the floor with his short to midrange jumper. He's also still an outstanding defender and plays with a big motor, and that defensive acumen has been a big asset to their team defense, which has stifled opponents to an average of 47.3 PPG.     As of January 20th, he's the leading scorer in the GSL this season at 21.7 points per game, but that only tells half the story for the junior guard. He's one of the toughest point guards in his class who plays both ways and has the athleticism and engine to be a pest defensively, and a strong finisher at the cup.

We are steadily approaching playoff time, and with just about two weeks left in the regular season, let's take a look at some juniors who will have a lot to say on how their teams fare come postseason play.