San Joaquin Section Division I: Unsigned Sr. Guards

San Joaquin Section Division I Boys Basketball completed the first round of the play-offs February 18. Second round match-ups are set. The Play-offs brings great focus from unsigned Seniors knowing this could be their final game of high school basketball. Here's a group of guards to keep an eye on when they play Friday February 20   #1 Modesto Christian vs #8 Vanden #4 Franklin, Elk Grove vs #5 Lincoln, Stockton #3 Folsom vs #4 McClatchy #2 Sheldon vs # 7 Inderkum   [player_tooltip player_id='1703089' first='James' last='Carraway']: A tough minded guard can do multiple things on the court. He's a quality defender, helps rebounds, runs the the court hard in transition attacking the rim. He can put points on the board. He has the range to spot up for 3's, uses hard dribble drives, plays through contact. 12pts a game.   [player_tooltip player_id='1819470' first='Aiden' last='Rollins']: Wiry guard with good hops to finish with dunks, a frame to fill. He's working under the radar a bit, has good flow to his game. His ball handling and decision making increased this season. He has the ability to weave his way in off the dribble for points in the paints. He gets good lift on the mid-range, an improving 3-point shooter, he helps rebound with 5 a game. His average is 23.9pts. An underrated defender.   [player_tooltip player_id='2277310' first='Ben' last='Sandy']: A strong steady guard can operate from both guard positions. He doesn't get rattled, makes strong moves to the basket from different areas. He's a solid body can handle the bumps, hit paint jumpers, score in traffic. He does a solid job of running the offense up top, a ball mover, has vision, can drive and kick. He can stick to ball handlers up top, he rebounds from the guard position. 14pts, 5rebs.   [player_tooltip player_id='2089524' first='Jagger' last='Merolla']: A solid body, hard playing guard has settled in to his role. He's putting up 18.8 per game with improved shot making, and selection. He's an improved ball handler using body, dribble, and balance to finish around the basket. He's hit short jumpers, has shown 3-point range. He's gives effort working for rebounds 5 a game, and defending his position.   [player_tooltip player_id='3509027' first='Scott' last='Nardinelli']: An experienced versatile player, alert on both ends of the court. The work he does on the court doesn't always show up in the stat sheet. He's alway moving slashing/cutting might slip in for a backdoor bucket. He's a ball mover, finds his shooters, sets solid screens to free others up for a better bucket. He's a hard nose defender fights through screens, will take the charge.   [player_tooltip player_id='2094255' first='Kai' last='Bradford']: He's a good size player at 6'4, has a good understanding of the game. He has a basketball body,lengthy arms. He's underrated as a facilitator, with some natural passing abilities. He'll attack the paint, get good lift on paint, and mid-range jumpers, has 3 range. He's a rebounder, can defend multiple positions. 14.8pts, 6.rebs, 5a, 3.3s. Good upside.   [player_tooltip player_id='2415912' first='Noah' last='Hargrave']: Missed the first half of the season for transferring. He's a fast guard that has transformed his game. He's more of a combo guard capable of running the point guard position. He seems most effective racing up court to generate transition baskets. He can get past defenders off the dribble to attack for layups, and paint jumpers. He has the ability to knock down 3's in transition or spotting up. 13.6pts, 3.1a, 2.7s, in 15 games according to stat.   [player_tooltip player_id='3135647' first='Jordan' last='Boyce']: Listed as a 5'11 guard. He brings confidence, plays on go. He'll start, or give the team a lift off the bench. He's the teams leading scorer 16.2 pts per game. He's fast hard to guard in transition. Shows no fear attacking the basket willing to challenge shot blockers. He has the handles, and speed to generate buckets from different areas on the court. He has the footspeed to be disruptive on the defensive side of the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='2613094' first='Tey' last='Carter']: He's made his case as one of the top unsigned Sr. guards in the Sacramento Area. Leading a Sheldon team to a #2 Seed. He's quality point guard with all the necessary tools needed for the position. He's a facilitator, has excellent vision and passing, gets his mates involved, finds his shooters, cutters, and delivers quality passes into the post. He can create his own shot, attack the paint finish through contact. He defends. 12pts, 6a.   [player_tooltip player_id='1806732' first='Cole' last='Martin']: He's averaging 12.2pts in 18 game played, sat out the first part of the season. He's a versatile player contributing in multiple ways. He's a 6'3 guard with improving guard skills. He rebounds, can handle and pass in transition, he'll fill lanes for transition baskets. He has strong takes to the basket from the perimeter, will shoot open 3's. He knows how to get a bucket in the paint. Can defend bigger players.   [player_tooltip player_id='2059713' first='LJ' last='Chadwick']: He's versatile guard, can have an effect on both ends of the court. He's a good size guard at 6'2 has shown in the past he can run the offense up top, he makes the extra pass. He can make a move off the dribble, finish strong around the rim, playing through contact, he might dunk if there's a clear path. He's shown he can defend different positions. 8pts, 3.5rebs.

San Joaquin Section Division I Boys Basketball completed the first round of the play-offs February 18. Second round match-ups are set. The Play-offs brings great focus from unsigned Seniors knowing this could be their final game of high school basketball. Here's a group of guards to keep an eye on when they play Friday February 20