Summer Archetype Series: Undersized, Overlooked Guards

There are several different archetypes in basketball—glue guys, defensive anchors, defensive stoppers, table setters—the list goes on. For the rest of July, I'll be highlighting some of the players in New England who fit into those molds quite well.   Read: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/07/summer-archetype-series-sharpshooters/">Summer Archetype Series: Sharpshooters</a>   Read: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/07/summer-archetype-series-glue-guys/">Summer Archetype Series: Glue Guys</a>   Read: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/07/summer-archetype-series-tough-shot-makers/">Summer Archetype Series: Tough Shot Makers</a>   Read: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/07/summer-archetype-series-mr-versatile/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prephoops.com/2026/07/summer-archetype-series-mr-versatile/">Summer Archetype Series: Mr. Versatile</a>   To continue on, let's look at some undersized, overlooked guards. These are guys who are under 6-feet and probably aren't getting recruited as highly as they should as a result of their lack of size.    Skehan is an absolute blur on the floor and exemplifies what it means to alter the game with the ball in your hands. Whenever he's handling the rock, he controls the other 9 players on the court with his end-to-end speed, manipulation via ball and head fakes, and his ability to make live-dribble one-handed passes—he's a walking paint touch with phenomenal quickness and IQ. The rising senior needs to learn to be a bit more aggressive at the hoop and from three-point range when the defense doesn't collapse on him, but that's certainly something that he can develop with more responsibility this season at Austin Prep. Skehan has been injured for a bit this spring, but he's going to remind the NEPSAC how impressive of an offensive engine he is soon enough.     Johnson is one of the most skilled players I've seen in high school hoops. He has every trick in the book and is able to toy with and manipulate defenses because of how comfortable he is with the basketball in his hands. His three-point shot is consistent off the dribble and off the catch, but he really excels as a playmaker in transition—he moves at an incredible speed and knows how to use his body to get in front of defenders. He also has special passing ability and every finishing move you could possibly have with both hands. I don't know what type of scholarship attention Johnson is getting (I don't see any posted offers), but I think he can play at that level despite his lack of size at 5-foot-10.     Dehaney came onto the scene last season as Proctor's best scorer, but I still don't think he's getting enough attention from college coaches. The 5-foot-11 guard has a supremely high skill level and a knack for both playing at his own pace/using hesitations but also using quickness and explosiveness to breeze by defenders. Once he touches the paint—which he does extremely often—he has amazing passing instincts and is an awesome finisher. But he's also a phenomenal three-point shooter who you cannot leave open for a second, so he's a tough cover from basically everywhere. I think scholarship schools should be interested in Dehaney, and they might be after a great season at Proctor.     Inthirath is SO fun to watch. The 5-foot-7 guard is almost always the smallest player on the court, but he almost uses it to his advantage on the defensive end by getting up under offensive players for steals, charges, and general annoyance. Offensively, he has ridiculous quickness and can score from all three levels, though he prefers to get his teammates involved and keep the game flowing. Inthirath certainly isn't a typical basketball player or point guard, but his impact on the game shines through and he is an absolute pain in the behind to play against.     Dodani just works and works until he outworks his opponent, whether it's on drives to the rim, for offensive rebounds, or sliding his feet defensively. The 5-foot-11 guard is in phenomenal shape and does a great job doing every little thing it takes to win the game—he's a great crasher for his size, and he gets to loose balls and rotates very well defensively. And although his outside shot is unconventional, he makes it at a relatively high clip and forces defenders to play him out there, which opens up his ability to drive closeouts and finish athletically at the rim. Definite D3 player who does all the right things.     McCullough isn't physically imposing and doesn't necessarily jump off the page, but he gets the job done. The 5-foot-10 point guard has really good quickness and significantly better strength than you'd think after looking at him, and that allows him to get to the rim quite effectively for his size. He can stop and pop for pull-up jumpers, but he can also finish acrobatically at the rim with contact and at high speeds. His three-point jumper forces defenders to close out hard to him, too. McCullough will play solid minutes for Kimball Union Academy this season and should find a nice fit at the D3 college level.     McCrae isn't discussed too much when it comes to Milton's extremely talented lineup, but he's the straw that stirs the drink in a lot of ways. He does a great job running the break in transition and makes great decisions once he gets into the half court. He's a super unselfish point guard who doesn't make too many mistakes but can also make threes, hit floaters in the lane, and even finish against bigs at 5-foot-9. McCrae might not put up crazy stats this season for Milton Academy, but he's going to be additive on both ends of the floor and will be an important piece for them.     Greaney is quick, athletic, and smart. At 5-foot-11, he does a great job strongly attacking the hoop and finishing with contact once he gets there. He's a walking paint touch because of his quickness and ball handling ability, and he effectively sprays out to shooters like a true point guard. Greaney might not make the starting lineup for Tabor this season, but he's going to change the pace of the game whenever he enters it and will be a nice piece for them off the bench.

There are several different archetypes in basketball—glue guys, defensive anchors, defensive stoppers, table setters—the list goes on. For the rest of July, I'll be highlighting some of the players in New England who fit into those molds quite well.