Best 2030 Freshman Guards in Minnesota

<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2862271' first='Marshawn' last='Gray'] is a six-foot-two-inch 2030 guard from Eden Prairie where he played JV as an 8th grader. Gray played with [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 3SSB this spring and summer and looks to have made strides athletically finishing above the rim and stronger upper body. Gray has perimeter skill to shoot the ball from range and put the ball on the deck and drive to the rim past opponents. Gray's size gives him a good advantage inside and around the rim.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MarShawnGray/status/2071331121887887832 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3240758' first='Niles' last='Bennett'] is a five-foot-ten-inch 2030 Blake guard that started on Varsity as an 8th grader. Bennett played with [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 3SSB and established himself as an aggressive driving from the perimeter guard using his physical and mental maturity to his advantage to score inside. Bennett also displayed good instincts defensively especially picking off passes in passing lanes and working as an additional ball handler.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/srS805tuvYA </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2829401' first='Sam' last='Lee'] is a six-foot-two-inch 2030 guard from Kasson-Mantorville and played with [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 3SSB plus [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning']. Lee displayed lead guard potential with the ball in his hands at the point of attack. Lee shows consistency to make the right play and use his size as a great advantage on the perimeter. At times Lee showed he could take and make big shots, especially from beyond the arc.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaDVXwPBkw_ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2852739' first='Gabe' last='Sanderson'] is a five-foot-ten-inch 2030 Orono guard that plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] and Sanderson proved game after game he can really shoot the ball from beyond the arc. Playing mostly off the ball Sanderson can make spotted 3-pointers at a very high and efficient rate while also being a movement shooter at his age. Sanderson shoots off screens well and displays good court IQ to remain engaged without the ball.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2Ub8qO8pT/ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2524088' first='Max' last='Gardner'] is a five-foot-ten-inch 2030 from Apple Valley where he played JV as an 8th grader. Gardner playing with [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 3SSB showcased point guard abilities moving the ball, setting up the offense and when needed hitting shots from the perimeter while showing a bit of below the rim finishing ability.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ3D_oTCQ7y/ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2845140' first='Carter' last='Wieczorek'] is a six-foot 2030 guard from Forest Lake where he played JV as an 8th grader and plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2422572' first='D1' last='Minnesota Gold']. Wieczorek is a physical guard, wide shoulder and strong upper body, running back like frame. Wieczorek uses that physicality to his advantage against less mature opponents while also displaying a good ability shooting from the perimeter.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DalFinbFl62/?img_index=1 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3633819' first='Grayson' last='Trent'] is a five-foot-eight-inch 2030 guard from Apple Valley and played with [program_tooltip program_id='2398287' first='More' last='Than Hoops'] (MTH). Trent, a guard that played JV at Apple Valley shows good ball handling ability and deep shooting range ability. Trent's natural quickness and craftiness make him a difficult guard to guard. Trent will need to grow physically and mature in strength.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ3Cau1JrXZ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2892259' first='Ray' last='Ray Dildy'] is a six-foot-one-inch 2030 guard from Blake and plays with Hoop Habits UA team. Dildy playing as a secondary guard most often is tough to contain in transition and displays solid at the rim finishing ability. Dildy's quickness and long reach enable him to get his hands on many passes and loose balls and turn turnovers into points. Dildy displays possible skill as a creator with the ball as he has good instincts and passing ability.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DZdZ-0WCREQ/?img_index=1 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2435270' first='Kyle' last='McGrath'] is a five-foot-eleven-inch 2030 guard from Eastview and played with [program_tooltip program_id='2422572' first='D1' last='Minnesota Gold']. McGrath led Eastview travel all winter long and helped propel Minnesota Gold in the spring and summer. McGrath has good lead ball handling skills, is a good passer, and ability to shoot from deep beyond the 3-point arc. McGrath is steady and shows mental maturity beyond his years handling an offense.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DZNUu07OQsq/?__d=undefined </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2860569' first='Wes' last='Guilmette'] is a five-foot-eight-inch 2030 Minnetonka and [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Greene guard that shows natural lead guard/point guard ability. Guilmette sets the offense from the point of getting teammates doing what they're supposed to and shows very good passing vision. Guilmette has solid physical strength and holds his own against taller opponents.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DY-0MscuxhT/?__d=1%2FA </div></figure>