2029 Rankings Update: Top Guard Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 rankings update came out on Tuesday with around 150 prospects taking part in the update. Guard play is key to winning games in the Garden State with multiple prospects being addd to the rankings. Here are the top guard newcomers from the 2029 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2879138"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd11960a788"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rodriguez is the highest ranked guard newcomer in the class and will be looking to make an immediate impact this season. The 5'10 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. Rodriguez has a good touch on his floater and shoots the ball with confidence on the perimeter. He finds his open teammates in the half court and slides his feet on the defensive end. Rodriguez is a shifty guard prospect who should make plays with the ball in his hands throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3759308"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd11960a7ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Okeoma has had a strong summer and is looking to build upon that this winter. The 6'2 guard plays with composure on the ball as he rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure and knows how to finish around the rim. Okeoma has a nice touch on his floater and moves well without the ball in his hands. He uses his length to make an impact on the defensive end and is an underrated passer. Okeoma is a skilled guard prospect who should put his game on full display over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3593213"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd11960a83a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gauda is primed to make an immediate impact this season for the Falcons with his ability to score inside and out. The 6'3 guard has a good release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. Gauda uses his size to see over his defender and rarely forces shots in the half court. He works hard on the defensive end and moves well without the ball in his hands. Gauda is a lanky guard prospect who should make an impact at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3585677"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd11960a885"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ferrer had a solid debut varsity season and should build upon it during his sophomore season. The 5'9 guard has a smooth release on his jumper as he wastes little motion and can knock down triples in bunches. Ferrer can also get to the rim off the bounce and is a solid passer. He can also play off the ball and gets deflections on the defensive end. Ferrer is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3179197"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abd11960a8ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Soumano joins a talented Gray Bees backcourt, but that won't stop him from making an impact. The 5'10 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and knows how to finish around the rim. Soumano can also score in the mid-range and threads passes to his teammates in the half court. He is a tough on-ball defender and can also play off the ball. Soumano is a gritty guard prospect who should make plays on and off the ball throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->