Sleeper Guards Weekly Update
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Everyone can’t be five stars or blue-chips recruits, but there is value in finding the diamonds in the rough. These guards are currently flying under the radar in our rankings or might not be ranked at all. However, these are…
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Continue ReadingEveryone can’t be five stars or blue-chips recruits, but there is value in finding the diamonds in the rough. These guards are currently flying under the radar in our rankings or might not be ranked at all. However, these are prospects who can contribute at the next level if given a chance.
Davon Carter
Davon
Carter
6'0" | CG
Faith Academy | 2023
State
AL
6’3 SF 2023
Carter possesses a strong frame and is a bruiser on the perimeter. He uses his size to his advantage when crashing the boards and is a terrific rebounder for his position. Nice pump fake/mid-range jumper. Primary does his damage from deep as a stationary shooter. Uses the pump fake well to get into the mid range and create good looks. Moves well of the ball to create open looks. He does an excellent job of squaring his shoulders and getting on balance when shooting off the catch.
Colby McAllister
Colby
McAllister
6'4" | NA lbs | CG
Spanish Fort | 2022
State
#NA
Nation
AL
6’4 SG Spanish Fort 2022
Mcallister is a solid guard with a college-ready size and a sufficient skillset to play at the next level. He can create for himself off the bounce and can shoot with range off the catch. When driving to the basket, he presents a smooth handle and precise gathers that get him to the basket. He also knows how to take advantage of smaller defenders. He competed on the defensive end to stay in front and forced some tough shots when guarding 1-3.
Tre Aldophus 5’10 PG 2023
Adolph is a smooth lefty with a rapid-fire release. Does a solid job of shooting off the catch from deep. Shows good touch and in the mid-range and has a compact pull-up jumper he can get to anytime he wants. Displayed an ability to run an offense and create for other players off of dribble penetration
Kyle Layton
Kyle
Layton
6'0" | PG
Mountain Brook | 2023
State
AL
6’0 PG Mountain Brook 2023
Layton is a pure point who gets his teammates involved, runs the offense, and picks his spots well. Layton is quick and has a very tight handle. Has the ability to break down defenses and force collapses. When Layton does decide to score for himself, he picks the right time. Scored 5 points in the 4th quarter vs. a tough Thompson team and helped seal the victory with timely baskets and heady play.
Ray Rolley 5’10 PG Trusville 2023
Rolley is a heady guard who possesses a solid skill set that can translate to the next level. He is an effective floor general and a solid scoring option who plays at his own pace and remains poised throughout the game. Rolley uses a change of pace dribbles to keep defenders on their heels and gives himself time to make his move. In addition, he showed an ability to play off-ball while knocking down the three as a stationary shooter and attacking closeouts off the bounce. With 2 15 +point / 5+ assists performances over the first three games of the season, Rolley is under the radar and slowly making a name for himself.