Summer Stock Rising CG’s 2024
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The amount of multi-use guards not only in the state but across the country is increasing as players are not just PG’s but they can be off the ball or even be wings if they have the height or if…
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Continue ReadingThe amount of multi-use guards not only in the state but across the country is increasing as players are not just PG’s but they can be off the ball or even be wings if they have the height or if their team goes small. Here are some of these multi-use combo guards stock rising.
6’4 CG David Katoa David Katoa 6'4" | CG Layton | 2024 State #255 Nation UT || RSL Academy || 2024 ||
Oner of the most exciting high level and high motor players to watch. David is a two way player that usually defends the best players in the country. His most impressive defensive game came against team Loaded NC as he had one of the best defensive efforts against one of the most viral players in the country as he got stop after stop and was just all over the floor. David keeps it simple on ISO plays as he uses his speed and athleticism to get to the rim. He is shooting the ball better and he has picked up some really impressive offers. Look for him to continue to develop that jumper and the defensive presence will only get better as he matures.
6’3 CG KJ Miller KJ Miller 6'3" | CG Layton | 2024 State UT || Layton High School || 2024 ||
KJ Miller KJ Miller 6'3" | CG Layton | 2024 State UT is an outstanding shooter that can get it going from deep with precision. Not only is he a deep ball threat he is a high quality ball handler that can handle pressure and break pressure as well. He is strong and can beat defenders off the dribble with moves or with his strength. KJ has next level game and although he is classified as a CG he is better known as a scoring guard because he can score off the ball or on the ball and he doesn’t just need to shoot three-pointers to score. In time he will be a prospect that picks up his recruiting as coaches will start to see his value.
6’5 CG Owen Mackay Owen Mackay 6'5" | CG Snow Canyon | 2024 State UT || Snow Canyon High School || 2024 ||
Keep an eye on this kid as he has some skills that are not teachable. He can leap with the best of them and he uses that leaping ability to rebound and create put back opportunities for himself. Owen could be a late blooming prospect that gets looks from different colleges but he does have next level playing ability. Could have a breakout year at Snow Canyon as he looks to help defend that state championship.
6’4 CG Ike Palmer Ike Palmer 6'6" | CG Herriman | 2024 State UT || Herriman High School || 2024 ||
Ike Palmer Ike Palmer 6'6" | CG Herriman | 2024 State UT has been rising with his club team and at his level but he has an additional opportunity to raise his stock at the high school level as he looks to continue to change the culture at Herriman into a winning culture. He has a bigger body that helps him do different thing as a guard out in the perimeter. He is tough in the mid post and he is showing that he is quicker than he looks. Stay tuned as Ike has some skills that can translate to the next level.
6’2 CG Tiger Cuff Tiger Cuff 6'4" | CG American Fork | 2024 State UT || American Fork High School || 2024 ||
Tiger Cuff Tiger Cuff 6'4" | CG American Fork | 2024 State UT is a prime example of a player that has been working on all aspects of his game but he does serve as a different guard or position depending what is needed of him at the club and high school level. He is one of the most underrated passers in the state. He has some of the best vision paired with solid passing you will see. He can also shoot the ball well and he is betting better at getting in the lane and creating for himself and others. This kid will continue to improve throughout the years he has left at the high school level.