Spring Watch List: 2024 Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some guards that I'll be interested in watching this spring.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1759603' first='Emmanuel' last='Carson'] - Douglass-PG (MD)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carson was the starting point guard and captain of the Eagles. He is a good leader who is a crafty finisher with either hand. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1759730' first='Shaun' last='Farmer'] - Hylton (VA)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farmer enjoyed a tremendous junior campaign for the Bulldogs that included multiple game-winning buzzer-beaters. He's a two-way player who can not only score but will help rebound and defend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1579103' first='Thomas' last='Farrell'] - Whitman (MD)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farrell shot almost 50% from 3 during the summer of 2022 at Capitol Hoops Summer League. In addition to being a knockdown shooter, he is a smart decision-maker who is patient on the ball and gets to his spots. Farrell is a crafty finisher who attacks closeouts and is a good passer as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1759750' first='Jayden' last='Johnson'] - Tuscarora (VA)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is on pace to do big things at Tuscarora by the time his senior year is over. The 6'1" combo guard helped lead his team to an impressive 24-win season. Johnson is a 1,000-point scorer who I can't wait to get eyes on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259636' first='Peter' last='Mitchell'] - Potomac (VA)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mitchell is an athletic 6'2" guard who is a game-changer on both ends of the court. He is dynamic offensively in that he is a threat to score from half-court and in transition. Mitchell also tends to make big plays on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2333797' first='BJ' last='Nkrumah'] - West Potomac (VA)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nkrumah played some of his best basketball down the stretch for the Wolverines. At 6'2" he boasts length that helps make him a menacing defender. Nkrumah is also a dynamic offensive player who can either slash or hit spot-up threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Demeir Pollard - Landstown (VA)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long-limbed 6'2" combo guard, Pollard is a vigilant defender. He keeps his hands active in the passing lanes and records a ton of deflections as a result. Pollard is also assertive offensively and is a threat from three. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1759607' first='Noah' last='Rogers'] - St. Mary's Ryken (MD)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rogers is developing into one of the best-kept secrets in the area. He is a sneaky-good athlete at the point guard position who has a tight handle and will rebound his position. One of the main weapons Rogers has is his 3-point shot. It's a set shot, but he's always ready to let it fly and has a quick release. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->