Shooting Guards Who can light it up – player notes
Typically, shooting guards are taller than point guards. Height at the position varies; many bigger shooting guards also play small forward. Shooting guards should be good ball handlers and be able to pass reasonably well, though passing is not their main priority. Since good shooting guards may attract double-teams, they are frequently the team’s back-up ball handlers to the point guard and typically get a fair number of assists.
Shooting guards must be able to score in various ways, especially late in a close game when defenses are tighter. They need to have a good free throw percentage too, to be reliable in close games and to discourage opposing players from fouling. Because of the high level of offensive skills shooting guards need, they are often a team’s primary scoring option, and sometimes the offense is built around them.
Good shooting guards can usually play point guard to a certain extent. It is usually accepted that point guards should have the ball in their hands at most times in the game, but sometimes the shooting guard has a significant enough influence on the team where he or she handles the ball extremely often, to the point where the point guard may be reduced to a backup ball handler or spot-up shooter.
2020 6’4 shooting guard Tyler Patterson of FOH is a long 6’4” guard that will shoot it from deep or go to the wing to post up, rip hard, and get past his defender. He can finish over smaller defenders or with contact for bigger opponents. D1/D2 Prospect.
Class of 2019 and Richland High School standout 6’4 guard Colten Northop is one of the most underrated guards in the state of Washington. He is long, athletic and has the ability to handle the ball against small guards. In some of his more recent tournament play he has shown that he can also knock down tough shots in tough situations. With an increasing skill-set and a great coaching staff at his disposal he will continue to build on his abilities.
Class of 2019 6’4 point guard Griffin Effenberger has been making a name for himself on the circuit. Griffin is one of the most underrated guards in the state of Washington. He is long, athletic and has the ability to handle the ball against small guards. In some of his more recent tournament play he has shown that he can also knock down tough shots in tough situations. With an increasing skill-set and a great coaching staff at his disposal he will continue to build on his abilities.
Max Rice is a dynamic shooter out of Bishop Kelly High School in Boise City, Idaho. The All-USA Idaho Boys Team standout has been making a name for himself since he walked in as a skinny long freshman. He has a quick release, which in conjunction with his height and length he can virtually shoot over anybody. He is a hardnosed defender who can play multiple positions at a high level. His handle has improved since last year, which will help him at the next level.
Class of 2018 Bothell High guard Cameron Tyson is a extremely quick and heady shooting guard. The 6 foot 3 160-pounder called his junior year a good one. He averaged 21.5 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game for the Cougars during his junior season. But fell short from making it to the high school tournament.