2025 Rankings Update: The Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <em>rankings week</em> coverage continues today with a look at some of the <em>Class of 2025's</em> notable <em>Shooting Guards</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top spots continue to belong to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1489428' first='Daithi' last='Quinn']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1204660' first='Jay' last='Jones']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1529125' first='Ryan' last='Altman']</strong>, who check in at <strong><em>#14</em></strong>, <strong><em>#15</em></strong>, and <strong><em>#18</em></strong> respectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quinn, a power guard at <em>Tabor Academy</em>, is a three level scorer that puts a ton of pressure on the rim and does a great job of rebounding from the guard spot. Jones, a versatile guard from <em>Cushing Academy</em>, has developed his ability to operate as a primary ball-handler while continuing to add scoring punch and defensive versatility on the other end of the floor. Altman, a big time scorer at <em>Rivers</em>, plays with a good feel for the game on the offensive end of the floor, showing the ability to score at multiple levels, make good reads with the ball in his hands, and finish above the rim in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77248","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"77239","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675a4203b4d86"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll continue with a look at ten&nbsp;<em>Shooting Guards</em>&nbsp;to watch from the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2025</em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2198865' first='Andrew' last='Urosevic']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Urosevic, a 6'3" shooter at <em>Northfield Mount Hermon</em>, has quickly proven to be one of the top perimeter threats in New England. The <em><strong>Lehigh</strong></em> commit has a pure stroke on his jump shot, quickly gets his feet set on the catch, and has in the gym range. He makes good decisions with the basketball in his hands, does a nice job of running off screens to get open, and is leveraging his shooting to open up driving lanes off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2634124' first='Wilkin' last='Paulino']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An <strong><em>Albany</em></strong> commit, Paulino is an athletic three level scorer that plays his best on the biggest stages. The <em>Proctor Academy</em> guard plays with an athletic pop on both ends of the floor, has good positional size, and doesn't give up an inch physically or in the toughness department. He's a creative scorer that knows how to get it done around the rim, can get into his mid-range game, and gets hot in a hurry from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2546805' first='Andrew' last='Mabry']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mabry, a big time scorer, has had a terrific start to his postgrad year at <em>Bridgeport Prep</em>. The 6'3" guard has a physical, compact build that allows him gain an advantage off the bounce against smaller defenders. He has good vision as a passer, plays under control on the offensive end of the floor, and has proven to be an elite shooter from behind the arc as of late. Defensively, he has the ability to guard three positions and rebound in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='1371866' first='Tim' last='Walker']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and athletic guard at <em>South Kent</em>, Walker has done nothing but make winning play after winning play to start the season. He's a twitchy athlete that has a versatile skill set on the offensive end of the floor. He's an instinctive off ball cutter, finishes with creativity around the rim, and utilizes his shot fake to create space as a scorer. Defensively, he's willing to give up his body to make plays, rebounds in space, and is the first to the floor for loose balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2347468' first='Blair' last='Thomas']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas, a big guard at <em>Bridgton Academy</em>, is a scorer that knows how to create off the bounce. He's a consistent perimeter shooter that has a high release on his jumper, has the athleticism to finish above the rim as a driver, and uses his bounce wisely to create space and get into his mid-range game. He has defensive versatility on the perimeter and in the paint and can really guard the ball in the open floor with his combination of length and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2633521' first='Jonathan' last='Niv']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and heady guard, Niv is a high impact scorer at <em>Suffield Academy</em>. He does a great job of using his length to his advantage, both as a high IQ defender and creative finisher around the rim. Offensively, he can knock down shots from behind the arc in catch and shoot situations and does a good job of mixing things up as a finisher around the rim, displaying the ability to make a variety of lay-ups off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='1407081' first='Evan' last='O'Reilly']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Reilly, a three level scorer at <em>Cheshire Academy</em>, is a gifted prospect on the offensive end of the floor. He's a quality perimeter scorer that can really get hot from behind the arc, making shots both off the bounce and in catch and shoot situations. He doesn't get sped up when he has the ball in his hands, allowing him to get to his spots off the bounce and finish efficiently inside the arc, both in the mid-range and around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2547100' first='Noah' last='Daniel']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An <strong><em>RPI</em></strong> commit, Daniel is a bucket getter at <em>Berwick Academy</em>. A change of pace guard, he's a quick twitch athlete that does a good job of attacking off the bounce and getting into the paint, where he can finish over length with a variety of floaters and tough jumpers. He's a threat in the open floor with his quickness and ability to put pressure on the defense off the bounce. On the other end, he's a tough on ball defender that does a good job of creating turnovers in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2547124' first='Tave' last='Cloutier']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cloutier, an above the rim athlete at <em>Kents Hill</em>, is a tough downhill driver that knows how to finish plays at the rim with athleticism and creativity. He has a quick first step, knows how to get into the paint off the bounce, and can elevate quickly into his pull up jumper. Off the ball, he has deep range on his jumper and does a nice job of elevating quickly into his shot. Defensively, he's active off the ball and generates plenty of steals and deflections with his length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2547044' first='Mason' last='Paquette']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'3" scoring guard out of <em>Londonderry</em>, Paquette's game is centered around his ability to put the ball in the basket. He can knock down shots from behind the arc, but does a nice job of utilizing shot and pass fakes to create space, allowing him to get into his pull up game or to get into the paint and find open teammates for easy looks. He makes good reads in the half court, rarely turns the ball over, and plays with a good feel for pace. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out for our next rankings update positional breakdown, a look at 2025's <em>small forwards</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->