Stanley, a guard out of Keene in New Hampshire, has developed into one of the best two-way guards in the entire state this winter. Stanley currently ranks 7th in Division I in scoring, averaging 17.3 points per game through 16 games. The 6’2″ guard is a terrific perimeter defender that has a college ready frame and the ability to guard up and down a position. With his quickness, instincts, and toughness, he’s one of the top stocks (steals + blocks) producers in the region. Offensively, he’s developed his off the bounce game to become a threat to consistently score at the rim with either hand. He does a great job of getting out and scoring in transition, crashes the offensive glass, and has the ability to finish above the rim with his athleticism. He’s the type of prospect that should only continue to get better at the next level and while he should be a priority for Division III programs, he could benefit from choosing to do a post-grad year.

Stanley, a senior wing out of Keene High School, is coming off of a season in which he averaged 12.9 points per game and helped lead his team to a 13-5 record. Another terrific defender, he is a plus athlete with good instincts in passing lanes and a motor that never turns off. He is one of the better rebounding wings in the state, is hard to guard when he gets downhill off the bounce, and has continued to improve his playmaking in the half-court.

Stanley, an athletic guard out of Keene, earned spot #204 in this rankings update. With good athletic pop and nice burst, he’s one of the better perimeter defenders in the area. He uses his length, quickness, and toughness to his advantage on the defensive end of the floor, keeping opposing guards out of the paint and also making an impact in passing lanes. He’s a tough downhill driver, can score with his athleticism at the rim, and has started to show more and more breakdown ability off the bounce.

Few guards at the high school level play as hard as consistently as Stanley does. His motor is impressive, as is his effort on the defensive end of the floor and on the offensive glass. He’s well built physically and at 6’2″, has the ability to play and guard a variety of positions. He runs the floor really hard in transition, can handle the ball in space while initiating the break, and scores with either hand at the rim through contact. Defensively, he guards on the perimeter and in the paint, and is relentless on the defensive glass, keeping plays alive and chasing down loose balls.

Jamal Stanley Jamal Stanley 6'2" | SF Keene | 2026 State New E is a pesky guard who plays with a high intelligence level. Defensively is where he stands out, with his off-ball interceptions and exceptional footwork guarding on the ball. Stanley can hold his own in the paint with his long arms and has had some outstanding blocks on bigger and stronger opponents. Offensively, he has shown some interesting passing flashes and always seems to make the right decision playing within himself. Stanley loves to take on contact and finish in transition, even with an underdeveloped frame which shows how tough he is. Even so, he needs to get stronger and work on getting a quicker release on his jumper. But from what Stanley has produced so far, I think in time he could be a scary two-way piece that coaches will want on their teams.