Genova came flying onto my radar today. The 6-foot combo-guard has an extremely well-built upper body and is really impressive when driving downhill. On numerous occasions, he used hesitation moves to get to his left hand before totally dismounting opposing players in the paint—then, once he gets to the rim, he has good athleticism and touch. But he also made good decisions once he touched the paint. From deep, he knocked down some shots and showed lots of confidence. Genova is only a 2028, but high D3 programs will be all over him in a year or so.

Genova, a guard out of Ridgefield High School in Connecticut, had a breakout season this winter, impressing with his ability to make shots at a high level from behind the arc. He has a high and compact release that allows him to quickly get his shot off on the catch and also plays with good instincts as an off-ball mover. He uses his jab steps to create space, is a willing ball mover, and has started to show signs of leveraging his shooting to open up driving lanes. Defensively, he does a nice job of competing on the ball, is the first to the floor for loose balls, and chases down rebounds in space.