The prep Hoops Staff recently released the updated 2023 New England Rankings. Here we look at 5 guards ranked. Note this is not in any order.
[player_tooltip player_id='184118' first='Sierra' last='Carson'], Position PG, High School Oxford Hills
Sierra is an explosive point guard, who looks to attack the defense downhill and get to the rim. She is a strong finisher, and has a competitive drive that you can't teach. She is an athletic player, who plays with super high energy. She is also a threat shooting from mid range and the outside. She is committed to play at Dartmouth, and should do well there.
[player_tooltip player_id='267470' first='Jessica' last='Dow'], Position SG, High School Thornton Academy.
Dow is a 5-11 Shooting guard. She is a player who does what ever the team needs her to do. She may not be the flashiest player, but she can impact the game in multiple ways. She rebounds the ball very well for a guard, has good length to disrupt the passing lanes on defense, and has a smooth shooting form from the outside. She can guard multiple positions on defense, and is a physical player on both sides of the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id='295915' first='Bella' last='McLaughlin'], Hampden Hall, Position PG
Bella is a true point guard, who is pass first and makes players around her better. She is a good facilitator, and does a good job ruining the offense. She can control the pace of the game, and has shown the ability to play at multiple speeds. She is a smart player with a high basketball IQ.
[player_tooltip player_id='428153' first='Shelby' last='Companion'], High School CVU, Position CG,
Shelby is a tough three level scorer. She can get to the rim, and shoot at a high volume. She can run the offense and be effect with or with out the ball. She can make shots in bunches and can create her own shot. A good 2 ways player who is very active on defense, and makes it very tough for who ever she is matched up with.
[player_tooltip player_id='426305' first='Sakoya' last='Sweeney'], High School Lake Regions, Position CG
Sweeney is a very high energy guard. She is very vocal on the court and is a leader. She likes to push the ball up in transition. She can take it her self on the break, or find the open teammate up ahead. She does a good job moving off the ball, and finds ways to get open, or get her teammates open with her screens. Every team needs a hustler and energy booster like Sweeney is.
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