2024 Rankings: Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's the last month of the year which means it's the last month of 2023 where Prep Girls Hoops is updating the rankings.  The class of 2024 was the first to be adjusted as these seniors are already into their last high school season.  Let's take a look at some of the shooting guards from the group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["408474"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eTamia Darden is a strong ball handler being able to create her own plays making some space for her to go to work and show off her shot.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe knows how to get down low protecting the possession, and she elevates up high over her opponents to score some points.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer toughness is apparent on the other end, too, being able to guard a range of players protecting the basket.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["494745"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eZaria Gool is so quick on the court.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eWhen handling the ball, she can blow by her opponents attacking the basket with ease.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eWhen she relocates off the pass, she loses her defenders being ready to go to work off the pass.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eOn defense, she's aggressive jumping in front of passing lanes and going after loose balls.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eYou can tell she just has the confidence to get every 50/50 ball.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["612310"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eJulie Janus has the shiftiness of a guard and the toughness of a post player.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eYou can even see that with the way she can score on a fast break even if she has to change up her speed, back up her defender to the block, turn, and score off the glass.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer shot is always consistent around the perimeter, and she doesn't need the open look as she can shoot with hands in her face.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eLucky for us North Carolinians, she recently announced her commitment to Catawba.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["288413"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eAlissa Cheek is crafty with her moves to put up her shot around the arc.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can use some jab steps losing her defender without a dribble, or she can put the ball on the court changing directions to create her own space.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe sees the floor well, too, being able to find her open teammates making adjustments to get the pass inside to them.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe plays tough on the other end of the court as well stripping the ball away from her opponents and scoring off of these turnovers.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6579191430b91"} /-->