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Underrated 2024 Guards that have turned heads this season

Underrated 2024 Guards that have turned heads this season
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
January 30, 2024 @ 03:16 PM
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Lizzie McGrath
Lizzie McGrath 5'7" | CG | 2024
GA
Emma Hempker
Emma Hempker 5'9" | SG | 2024
GA
Kayla Day
Kayla Day 5'6" | CG | 2024
GA
Paris Fillingame
Paris Fillingame 5'5" | PG | 2024
GA
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There have been many high-level scores this season here we highlight some of the underrated guards in the state, who have shone in the 2023-24 season despite many overlooking them.

Paris Fillingame

Paris Fillingame

GA
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Paris
Fillingame PG
Class
2024
Height
5'5"
HS
Collins Hill
|
GA
Underrated 2024 Guards that have turned heads this season
Paris has been averaging 17 points per game this season. She can attack the basket from anywhere on...
Written by Andrew Rogers
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Paris Fillingame

State: Georgia
School: Collins Hill
Club: FBC
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Berry (GA)
Emma Hempker

Emma Hempker

GA
SG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Emma
Hempker SG
Class
2024
Height
5'9"
HS
Denmark
|
GA
Underrated 2024 Guards that have turned heads this season
Emma is a scorer who can flat-out shoot the ball. She has a knack for moving off the...
Written by Andrew Rogers
Berry (GA)
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Emma Hempker

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State: Georgia
School: Denmark
Club: Atlanta Cagers BlueChip
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Amire Banks

Amire Banks

HEIGHT 5'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2024

Amire Banks

School: Montgomery County
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Kayla Day

Kayla Day

GA
CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Kayla
Day CG
Class
2024
Height
5'6"
HS
Marietta
|
GA
Underrated 2024 Guards that have turned heads this season
Kayla is a crafty ball handler who plays at a fast pace and can create her own shot....
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Kayla Day

State: Georgia
School: Marietta
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Jade Gamory

Jade Gamory

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2024

Jade Gamory

School: North Atlanta
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