Top Prospect Report: 2017 Guards
Joshua J Grine
Today, we take a look at our guards for the class of 2017 on our countdown of Top Players in the state of New Mexico. To view the rest of the Player Rankings view our Top Prospects Report homepage.
Desmond Carpenter of Cibola
6A - Guards
#1. Clay Patterson, SG, 6'0'' Rio Rancho HS
Patterson, is one of the better shooters in the state but will also take you off the dribble. But it doesn't stop there he defends well and has great vision.
#2. Desmond Carpenter, G, 6'0'' Cibola HS
The district is loaded with quality guards and Carpenter is among the best of them. Carpenter is a basketball player through and through. He, like Patterson, can beat you with his shooting but has excellent handles and passing abilities.
#3. Juan Hurt, G, 5'10'' Rio Rancho HS
Hurt is the guard or player that will go out there and win you a game. We've seen him several times and every time he is big time. He could be one of the more consistent guards from scoring and doing the little things in a big way.
#4. Hunter Thomas, SG, 5'9'' Onate HS
Thomas, didn't disappoint in either game that we seen in person, actually took home the player of the game in one game we seen. Thomas is clutch as a spot up shooter.
#5. Tristan McCarty, PG, La Cueva HS
I hit on this before, but McCarty might be one of my favorite point guards who has truly made the Bears move. He pushes the tempo and makes smart decisions with the ball.
#6. Joshua Bailey, G, Gadsden HS
Bailey has been good this season and has played well. The game we seen he showed some athleticism and solid shooting. He also moved well without the ball creating points off his court awareness.
7. Tony Zamora, PG, 5'8'' Onate HS
8. Isaac Brito, PG, 5'9'', Cibola HS
9. Jai Douglas, G, 5'9'', Albuquerque HS
5A GUARDS for 2017
1. Matt Vail, G, Grants HS: 6-foot guard who has some of the best instincts. Averaging 11 points per game.
2. Kayden Walker, G, Los Lunas HS: One of our favorite players in the list as Walker is one of the better stop and pop shooters off the dribble. He might have the most weapons off the dribble, 15 footer and passing along with a no nonsense defender.
3. LeAnthoney Harrison, G, Goddard HS: Better playing off the ball on the wing. Harrison at 13.8 points per game has played both some PG and SG. Solid shooter but quality slasher.
4. Tenessee Owens, G, Centennial HS: Owens a new player to NM but one that is putting up consistent numbers in points and assists. Smart player that understands the game.
5. Hunter Wisneski, G, Los Lunas HS: Another 2017 class member that is one of the top players in the state. Wisneski is a solid point guard but super quick in transition.
6. Garret Smothermon, G, Roswell HS: One name that you don't hear often but one that will blow up after you see him in the state tournament.
7. Ethan Duff, PG, Artesia HS: Work horse basketball player that is one of the quickest prospects on the list.
4A Top Guards
1. James Garcia, Pojoaque Valley.
2. Marcus Medina, Hope Christian.
3. Randall Poor Thunder, Ruidoso HS
4. Dominic Roybal, Pojoaque Valley
5. TJ Madrid, Taos HS
6. Jr Ramirez, Portales HS
7. Luke Archuleta, St. Mike's HS
8. Cole Yearout, Hope Christian.
9. Andru Sanchez, Cobre HS
10. Ryan Johnson, Hot Spring HS
Joshua J Grine
Today, we take a look at our guards for the class of 2017 on our countdown of Top Players in the state of New Mexico. To view the rest of the Player Rankings view our Top Prospects Report homepage.
Desmond Carpenter of Cibola
6A - Guards
#1. Clay Patterson, SG, 6'0'' Rio Rancho HS
Patterson, is one of the better shooters in the state but will also take you off the dribble. But it doesn't stop there he defends well and has great vision.
#2. Desmond Carpenter, G, 6'0'' Cibola HS
The district is loaded with quality guards and Carpenter is among the best of them. Carpenter is a basketball player through and through. He, like Patterson, can beat you with his shooting but has excellent handles and passing abilities.
#3. Juan Hurt, G, 5'10'' Rio Rancho HS
Hurt is the guard or player that will go out there and win you a game. We've seen him several times and every time he is big time. He could be one of the more consistent guards from scoring and doing the little things in a big way.
#4. Hunter Thomas, SG, 5'9'' Onate HS
Thomas, didn't disappoint in either game that we seen in person, actually took home the player of the game in one game we seen. Thomas is clutch as a spot up shooter.
#5. Tristan McCarty, PG, La Cueva HS
I hit on this before, but McCarty might be one of my favorite point guards who has truly made the Bears move. He pushes the tempo and makes smart decisions with the ball.
#6. Joshua Bailey, G, Gadsden HS
Bailey has been good this season and has played well. The game we seen he showed some athleticism and solid shooting. He also moved well without the ball creating points off his court awareness.
7. Tony Zamora, PG, 5'8'' Onate HS
8. Isaac Brito, PG, 5'9'', Cibola HS
9. Jai Douglas, G, 5'9'', Albuquerque HS
5A GUARDS for 2017
1. Matt Vail, G, Grants HS: 6-foot guard who has some of the best instincts. Averaging 11 points per game.
2. Kayden Walker, G, Los Lunas HS: One of our favorite players in the list as Walker is one of the better stop and pop shooters off the dribble. He might have the most weapons off the dribble, 15 footer and passing along with a no nonsense defender.
3. LeAnthoney Harrison, G, Goddard HS: Better playing off the ball on the wing. Harrison at 13.8 points per game has played both some PG and SG. Solid shooter but quality slasher.
4. Tenessee Owens, G, Centennial HS: Owens a new player to NM but one that is putting up consistent numbers in points and assists. Smart player that understands the game.
5. Hunter Wisneski, G, Los Lunas HS: Another 2017 class member that is one of the top players in the state. Wisneski is a solid point guard but super quick in transition.
6. Garret Smothermon, G, Roswell HS: One name that you don't hear often but one that will blow up after you see him in the state tournament.
7. Ethan Duff, PG, Artesia HS: Work horse basketball player that is one of the quickest prospects on the list.
4A Top Guards
1. James Garcia, Pojoaque Valley.
2. Marcus Medina, Hope Christian.
3. Randall Poor Thunder, Ruidoso HS
4. Dominic Roybal, Pojoaque Valley
5. TJ Madrid, Taos HS
6. Jr Ramirez, Portales HS
7. Luke Archuleta, St. Mike's HS
8. Cole Yearout, Hope Christian.
9. Andru Sanchez, Cobre HS
10. Ryan Johnson, Hot Spring HS
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