Unsigned 2026 Event Recap: Guards pt. 2

Friday, May 1st, 2026

More standouts in the Unsigned 2026 Event's backcourt, with more recaps to follow!

Nick Barnes, Darrow School – Barnes is a local Central Mass product that can lead the offense and make things happen at the point. He’s got some quickness and a crafty handle that allows him to get paint touches in bunches, while scoring it when needed. In looking for a point guard, you want a guy who can keep things organized, play hard, and run the offense… Barnes is that guy.

RaJhon Jones, Moses Brown – Jones brings size to the guard spot and uses it to his advantage on both sides of the ball. He gets physical as a slasher, finishing through traffic, and looks up the floor to move the ball ahead to teammates in transition. On the defensive side, he competes and brings toughness to make gritty plays that can lead to turnovers.

Gum Malek, Guilford HS – Malek plays with a high motor and shows some twitch off the dribble to create space to get his shots off. He hunts mid-range pull-ups, is comfortable getting to those spots, and can make those shots in tough fashion. He's one that could pay dividends later to a college program as he continues to develop physically and works on applying his athleticism.

Harven Saint-Vil, Busche Academy – Saint-Vil is a smaller guard who keeps the ball low and navigates around screens effectively to make reads. He’s able to get downhill and make plays as both a scorer and passer. His speed and ability to stop and go can make him a tough cover.

Sebastian Harding, George School – Heading to Hargrave for a postgrad year, Harding continued to show how his work in the gym is paying off. He’s quick, keeps the ball on a string, and runs the offense with control to fling passes in tight spots or take it himself to the paint. Defensively, he’s pesky and gets into opposing ballhandlers while moving around with quick feet.

Miguel Chaparro, Amistad HS – Chaparro is an under-the-radar guard that can make a big impact as a downhill threat. He attacks the basket where he can get to the rim or make reads on the fly and kick the ball out to his shooters. He's able to knock down shots when given space to get them off.

Garnett Torres, South HS Community – Torres does a good job getting to his spots with his quickness off the dribble. He can cut through the lane or stop on a dime and knock down mid-range shots. Was the heart and soul of South High this year as their focal point for scoring and generating offense.

Adam Lukosevicius, IMG Academy – Lukosevicius is a good spot-up shooter that was able to get open on a showcase team surrounded by fellow IMG prospects. He makes the right reads, communicates, and keeps things flowing offensively. Has good feel to make things happen with or without the ball.

Trenton Frasier, New York Military Academy – Frasier is a backcourt player that impacts the game on the glass, consistently hitting the boards. He plays tough and digs in defensively, bringing physicality on that end. College programs looking for a guy who can come in and compete on the defensive end as a specialist, he's a good name to reach out to.

Jakob Reyes, New York Military Academy – The Rhode Island native uses his ability to change speed to break down defenders off the dribble. He often looks to get to step-back jumpers, but is also a formidable threat to knock down shots off the catch. Can create offense for himself and keep things moving as a distributor.

Ricoantonio D’alessandro, Sequoia Charter – D’alessandro came in for the event from the West Coast and is open to all potential college opportunities. He thrives as an off-ball scorer, cutting to the basket and finishing through contact in the paint. He’s strong and physical at 6'5" with plenty of muscle to him, making his presence felt on the boards as well. Does a lot of the dirty work and can be an enforcer on the floor.

Efrain Brown Jr., Platt HS – Brown has shown the ability to score it at multiple levels over the past few years that we've gotten to evaluate his game. He is capable of knocking down shots off the bounce and getting into the paint when slashing to the basket. He competes defensively and crashes the glass for rebounds.

Naiem Gill, Platt HS – Gill is a big guard who lets the game come to him, limiting mistakes and waiting to see what the defense offers him before getting into his shots. He can use his speed to get to the basket or step into threes when defenders sag off. He's got good size to be a competent lead guard, but can be a good secondary playmaker and off-the-catch shooter as a shooting guard.

John Whitaker, IMG Academy – Whitaker was a focal point to his IMG showcase squad last week playing with high energy and bringing a physical presence to the backcourt. He made a number of jumpers showing off his shooting ability, while using his strength and mobility to provide some tough on-ball defense.

Ezayi Mauristhene, Winchendon School – Mauristhene has continued to grow into his game over the years, and his quickness and control with the ball are persistent standout traits he has. He navigates angles well, directing traffic and getting downhill to score. He can play off two in the lane and make quick reads to get his shots off or spray the ball out to the perimeter.

Caleb Satisfield, Barrington HS – Satisfield is an aggressive slasher with winning experience at Barrington High School in the RIIL . He uses his developed frame well to get looks in the paint and can knock down shots when given space. Really stood out as a physical presence who can force his way to the basket and bump defenders to finish in traffic.

Khai Francis, Bridgton Academy – Francis brings good size to the position at 6’3” with the ability to handle and create for himself and others. He finishes through contact in the lane and uses his body well to generate space and get up into shots. With his size and toughness, his passing chops are intriguing as a point guard prospect.

Maxim Kauffman, Narragansett Regional – Kauffman is an athletic below-the-rim finisher who impacts the game across the board. He rebounds, sets strong box outs, and is able to see the floor and find the open man. Really stuffed the stat sheets in his senior season at Central Mass's Narragansett Regional HS.

Javin Blacks, Darrow School – Blacks is an athletic postgrad who produced offensively throughout his outing playing alongside some of his Darrow teammates. He was able to knock down shots consistently from different areas and apply pressure to the paint. Uses his size and athleticism to be an effective factor on the defensive end.

Travale Givens, Springfield Commonwealth (CT) – Givens’ quickness stands out right away, especially with how easily he gets by defenders off the first step. He attacks the rim with intent, gets out in transition, and uses his speed to get to the paint. Defensively, that same quickness shows up as he disrupts the ball and creates turnovers. Also flashed the ability to move the ball and make reads on the go.

Sean Mackey, Lee Academy (ME) – Mackey put together a strong all-around showing from the guard spot, finishing well around the rim while also knocking down shots from deep. He showed good touch in multiple areas and stayed active on the glass, making an extra effort to secure rebounds. Impacts the game in more ways than just scoring.

Jaiden Holloman, Redemption Christian (NY) – Holloman is a crafty southpaw guard who plays with speed and control. He gets downhill, absorbs contact, and finds ways to finish or create for others. His passing vision stands out, especially when defenses collapse on his drives and he can spray it out to his shooters. 

Sherwyn Martinez, LaSalle Academy – Martinez, a starter for LaSalle Academy, operates with a quick and efficient handle. He looks to get to his mid-range spots to knock down pull-ups, and plays with pace, which alllows him to create space to get his shots off.