The Breakdown: 2021 Shooting Guards Part 1

<blockquote> <p>We used to call this position the "Bucket Getter". That one guy on the floor who can just fill it up in a multitude of ways. </p> </blockquote> <p>From your pure shooters to guys who are nightmares coming off pindown and staggered screens or those guys who are just unstoppable at attacking the basket.</p> <p>This position has always had immense value on teams across all levels of college basketball, and in this release of "The Breakdown", I show you some guys who really fit that mold.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cameron-crawford/">[player_tooltip player_id="801037" first="Cameron" last="Crawford"]</a>, 6’4 Spain Park: This kid is a nightmare coming off screens from the baseline. His ability to use screens to get to his scoring position is next level. He is very efficient in catch and shoot situations in transition, and does a good job of attacking the basket off the dribble. Potential high-level defender.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 60px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs to improve:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>Length</li> <li>Catch and shoot ability</li> <li>Length on perimeter</li> <li>Ability to use screens</li> <li>Attacking downhill</li> <li>Ability to score in midrange</li> <li>High percentage shooter from 3</li> <li>Potential high-level multiple positions defender</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> <ul> <li>Upper body strength</li> <li>Ability to break defenders down off the dribble in one-on-one situations</li> <li>Ability to handle against pressure</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level:</strong> Mid/High/Low Major</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jordan-chatman/">[player_tooltip player_id="886974" first="Jordan" last="Chatman"]</a>, 6’4 Center Point: A traditional shooting guard in every sense of the term. An explosive athlete that gets great elevation on his jump shot and is a lockdown perimeter defender. His length at the position allows him to guard multiple positions both inside and outside. A promising prospect.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Needs to improve:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Athleticism</li> <li>Length at the position</li> <li>Scoring ability</li> <li>Ability to shoot off the dibble in the midrange</li> <li>Lockdown on-ball defender</li> <li>Very good rebounder</li> <li>Motor</li> <li>Toughness</li> <li>On court communication skills</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Ball-handling ability</li> <li>One-on-one dribble moves</li> <li>Strength</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Low Major/Mid Major/Juco</td> <td style="width: 50%;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/brandon-howard/">[player_tooltip player_id="886978" first="Brandon" last="Howard"]</a>, 6’4 Opelika: A big scoring guard with a smooth stroke off the catch or dibble. Crafty handle for his size with the ability to break defenders down off the dribble. He is an underrated playmaker with the ability to get his teammates involved.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Needs to improve:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Ability to score the basketball</li> <li>Size at position</li> <li>Ability to put the ball on the floor and create off the dribble</li> <li>Passing ability</li> <li>Deep range</li> <li>Shooting ability off catch or dribble</li> <li>Ball-handling ability</li> <li>Ability to finish through contact</li> <li>Midrange game</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Get in better shape</li> <li>Athleticism</li> <li>Defensive effort</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Low Major/Mid Major/Juco/DII</td> <td style="width: 50%;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/vincent-reeves-jr/">[player_tooltip player_id="886983" first="Vincent" last="Reeves Jr."]</a>, 6’5 Wenonah: A long and bouncy scored who is a terror in the open court and when attacking the basket. He has good touch and elevation on his jump shot with the ability to really score off the bounce in the midrange. Runs like a deer in transition and has very good anticipation on the defensive end of the floor.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Needs to improve:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Athletic ability</li> <li>Excels in transition</li> <li>Good shooter from range off the catch</li> <li>Very good shooter in the midrange off the dribble</li> <li>Plays high above the rim/Walking highlight</li> <li>Potential lockdown on-ball defender</li> <li>Great in passing lanes</li> <li>Energy and Effort</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Ability to break defenders down off the dribble</li> <li>Ability to shoot the three off the dribble</li> <li>Ability to attack going/using left hand</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Low Major/Juco/Mid Major/DII</td> <td style="width: 50%;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/devin-collins/">[player_tooltip player_id="886981" first="Devin" last="Collins"]</a>, 6’2 Tuscaloosa Co.: A pure shooter with an effortless stroke. Does a very good job at using screens and getting his feet set to knock down shots behind the arc. His constant effort to get open is tough on any defender that has to chase him around for 4 quarters. does possess the ability to take over lead guard duties, but is most effective in knocking down shots.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Needs to improve:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Ability to shoot the basketball</li> <li>Quick-release</li> <li>Works well off screens</li> <li>Deep range</li> <li>Good shooter with range off the bounce going to his left</li> <li>Ability to help with PG duties</li> <li>Deadly 3 point shooter</li> <li>Good pull up midrange game off 2 to 3 dribbles</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Upper body strength</li> <li>On ball defense</li> <li>Athleticism</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Juco/DII/NAIA/Low Major</td> <td style="width: 50%;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul>