The Breakdown: 2021 Point Guards Part 2

<p>This class is stocked full of quality guys at the point guard position.</p> <p>From legit floor generals to guys who can run a team and get buckets and some who just totally take other teams point guards completely out of the game with their lockdown ability.</p> <p>In this edition of "The Breakdown" we take a look at some guys who although they are all sub 6’0 they definitely fit that mold.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/demarcus-thompson/">[player_tooltip player_id="962072" first="Demarcus" last="Thompson"]</a> 5’11 Mae Jemison: A scoring pg that can fill it up. His ability to shoot the basketball and put pressure on defenses in transition is what most stands pout about his game. Looking for a very productive senior year out of this rising prospect.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 210px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 170px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 170px;"> <ul> <li>Quickness off the dribble</li> <li>Shooting off the dribble </li> <li>Playmaking ability</li> <li>Catch and shoot ability with range</li> <li>Ability to play on or off the ball</li> <li>Handle against pressure</li> <li>Passing ability</li> <li>Court awareness</li> <li>Change of pace</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 170px;"> <ul> <li>Strength</li> <li>Defensive consistency</li> <li>On-court communication</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Juco/Low Major/DII/Prep</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/dequarrian-ezell/">[player_tooltip player_id="887019" first="Dequarrian" last="Ezell"]</a>, 5’11 Huffman: Though he is sub 6'0 he is a load. He is put together very well and uses his body to finish through contact and handle the physical play required to run a team from the pg position.</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 Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Strength</li> <li>Ability to push the pace</li> <li>Transition scoring</li> <li>Ability to overpower defenders off the dribble</li> <li>Speed in the open court</li> <li>Ability to finish with either hand</li> <li>On ball defense </li> <li>Rebounding on both ends</li> <li>Aggressive mentality</li> <li>Leadership</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Catch and shoot consistency</li> <li>Offensive aggressiveness</li> <li>Turnovers</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Low major/Juco/DII/Prep</td> <td style="width: 50%;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/quandre-burroughs/">[player_tooltip player_id="886995" first="Quandre" last="Burroughs"]</a>, 5’9 Clarke County: A lightning-quick pg who can really fill it up and shoot the basketball of the dribble with off the bus type range. His quick-twitch motions and crafty handle allows him to create the space needed to score over bigger defenders.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 247px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 207px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 207px;"> <ul> <li>Speed</li> <li>Ability to create space off the dribble</li> <li>Elevation on jump shot</li> <li>Midrange scoring ability</li> <li>Able to finish through contact at the basket</li> <li>Floater package</li> <li>Ability to play passing lanes</li> <li>Willing on-ball defender</li> <li>Vision in the open court</li> <li>Court awareness</li> <li>Handle</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 207px;"> <ul> <li>Potential mismatch against bigger guards</li> <li>Activity without ball on offense</li> <li>Catch and shoot consistency</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Low major/Juco/DII/Prep</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/bo-barber/">[player_tooltip player_id="886982" first="Bo" last="Barber"]</a>, 5’10 Mountain Brook: The recent transfer to powerhouse Moutain Brook is a legit college prospect. His toughness coupled with his shooting ability and handle has him considered one of the top 10 point guards in the state.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 315px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 263px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 263px;"> <ul> <li>Shiftyness with ball in his hand</li> <li>Grit</li> <li>Shooting ability off the dribble with range</li> <li>Catch and shoot from 3</li> <li>Ability to score in midrange</li> <li>Nice floater package</li> <li>Ability to score over bigger players</li> <li>Finishing at the rim with contact</li> <li>Passing ability</li> <li>Good in the pick and roll</li> <li>Strong body</li> <li>Quickness off the dribble</li> <li>Defensive anticipation</li> <li>On court communication</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 263px;"> <ul> <li>Ability to contain bigger guards</li> <li>Staying locked in when shots aren't coming</li> <li>Shot selection</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 32px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 32px;"> <p><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Low Major/DII/Prep/Juco</p> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 32px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cameron-silmon/">[player_tooltip player_id="886976" first="Cameron" last="Silmon"]</a>, 5’10 Fultondale: Speed and ability to get to the painted area is probably this prospects best assets. He is a nightmare in transition with his ability to put pressure on the painted area and has the passing ability to find teammates where they can be successful.</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 Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Ability to attack the basket</li> <li>Scoring at the rim with either hand</li> <li>Ability to fit passes in tight windows</li> <li>Overall scoring ability </li> <li>Defensive anticipation</li> <li>Quickness in passing lanes</li> <li>Speed in the open floor</li> <li>Ability to get up volume shots</li> <li>Attacking from the wing in transition</li> <li>Quick first step</li> <li>Floater game</li> <li>Ability to draw contact</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Outside shooting</li> <li>Winningness to take open shots off the dribble</li> <li>Shot consistency</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Juco/DII/Prep/Low Major</td> <td style="width: 50%;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>