The Circuit League: Most Outstanding Point Guards

[player_tooltip player_id="959063" first="Erin" last="Wright"] | Point Guard | DJH5 Elite | 2021 | <img class="size-medium wp-image-1041586 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3239-160x300.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="300" />There hasn’t been a single game all summer that I’ve seen [player_tooltip player_id="959063" first="Erin" last="Wright"] score less than 10 points and there was no exception Saturday night either. He stepped on the court and put up numbers in an efficient manner, hitting his pull-up jumpshots as usual. Erin excelled at scoring and passing out of the pick-n-roll, displaying good chemistry with his Dallas Carter high school teammate [player_tooltip player_id="887056" first="Addarin" last="Scott"]. Wright did a good job getting to the basket and drawing fouls, even went on to make all of his free-throw attempts each time he went to the line. Every time I watch [player_tooltip player_id="959063" first="Erin" last="Wright"] play I find something new in his game, this time it was his athleticism; catching lobs, throwing it down on the break, and almost dunking on a couple of people on two separate occasions. [player_tooltip player_id="959063" first="Erin" last="Wright"] has had it going all summer and he hasn’t slowed down one bit, truly a must-watch player this high school season. <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> [player_tooltip player_id="959055" first="Jacobi" last="Lewis"] | Point Guard | Mudiay Elite | 2021 |<img class="size-medium wp-image-1041587 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3257-160x300.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="300" />True floor general with D1 caliber talent and skills, there’s nothing on the court Lewis can’t do. His size doesn’t seem to hinder his game one bit, he’s such a highly skilled player that he can do what he wants on the court, Jacobi has no problem breaking down, scoring on, or over bigger defenders. He’s also a pesky defensive player that stays attached to his assignment the full 94 feet. Thanks to his quick, choppy, hands and feet, he managed to poke a few balls loose and pick up a few steals. Lewis showed that he can really put a team on his back and change the outcome of the game with his play. He took the game over with his beautiful deep range jumper and had a stint where he scored 8 consecutive points on three straight possessions. Jacobi put his sick handles on full display, very smooth, tight, and controlled, he crossed his man over left and right then hit him with a stepback pull up jumper in the mid-range, he came back down the court, did the same move again, but this time he knocked down a three-pointer, on the 3rd possession he crossed over, did a step back hesi, drove the lane, made a spin move, and finished the layup through contact, while getting the foul call, and making the free throw count. The second-half of the game he made 4 clutch pull-up three-pointers, and had 16 in the half, finishing the game with a total of 23 points and 5 three-pointers made. He did a spectacular job of playing into his strengths and never getting out of character, he sticks to his game. This pure point guard showed unselfishness as well, he didn’t force anything even when he was hot, he knew the defense had all of their attention on him and found open men, cutters, and set his teammates up for success, leading them to a victory. [player_tooltip player_id="959055" first="Jacobi" last="Lewis"] was by far the best point guard in the building, a true leader on the court who doesn’t always have to say a whole lot, he lets his play do the talking, and his team follows suit. </div> <div> </div> <div> Derrick Turner | Point Guard | Dallas Soldiers |<img class="size-medium wp-image-1041588 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3252-123x300.jpg" alt="" width="123" height="300" />This three-point specialist came in off of the bench and immediately made a three from the drive nation logo. Turner was a lights out shooter, even with a hand in his face he was deadly, knocking down his first three shots from another area code. Derrick destroyed his opponent with a killer stepback crossover move that got him to the basket and created space every time. Derrick Turner played his role exceptionally well, being the sparkplug for the Soldiers and also being a huge reason his team took a big lead early. </div> <div> </div> <div> Khalil Mahtani | Point Guard | Court of Dreams | 2021 |<img class="size-medium wp-image-1036863 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3203-158x300.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="300" />Big time contributor on the defensive end like always, Mahtani showed some very impressive instincts, his anticipation along with quick-twitch hands, led him to snatch away multiple steals, opening up plenty of fast break and easy layup opportunities. In the open court, Khalil is uncatchable, his breakaway speed is outstanding, once he gets a step ahead of his man he’s gone. Khalil Mahtani gives 110% effort whenever he’s on the floor, an extremely high motor player that plays fearlessly. </div>   <div> [player_tooltip player_id="1003859" first="Jayden" last="Blair"] | Point Guard | Dallas Soldiers | 2021 |<img class="size-medium wp-image-1041589 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3248-160x300.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="300" /> [player_tooltip player_id="1003859" first="Jayden" last="Blair"] is a true point guard, that plays the position how it was meant to be played. He’s a highly skilled ball-handler that can get to any spot on the floor and can also make any pass. Blair constantly looked to set up his teammates before himself. He displayed high-quality court vision and playmaking abilities, making some really quick and accurate passes, and putting guys in perfect positions to score. Jayden has 101 moves in his bag that he could use at any moment to get his own shot off. [player_tooltip player_id="1003859" first="Jayden" last="Blair"] was an all-around threat with the ball in his hands, a creative dribbler who was practically unguardable in one-on-one situations. <div> </div> </div>