Texas Top 250 Expo 2023 Guards (Part 4/4)

There was plenty of talent on display at the Prep Hoops Texas Top 250 Expo in Dallas. This is my in-depth analysis of each of the players in attendance. Be on the lookout for the rest of my top player’s list and my coverage of all the athletes.

Cameron Phillips Cameron Phillips 6'2" Hebron | 2023 TX 2023 6’2 Hebron High School

Cameron is an athletic guard who knows how to do a little of everything on both ends of the floor. Whether he was passing out of a contested look to set up a teammate or hitting the glass hard, Phillips always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. He is an aggressive player who thrives at attacking the rim against undersized guards. I was impressed with his willingness to fight on the glass, he came up with multiple second opportunities and jumpstarted his team’s full-court offense by keeping his head up.

Layden Lara Layden Lara 5'11" Goliad | 2023 TX 2023 5’11 Goliad High School

Layden is a heads-up point guard who sees the floor very well. He is great at creating for his teammates when he gets downhill and attacks the rim. I was impressed with his ability to get into the paint and draw contact or find an open big cutting to the rim or a shooter in the corner. I would like to see him work on his ability to get to his shot off the dribble and create more in the full court.

Nate Malone Nate Malone 5'5" Plano East | 2023 TX 2023 5’5 Plano East Senior

Nate is a strong defender who thrives at closing out on shooters and wreaking havoc on the defensive end. I was impressed with his ability to manipulate defenders with a live dribble and facilitate offense for his team. I would like to see him work on putting the ball on the floor and getting to his spots in the midrange or in the paint.

Christopher Ventura Christopher Ventura 6'1" Thomas Jefferson | 2023 TX 2023 6’1 Thomas Jefferson High School

Christopher is a sharpshooting guard who thrives at staying ready and getting his shot off quickly. I was impressed with his ability to space the floor from all around the arc. I would like to see him work on his ability to put the ball on the floor and get to his spots in the midrange, as well as staying aggressive and attacking the rim.