Week 2 Scouting Report: Standout Guards (Part 2)

<p>I had the opportunity to see two Week 2 matchups. The McKinney Lions earned a dominant 96-63 victory over the Frisco Raccoons on Tuesday, and the Frisco Liberty Redhawks upset the Naaman Forest Rangers 61-58 in a closely contested game on Friday. Let's take a look at some of the best guard prospects from this past week's action.</p> <p><strong>Coleman Craddock | 2022 | 6'0'' Shooting Guard | Naaman Forest HS</strong> - Craddock came out firing from beyond the arc on Friday, knocking down five threes, four of which came in the first half. He was exceptional when it came to shooting from the catch in this game. The senior sharpshooter did a good job of getting himself squared up and was always ready to get his shot off whenever the ball found him on the perimeter. Additionally, he had a solid showing on defense, highlighted by a well-timed block from behind. He ended the night as Naaman Forest's leading scorer, accounting for 15 points. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1225319" first="Ja'Cobe" last="Coleman"] | 2025 | 6'2'' Shooting Guard | Frisco Liberty HS</strong> - Coleman didn't waste any time showcasing his fearlessness as a scorer Friday night, aggressively hunting for his shots from the opening tip. The freshman guard was member of Liberty's starting lineup vs. Naaman Forest and was not shy about going right after their group of talented wing and post defenders. He scored as a slasher, finishing strongly through contact, and as a shooter from the mid-range, highlighted by a nice-looking baseline jumper while fading out of bounds. Furthermore, Coleman contributed on the glass with some athletic rebounds over longer opponents. This is certainly a freshman to keep an eye on moving forward. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="892148" first="JaCovey" last="Campbell"] | 2023 | 5'8'' Point Guard | McKinney HS</strong> - Campbell had an all-around productive showing on Tuesday against Frisco. He displayed three-level scoring ability by scoring at the basket via dribble drives, hitting a stop-and-pop mid-range jumper from the elbow, and knocking down a three off the dribble. He was extremely efficient, not requiring a ton of shots to be productive. His playmaking was good as well, assisting on baskets in the half court and in transition. Furthermore, he was active on defense and added four steals to his 11-point 4-assist performance. </p> <p><strong>Jayden Daniels | 2023 | 6'0'' Shooting Guard | Frisco Liberty HS</strong> - Daniels made a ton of key plays down the stretch in Liberty's upset win over Naaman Forest. In the fourth quarter, the junior guard drained a catch-and-shot three, converted a reverse layup, and hit a go-ahead basket on the block. He played a huge part in his teams' efforts and showcased his understanding of how to play situational basketball late in games. Daniels hit a game-winning runner in one of his <a href="https://prephoops.com/2021/08/grind-region-finals-16u-standout-scorers/">Prep Hoops Circuit</a> games back in the summer, so this is just further evidence that he possesses the clutch gene.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1295848" first="Treyvon" last="Dancer"] | 2024 | 5'8'' Point Guard | Frisco HS</strong> - Dancer is a shifty guard who can shoot the long ball. He possesses enough quickness with the ball to make up for being an undersized guard and did a solid job of handling the ball vs. pressure on Tuesday. The Frisco sophomore recorded a pair of triples in the contest, both of which came in the fourth quarter when his team was facing an insurmountable deficit. That said, he didn't sulk, but continued to play hard, understanding that even if a game has been decided, every second on the floor is an opportunity to improve and impress.</p> <p><strong>Tristen Kailey | 2023 | 6'1'' Combo Guard | Frisco Liberty HS</strong> - Kailey is a versatile guard prospect who looked comfortable operating at either backcourt position vs. Naaman Forest. He is a good decision maker, a capable playmaker, contributes as a rebounder, and can score from behind the arc and when attacking the basket off the dribble. He did all of those things on Friday, and all of his contributions came during key times in the contest. The Liberty lefty is a weapon on offense. He finished the game with eight points and five rebounds. </p>