McClintock Shootout: Top PG’s on Day-1

McClintock Shootout: Top PG&#8217;s on Day-1

Gregg Rosenberg January 14, 2022 @ 08:30 AM

On Monday December 27th I attended the annual McClintock Shootout in Tempe, AZ. This prestigious event has been going on for 30+ years. Most of the 16 participants will be in the playoffs. I viewed 12 of the 16 teams as I watched the first six early games.   Here were some of the standout PG’s on Day-1: 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="973567" first="Daylyn" last="Martin"] Desert Vista A fast scoring PG can step back on his defender with some success. His speed and quickness with the ball is his talent. He is very shifty to blow by his defender and get into the lane and kick it to a shooter or finish it off through contact. He scored 19 pts in this game. [player_tooltip player_id="1054334" first="Eli" last="Johnson"] Gilbert His first game back from an injury and he immediately helped his team. He scored the first 10 points in impressive fashion with two 3's and one four-point play. He finds space on the court and fires away with range off the catch. He is a tough on-ball defender and brings an older voice to the Tigers roster. [player_tooltip player_id="973584" first="Matix" last="Arnett"] Highland The facilitator of the team has a stronger upper body with a good frame. He can pull-up off the dribble and he will hit the occasional 3. His toughness, IQ, court vision and leadership helps the Hawks each game. [player_tooltip player_id="701266" first="DeOtis" last="Nunn Jr"] Ironwood A tough on-ball defender and scorer. His defense on the opposing ball handlers stood out. He can pull-up from mid-range and he is a sneaky good passer. He can slash and shoot it, to go along with his high IQ and tenacity on defense.   2023 [player_tooltip player_id="831121" first="Kota" last="Benson"] Mesa A cerebral scoring PG who was feeling it from the 3pt line. He hit a few deep balls and has the quicks to get to the basket and lay it in. He sees plays developing quickly and he initiates most of the offense for the Jackrabbits. [player_tooltip player_id="814527" first="Leonard" last="Romayor"] Ironwood (Pictured) A scoring guard with speed. He can shoot it from deep and he hit a clutch-3 plus fought hard on defense. He uses his speed and quickness to get passed his defenders and get into the lane. He just became eligible and he will be critical for them the second half of the season.   2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1131993" first="Izaih" last="Johnson"] Basha An undersized PG is quick to the basket. He moves without the ball for layups in the lane. He is a plus rebounder for his size and a feisty defender. He hesitates and will blow by his defenders plus brings energy to the team every game.