Uncommitted Guards (Class A) Part 1

<p>[player_tooltip player_id="890571" first="Chandler" last="Meeks"] | 6’2 G | Omaha Westside/Nebraska Supreme 17U UAA</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/Meeks-and-Dotzler.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1358127 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/Meeks-and-Dotzler-300x207.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="207" /></a>One of the led guards for the Warriors this past season put up an impressive senior season. Along with three other senior guards, Meeks helped held down the perimeter for the Warriors all season. His physical presence makes it easy for him to keep opponents in front of him. Very good feet make it easy for him to move lateral and stay in position. Chandler is very familiar with having the ball in his hand, an initiator of the offense sometimes, Meeks led the time in assist for the season. Able to create his own shot knocking down the middle range effortlessly. Can hit the triple from deep but can improve. Body frame and hops make it easy for him to get in the middle and battle for boards. Teams that are looking for a guard that can handle and take care of the ball should look no further. Also, shutting down capabilities on the defensive end should have coaches interested in Meeks.</p> <p>Averages: 9.8 ppg, 2.9 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 steals</p> <p>Best Performances: 3/02 18 points vs Lincoln East, 12/02 9 assists vs Columbus</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="890572" first="Reggie" last="Thomas"] | 6’1 G | Omaha Westside/OSA 17U 3SSB</p> <p>An athletic guard with the ability to jump out of the gym. The senior gets to the basket very easily. His explosiveness<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/DSC_7141.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1372851 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/DSC_7141-300x200.jpg" alt="[player_tooltip player_id=" width="300" height="200" /></a> allows him to get over and around many defenders and is able efficiently to finish with both hands at the rack. The 6-foot-1 guard led the team in rebounds and steals this past season. His quick anticipation was on display this season able to get in the passing lanes forcing turnovers and getting easy buckets on the break. Took care of the ball also this past season averaging two assists to every turnover. The senior can play off the ball also, was a knock-down shot from the corner in catch and shoot situations. Overall shooting has to improve off the dribble. He’s able to take any defender to the hole and runs a solid pick-and-roll offense leading to the right decision. The guard’s explosiveness, attacking ability, and defense would complement many teams in the search for a wing player. </p> <p>Averages:11.9 ppg, 2.3 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 steals</p> <p>Best Performances: 02/05 25 points vs Bellevue East. 12/28 8 rebounds vs Elkhorn South, 12/02 5 assists and 4 steals vs Columbus </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1199906" first="Casey" last="O’Malley"] | 6’2 G | Creighton Prep/OSA 17U National Freeman</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/Casey-crop-2106x1383-1635812994.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1320437 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/Casey-crop-2106x1383-1635812994-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>A utility player for the Jr Jays this past season. Rather it was coming off the bench or starting, Casey did it all the court from scoring, rebounding to even on the defensive end. Able to drive to the hoop and finish with either hand. A terrific catch and shoot from deep shooter hitting 42 percent of his deep balls this past year. On some occasions is the offense initiator for the Jr Jays last season. Third on the team in assists. Can get better at creating his shoot but the right offense can be a Swiss army knife in multiple positions. </p> <p>Averages: 7.9 ppg, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists</p> <p>Best Performances: 01/29 26 points (5 threes) vs Bellevue West, 03/02 7 rebounds vs Lincoln Northeast</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1235576" first="Martel" last="Evans"] | 6’1 G | Creighton Prep/Powerhouse Hoops 17U Skierka</p> <p>An athletic guard that can get to the rack and put pressure on any defense. Primarily the main ball handler for the Jr Jays, the senior guard can fill up also. His ability to jump off one foot or two feet with a lot of bounce, allows him to</p> [caption id="attachment_1357158" align="alignright" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/JPEG-image-B957D52C9A9F-1.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1357158" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/JPEG-image-B957D52C9A9F-1-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> Creighton Prep senior guard [player_tooltip player_id="1235576" first="Martel" last="Evans"] finishes at the basket over Omaha Central defenders.[/caption] <p>get the rim finishing or landing at the charity stripe. For the main offense initiator, Evan led the team in assists this past season doing it efficiently dropping one dime over every turnover he committed. A great on-ball defender can press full court on many offensive ball handlers. Led the team in steals he has good ball instincts. Shooting is the only dimmish of his game. Can improve on long-distance shooting and free throws, but a great work ethic will have him fixing those minor things in no time this offseason. Martel would be a great addition to a team that is looking for someone that has a high ceiling and a great work ethic. Evans is very coachable, which would fill the need of a lot of schools. </p> <p>Averages: 12.2 ppg, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists</p> <p>Best Performances: 12/28 22 points vs Omaha Central, 02/28 12-14 free throws, 20 points vs Omaha Bryan 03/08 7 rebounds vs Omaha Westside 12/21 7 assists and 4 steals vs Millard West </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1150368" first="Kamari" last="Moore"] | 6’1 G | Norfolk/Team Factory 17U Gold</p> <p>A bonafide long-distance scorer for the Panthers this last season. Not just a scorer, Kamari was Mr. Do It All for Norfolk leading them in almost every major category. On offense was a major scoring factor from deep. A dead-eye shooter from distance connecting on 34 percent of his long-range shots. Even though required to do so much he averaged almost a couple of assists a game. Would like to see him drive the ball more but shooting is his specialty. On defense he plays he pass lanes very well and has a good body on the defensive boards, leading his team in rebounds. The Panthers didn’t have much to look back on this season, but Moore was the shining part of that. His ability to shoot over anyone and from anywhere will be very beneficial for a team looking for a sharpshooter. </p> <p>Averages: 17.3 ppg, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists</p> <p>Best Performances: 01/27 31 points vs Columbus, 02/19 5-8 threes, 25 points vs Lincoln East, 01/08 15 rebounds vs South Sioux City </p>