<p><strong>RYZE Live Showcase I: Standout Guards Pt. 3</strong></p>
<p><strong>2022 6-3 G [player_tooltip player_id="1300708" first="Chaydon" last="Stone"] – JC Ducks – Jasper County<br />
</strong>Coming off a big senior season, [player_tooltip player_id="1300708" first="Chaydon" last="Stone"] is a sneaky good unsigned guard that scores in bunches. He’s wiry and plays with a high motor. Stone is a good athlete that uses his springs to his advantage. He creates off the dribble and gets into the lane where he converts from tough angles. Stone has a nice pull-up jumper as well. Chaydon can make an impact on defense, anticipating passes to earn steals and deflections. He poured in 18.3 points per game over four games.</p>
<p><strong>2024 5-11 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1444777" first="Wheeler" last="Drake"] – Atlanta All-Stars 2024 – Newnan<br />
</strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1444777" first="Wheeler" last="Drake"] can hurt you as a distributor, ball handler or scorer, not to mention defensively where he holds his ground and does a good job keeping opponents out of the lane. Drake doesn’t force the issue on offense and can score within the flow of the game from the perimeter. A solid three-point shooter, Drake also mixes in a push floater to negate shot blockers.</p>
<p><strong>2024 5-11 G Treylin Davis – Elite Jr Sports – Rockmart<br />
</strong>The Region 6-3A First Teamer is a skinny guard with a quick trigger. He’s a lethal three-point shooter that really spaces the floor. Getting stronger will help him get to the basket easier. He has a chance to become a very well-rounded scorer.</p>
<p><strong>2023 6-2 G [player_tooltip player_id="1444755" first="Jay" last="Boyd"] – Wood Elite – Hiram<br />
</strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1444755" first="Jay" last="Boyd"] is popping up on radars with his consistent play. He’s a tough guard that has a swift handle that helps him put his head down and get to the basket. He embraces contact locates the rim without hesitation. Boyd’s at his best when he has his jump shot firing. He gets defenders leaning off balance with his ability to stop on a dime from the mid-range.</p>
<p><strong>2023 6-2 G [player_tooltip player_id="793816" first="Cameron" last="Pope"] – Wood Elite – Cherokee<br />
</strong>Another reliable scorer, [player_tooltip player_id="793816" first="Cameron" last="Pope"] has improved mightily each and every year, leading to a monster senior season on the horizon. He’s a really good athlete that gets downhill and finishes at the rim. Pope has a long eurostep that covers a ton of ground. Cam does a good job creating separation with jab steps and combination dribbles. He has a smooth jump shot and is a threat to pour in multiple threes each game.</p>
<p><strong>2023 6-3 G [player_tooltip player_id="873081" first="Brent" last="Bowman"] – AC Georgia – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe<br />
</strong>Known for his electric shot making ability from the mid-range and three-point line, Bowman had the ball in his hands more so as a playmaker for AC Georgia. Bowman has a slick handle, able to spin off defenders to find glimpses of freedom. He’s improving in the pick-and-roll and can deliver accurate passes to divers. Showcasing his skill both on and off the ball will help build his stock, a stock which already has multiple D-I offers.</p>
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