Dynamic Guards From Prep Hoops Live ATL Pt. 1

<p>Guards stole the show in Atlanta. Between high level floor generals, athletic lead guards, and ball handlers that impact on both ends of the floor, there was plenty of backcourt talent to choose from. This is part 1 of a two part series detailing 25 guards across each age group.</p> <p>Trey Mitchell | Heart N’ Hustle 2024</p> <p>Mitchell’s combination of athleticism and scoring package makes him an under the radar gem. His burst and handle can get him in the paint when he wants. He can hit the three off the dribble and the catch. The 2024 prospect tried to punch it in a crowd during his game against the Auburn Raptors for a trip to the line.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1060235" first="Isaiah" last="Davis"] | FL Suns 2023</p> <p>Davis is a stellar floor general with several double digit assist games during the live period. He recognizes what his teammates are best at and delivers the ball to them in the best spots for them to be successful. The 2023 guard has the quickness to put pressure on the rim and the vision to find the open man. He’s a consistent three point shooter with the defensive chops to turnover his matchup.</p> <p>Jalyn Patterson | Fab So Elite 2023</p> <p>The lone 2025 prospect on a 17U team scored with his quickness. His speed gets him separation to knock down jumpers from the midrange and beyond the arc.</p> <p>Bradley Pearson | Auburn Raptors 2024</p> <p>Pearson continues to impress with his combination of playmaking and scoring. He dropped 25 points in a comeback win, orchestrating a 10 point run to cut the lead. He scores on all levels, doesn’t shy away from contact, and can pass out of drives.</p> <p>Lucean Milligan | Heart N’ Hustle 2024</p> <p>Milligan combines passing with volume three point shooting. You can always count on him to facilitate the ball. He had several games with three or more threes. An improved handle and deep range, keep the defense honest.</p> <p>Macklen Orelus | HBSA 2023</p> <p>Orelus’s speed and quickness fuel his dribble drive game. He took the defender to the hole with his quick first step. He gets downhill, finishes well through contact, and scores in transition. A quick handle makes him a terror in the halfcourt.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="955602" first="Anquan" last="Boldin Jr"]. | Ball4Lyfe 2023</p> <p>Boldin Jr. has rounded out his already athletic game with a consistent perimeter shot. In the biggest game of the weekend, he went a perfect four for four from the three, with two of them coming off the dribble. He’s as good as he’s ever been as a transition and contact finisher. He scored out of the midrange and made defensive plays on the ball.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1384393" first="Matthew" last="King"] | EG10 2024</p> <p>King scores in bunches with a deadly midrange game. He makes quick moves with the ball in his hands and can stop on the dime for pull up jumpers. The 2024 guard is a good isolation scorer.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1289134" first="Jonathan" last="Weah"] | E2E 2023</p> <p>Weah did a bit of everything in his team’s win against Tennessee Edge. He finished through contact, read the pick and roll for a long pull up jumper, and earned an assist with a drive and kick. The athletic 5’11 guard already has a college-ready frame.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="981201" first="Levi" last="Birkholz"] | Wisconsin Crusaders 2023</p> <p>When we talk about athletes at the guard position, Birkholz should be one of the first names to grace circuit scouts’ minds. He’s explosive out of moves and can score above the rim when he has a gap in the lane. He’s a solid defender that matches up well with both backcourt and talks on defense. His ability to shoot the three, finish through contact, and passing make him the total package.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="962569" first="Kyle" last="McNeal"] | Ball4lyfe 2023</p> <p>McNeal is a diverse shot creator. In a game where his teammate was hot, he added in double figures of his own, making several threes and getting to the basket. He’s an athletic guard that can grab offensive boards and make clutch plays down the stretch.</p>