Live Period Standouts & Stock Risers: 2023 Shooting Guards

<img class=" wp-image-1506968 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2704-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="202" height="270" />[player_tooltip player_id="1158428" first="Tyler" last="Burleson"] | 6’2 | CG | Arlington High School | C/o ’23 [player_tooltip player_id="1158428" first="Tyler" last="Burleson"] is a top 100 recruit with a stock that is sure to rise by the next update. This young man has proven to be a creative master of producing space, he has a bag full of combo misdirections and stepback dribbles that he can go into even while moving at top speed. Burleson utilizes a great mixture of the pull-up jumpshots and dribbles penetration, he’s so unguardable when isolated that his teammates know to clear out whenever he has the ball, which says a lot about their beliefs in his scoring talents. The highly underrated scoring guard excels in one-on-one and pick-and-roll situations where he consistently proves to be an incredibly tough player to keep from getting to the basket, getting a shot up, or setting a teammate up. Tyler has already developed a strong college-ready frame, but it isn’t the only thing powerful about him, he’s dynamic in all aspects of the game from his dribbling, to his first step, to his explosive leaping ability that allows him to power his way through any defender once he takes flight. <hr /> <img class=" wp-image-1506967 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2702-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="191" height="254" />[player_tooltip player_id="1212913" first="Bobby" last="McWard"] | 6’3 | CG | McKinney Christian Academy | C/o ’23 Dangerous and confident shot-making machine who doesn’t hesitate to shoot it and doesn’t have to be fancy or overdribble to get to his spots. Once McWard gets rolling, he immediately becomes absolutely deadly while putting points on the board in bunches, showing an ability to be a true volume scorer in every sense. Effortless shot release from college range, his knack for stopping on a dime and rising into his jumpshot over the defense, and nailing contested jumpers are a thing of beauty and better than most, this skillset that will assist him tremendously at the college level and set him apart from other guards. Currently, McWard is listed as the 7th-ranked combo guard in the state but most of all he’s a true student-athlete who’s just as dedicated in the classroom as he is on the basketball court. <hr /> <img class=" wp-image-1506974 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2755-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="271" />[player_tooltip player_id="787347" first="K.J." last="Lewis"] | 6’4 | SG | Duncanville High School | C/o ’23 Each and every game [player_tooltip player_id="787347" first="K.J." last="Lewis"] comes out of the gate like a racehorse often scoring right away for Duncanville, usually from the corner for a quick shot from beyond the arc. Knockdown spot-up corner shot maker, particularly from the right side of the floor. Lewis is a truly complete three-level bucket getter with very few limitations to his scoring talents. However, Lewis seems to be at his best when putting up a shot from inside of the arc where he shows a tremendous ability to absorb contact on his way to the basket and adjust his body and shot mid-air due to his incredible hang-time. This exciting prospect puts his insane athleticism on full display game to game, using his speed to get out and finish in transition, to attack the cup from either direction and also utilizing his vertical jump to outleap everyone, anytime he leaves his feet everyone expects him to punch a one of his signature powerful jaw-dropping slam dunks, even on offensive rebounds his ability to spring off the ground when following a teammates shot often leads to putback dunks for him. When it comes to defense Lewis has continued to be an incredibly elite defender with amazing unwavering effort, impressive lateral movements, and phenomenal hands and anticipation in the passing lanes and when putting pressure on the ball. As of right now, the University of Arizona commit looks more than prepared to play college ball already, I believe if he stepped on the campus today he would instantly make an impact and make his presence felt. <hr /> <img class=" wp-image-1506970 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2708-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="205" height="273" />[player_tooltip player_id="1126004" first="Brooks" last="Bahr"] | 6’4 | SG/SF | Keller High School | C/o ’23 [player_tooltip player_id="1126004" first="Brooks" last="Bahr"] is the top-3 small forward in the state, a lethal lefty with a picture-perfect shooting form. The Keller star must be accounted for at all times, Bahr is pure a threat to score anywhere from the three-point line in, a truly unconscious jump shooter willing and ready to let it fly every time the ball comes his way and he shows no trouble getting the release off while contested or fading away. Offensively, Brooks gauges tendencies incredibly well, seeing and feeling the game two and three steps ahead of the defense, showing off his intelligence and instinctual scoring prowess. I love how he uses his size and strength to create a mismatch against opposing guards, usually passing the ball before relocating himself to low block for a post-up. When creating his own shot, the senior guard displays a terrific crossover dribble that leads into his smooth shooting motion, the kid can also take one bounce and get a clean shot off before the defense gets a hand up to contest. <hr /> <img class=" wp-image-1506983 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2768-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="211" height="281" />[player_tooltip player_id="787323" first="Finley" last="Bizjack"] | 6’4 | CG | Trophy Club Byron Nelson High School Recent Butler University commit, and Byron Nelson High School superstar, [player_tooltip player_id="787323" first="Finley" last="Bizjack"] continues to elevate his game to higher levels. Bizjack’s basketball IQ, off-ball instincts, and ability to swiftly relocate himself in search of open pockets from deep has grown tremendously and will be the main reason for his success this upcoming season. The game has slowed down to the point that Finley has transformed his game to become an effective asset at the lead guard position, his court vision has risen substantially and Bizjack is using it to make everyone around him better. He has been spotting all of his moving pieces no matter where he is on the floor and he’s been getting the ball out in a timely manner, leading to his easier shots for his teammates. When it comes to getting buckets, [player_tooltip player_id="787323" first="Finley" last="Bizjack"] is still one of, if not to best to do it. He’s displaying a mixture of hard cutting to the basket, popping out to the three where he steps into his jumper with great posture and balance, and he’s even posting up on the block down whenever he’s on the move and notices a defender trailing him. Top-notch speed but it’s Bizjack’s quickness that has really been standing out the most, it’s completely on another level and will shock unsuspecting defenders. <hr />