The Platform ~ 15U Top Guards

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Grit Region - The Platform - Franklin, Tennessee. All games were played at TOA Sports Performance Center. These are the Top Guard Performances from the weekend. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1259396" first="Cortez" last="Graham"]</strong> Howard</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - NYBA Elite (Tennessee) | Hillsboro</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Howard really stood out as a strong, lead guard for a talent-rich NYBA program. He is a taller guard which gives him the ability to see over the defense. Howard is at his best when he drives the ball to the paint area and finds opportunities for his teammates or himself. Additionally, he showed skill as a sticky defender on the ball out on the perimeter and in the paint.  </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Collin O'Neal </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Big 6 (Tennessee) | </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Montgomery Bell Academy</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">O'Neal is a quick, nifty guard that showed hustle throughout the day. With the ball in his hands, he can make plays all over the court. He had multiple tough drives finishing in traffic and showed some range by knocking down outside shots. O'Neal played for the 15U &amp; 16U roster over the weekend and was one of the main contributors for both groups. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Andre Lewis - Peoria Pride (Illinois) | Washington Community</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Lewis gives you a little bit of everything but was most impressive as a playmaker. He is an athletic guard that seemed to thrive in transition. He displayed a soft touch and quick decision-making. Lewis can develop into a dynamite scorer when he puts it all together. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Kayden Payne - Indiana Raptors (2026) | Daviess County</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Parks is a steady, poised shooter. He has the confidence that he can knock down a shot from anywhere on the court regardless of its difficulty. Throughout the weekend, he was the best shooter on the Raptors squad that was playing up an age division. Look for Payne to expand his overall game to become an elite scorer as his skills develop. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1520695" first="Josh" last="Pitney"]</strong>- Hardwood Elite (Missouri) | Lafayette</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Pitney gives lots of effort and hustle on both sides of the ball. He has a contagious motor that keeps his opponent accountable all over the court. Pitney's playmaking ability helped propel his team to an impressive 3-1 record over the weekend.  </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Payton Lambert - Arkansas Knights | Sylvan Hills</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Johnson is a quick, elusive guard that seems to always beat his defender with ease. Johnson showcased an array of shots including the runner, floater, and 1-2 dribble pull-up. When he gets airspace, he is looking to get his shot up. He is the key to getting the offense in motion. Look for Lambert to become the key offensive performer for the Knights for the rest of the summer season. </span> <b>Make sure you are following</b> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoopstn"><b>@PrepHoopsTN</b></a><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsOH"><b>,</b></a><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsmo"><b> @PrepHoopsMO</b></a><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsOH"><b>, </b></a><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsil"><b>@PrepHoopsIL</b></a><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsOH"><b>, </b><b>@PrepHoopsOH</b></a><b>, </b><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsIN"><b>@PrepHoopsIN</b></a><a href="https://twitter.com/prephoopsky"><b> &amp; @PrepHoopsKY</b></a><b> on Twitter for weekly top games and weekend top performers!</b>