2025 Rankings Update: Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369809' first='Dominic' last='Rhoades-Martinez'] - Denver South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369809' first='Dominic' last='Rhoades-Martinez'] is a knockdown shooter who can effectively play on and off of the ball. Dominic does a great job getting his feet set in a hurry off the catch or the dribble. He does a good job of scoring at all three levels, especially close to the basket he is creative using quick pull-ups and floaters. Dominic does a great job of pushing the pace of the offense to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. He has a very high IQ on the court being a good passer and an excellent mover off of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369814' first='James' last='Murray IV'] - Fountain-Fort Carson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369814' first='James' last='Murray IV'] is a 6'6 guard who plays off of the ball and has shown flashes of being a combo guard. James stands out due to his length and guard skills making him a very interesting prospect. He has a very good handle on the ball for his size and can make a quick move to get downhill. In transition is where James has shown flashes of being a combo guard as he does a good job knowing when to take it for himself and when to dish it off to a teammate. The most intriguing part of James' game is on the defensive end of the floor. He is a versatile defender who can guard positions 1-4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1435845' first='Derek' last='Sims'] - Standley Lake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1435845' first='Derek' last='Sims'] is a big guard who shows flashes of being a very good prospect. Derek has a smooth handle on the ball and uses his frame to knock defenders off his path on the way to the bucket. He is a respectable shooter who can create looks off of the dribble. Near the rim, Derek is an acrobatic finisher who uses reverse layups and finger rolls often. Derek shows flashes of being very good, the biggest thing I will be looking for from him is consistency and better decision-making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577962' first='Carson' last='Flowers'] - Legend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577962' first='Carson' last='Flowers'] is one of the better shooters in the class as he is a very good shooter off the dribble or off the catch. Carson does a good job coming off of screens and getting his feet set for jumpers. He is a shooter who shoots from both three-point range and mid-range. Carson is a good catch-and-shoot player but can also create for himself. He does a good job of attacking aggressive close-outs by making a quick move for one or two dribble pull-ups. He also can score from the mid to high post with turn-around jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1285152' first='Damian' last='Dirden'] - Smoky Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1285152' first='Damian' last='Dirden'] is a new face in town moving here from Montana. Damian is a lengthy combo guard who can play effectively on or off of the ball. He is an intriguing prospect due to his smooth handle and how he uses it to get to his spots. Some players with a good handle try to be too flashy, but not Damian he uses his handle to get downhill or to set up a jump shot. He has shown the ability to keep a tight handle against older competition and is a player who can set up teammates for buckets by drawing in the eyes of the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->