Thanksgiving Week Gamechangers: Standout Guards (1/2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1358194"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eA new school scoring record was set for the Mayde Creek Rams by sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1358194' first='Jamal' last='Chretien'] who went crazy and dropped 47 points. The u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003e6-foot-4-inch lu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eefty displayed a great scoring and shooting prowess with range that would demoralize any defense. Jamal su003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003ehredded the defense with his elite three level scoring. In the mid-range, he finished with a left-handed runner on the right side of the floor, and u003c/spanu003eon the left side of the floor Chretien took it all the way to the basket. From outside [player_tooltip player_id='1358194' first='Jamal' last='Chretien'] was on fire, torching Sam Houston for 9 three-pointers that all came off the dribble. Jamal displayed a lethal stop and pop while stepping into his shot and when using a screen to get an open look. Another way he was able to get the shot he wanted was by creating separation with his combo moves that led into a fluid stepback jumper. u003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eSo far this season, [player_tooltip player_id='1358194' first='Jamal' last='Chretien'] is biggest stock riser of his class, he's already doubled his average from last season and is currently sitting at 25.5 points per contest on 50% shooting from the field.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6388531bf0ed1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1128423"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eGrapevine Faith's true three-point specialist had yet another game where he torched a team from beyond the arc, drilling 4-of-7 three pointers in route to 20 points. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1128423' first='Grant' last='Rein'] showed off shooting range that extended from well beyond the college three with a fluid release. He mu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eade defenders pay for giving him space to shoot. I admire how [player_tooltip player_id='1128423' first='Grant' last='Rein'] is su003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eteadily showing improvement, his release has appears to have gotten quicker and it showed on each three-pointer that he hit, Rein was capable of getting his shot off before a defender had the a chance to close out on him effectively. The senior guard hasu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003e also made a few plays off the dribble showing a smooth hesi, stop-and-go that froze his defender and got him all the way to the rack with ease. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1128423' first='Grant' last='Rein']s success from three point range is always something to keep watch of, as of right now Rein has already made 34 three pointers at a 41% clip while averaging 13.5 points per game u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6388531bf0f95"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1222243"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eBugg Edwards got to start in one of the biggest games of the season and he did not disappoint. The sophomore guard drilled his first shot attempt from the left corner three in transition after catching, jabbing towards the baseline, and letting it fly. Edwards du003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eid a great job of sprinting without the ball, getting to his spots in transition and quickly setting his feet. Kayden was so hot that he knocked down u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003e3 three-pointers in the first half from the exact same spot, all off the catch, he even cu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eame right out of halftime and stepped into another three-pointer. 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The 6-foot-6 combo guard su003c/spanu003ehowed strong body control and power whenever he initiated the contact and absorbed bumps like a champ while finishing the play and maintaining his balance. Rigsby cu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eame alive at the end of the first quarter when he nailed a pull-up buzzer beating three-pointer with two defenders contesting him, throughout the game Myles made his presence felt from outside by du003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003erilling multiple three-pointers the anytime he was able to step into his shot and shoot it with rhythm.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6388531bf10e0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1424792"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"6-foot-3 freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1424792' first='Silas' last='Rodriguez'] was excellent in his off-ball scoring role for the Denton Guyer Wildcats.He effected the outcome of the game with his pure shooting while burying shots in several different ways. u003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eSilas played alongside two of top-ranked sophomore guards in Texas, he stood out in a strong way, and made the most of his shot opportunities, ku003c/spanu003enocking down jumpers fading away, spotting up, catching and shooting on the move, nailing contested jumpshots at a high rate, and if he was left open it was almost a guarantee to fall. The shooting assassin was always in the right spot offensively, especially beyond the perimeter where you could find him with his feet set and hands ready to catch and fire at all times. u003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eTextbook jumper, good elevation, impeccable balance, consistent form, polished footwork, and great touch. Silas hu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-tt=u0022{u0026quot;paragraphStyleu0026quot;:{u0026quot;alignmentu0026quot;:4,u0026quot;writingDirectionu0026quot;:1}}u0022u003eas future three-point specialist written all over him. Rodriguez will be known as one of, if not the best jump shooter in Texas from the 2026 class before it's all said and done.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6388531bf1170"} /-->