Calling All Shooting Guards – Part 1
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Prep Hoops recently put out a tweet asking people to identify and comment on any of the top shooting guards across the country. There were plenty of players from Michigan in the comments. Let’s take a look at those stars.…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops recently put out a tweet asking people to identify and comment on any of the top shooting guards across the country. There were plenty of players from Michigan in the comments. Let’s take a look at those stars.
I apologize if I missed any players while scanning the comments!
Kampen is a high level prospect with a very bright future. He looks silky smooth in his movement on the court, almost gliding through a change of direction. Kampen can be a good old fashioned scorer with a pretty shot, an effective pull up jumper, and a solid mid range game. Sky could be the limit for this young man.
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Just a freshman, Cicalo has been grabbing some attention since the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase in September. He won’t stay under the radar for long, trust me. He’s a speedy guard that likes to play a high speed game and he does it effectively. Cicalo sees the court well and can keep the defense honest with his ability to bury a triple.
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Hatchett has been making noise so far this season. He’s shown that he can score and that he can do it in bunches. Hatchett can get buckets in a variety of ways. He can be an electric shooter that grooves his 3 point shot and he can also put the ball on the floor and straight line drive. Hatchett can get to the rim through traffic.
Kasat has been nothing short of a menace offensively for opponents this season. He’s shown that he can be a big time shooter and a game changer from behind the arc. Defenses have to account for him when he hits the volleyball line. Kasat does a nice job drawing contact and getting to the free throw line where he hits them at a high percentage.
Smythe is flat out one of the best pure shooters in the state of Michigan. He can fill up a triple off the bounce or off the catch. Off the catch is a pretty sight as he catches it clean and has a pure transition into his shot. Part of the reason his stock is rising is his improvement in finishing at the rim. Smythe can finish with 2 handed power as well as in traffic.
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Martin has been a model of consistency this season. He seems to show up every night and do his job and do it well. Martin is a playmaking lefty that can break down the defense off the bounce. He’s a solid finisher at the rim using some creativity and his ability to stay in the air and get the ball to the bucket.