Who are 2023’s most underrated point guards?
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The 2023 class has a lot of talented point guards looking to make their mark going into the college level. However, there are also some point guards in this class that should be mentioned more with the best of them.…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 class has a lot of talented point guards looking to make their mark going into the college level. However, there are also some point guards in this class that should be mentioned more with the best of them. Here are my five underrated point guards for the class of 2023.
Atkins is a very nice two-way point guard that can do whatever his team needs at any moment. He’s got tight and shifty handles that allow him to get anywhere on the court. Atkins has a lot of craftiness when it comes to finishing around the rim as he finishes through contact against any team. Along with being able to do almost anything on the court. Atkins loves to play fast to keep the defense guessing what he will do next. Atkins draws lots of attention in the lane which allows him to kick it out to open teammates on the perimeter at a high clip.
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Coleman is such a fun and exciting guard to watch whenever he steps out onto the court. Being a lefty makes almost anything he does look beautiful whether it’s his shot, finishing, or passing ability. He has unlimited range and can seemingly knock down any shot no matter if a defender is in the face or not. Coleman is a sharp and precise passer which makes the game easier for his teammates on catch-and-shoot opportunities or lobs to his big men. He can get to the rim whenever he wants because of his lethal crossover and speed which makes him just a complete point guard with all the tools.
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Butler has got a lot of different moves with how he can score the basketball. His unstoppable pull-up jumper from the midrange area is always cash when he looks to use it. Butler even has a nice euro-step move he likes to break out in both the half-court and transition setting when getting to the rim. Aside from his dominant midrange play Butler has a consistent three-point shot which helps him get whatever he wants in how he wants to score or set up his teammates for open shots. He’s got quick hands to strip defenders and disrupt passing lanes while being able to finish through contact on the offensive end.
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Poole’s game has improved so much every year that you can see the potential is there once he gains more experience and training. His long frame allows him to pick off passes more often than not like a free safety in football. Opponents should always be on the lookout for him leaking out to steal passes. He has a variety of moves in the midrange and painted area which will keep defenders off guard with how they want to try and guard him. Poole can knockdown the open three-ball and is great at kicking out the ball to open shooters when he draws multiple defenders on him.
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Mosley’s favorite shot no doubt is the catch-and-shoot three ball. His teammates are always looking for him to get open off of different off-ball screens because they know he will give them an easy assist and basket for their team. He fills up the box score getting multiple assists, blocks, and steals a game making him an all-around do-everything point guard. Mosley is a lockdown defender that will not only strip the ball away but read every passing lane he can get his hands on. He even seems to always be the first one to leak out in transition off of loose balls and will finish at the rim no matter who is in his way with his excellent athletic ability.