AP’s ATown Showdown Day 1 Notebook: Guards pt. 1
Atlanta had its fair share of perimeter players ready for the spotlight. The nine-hour basketball marathon had athletic wings, crafty guards, and a heap of productive games. We’ll focus on the guards in this two-part article. Let’s break down the…
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Continue ReadingAtlanta had its fair share of perimeter players ready for the spotlight. The nine-hour basketball marathon had athletic wings, crafty guards, and a heap of productive games. We’ll focus on the guards in this two-part article. Let’s break down the day’s first half of standouts.
Isaiah Barr Isaiah Barr 6'0" | PG Craigmont Highschool | 2025 TN | Memphis Blazers
Barr played up an age group, but it didn’t matter. His creative handle got him to his spots and his shotmaking from all three levels did the rest. When he was on the court, the offense flowed smoothly. He can hit shots off the dribble and the catch, uses his quickness to get in passing lanes, and flashed a high passing IQ.
Ty Campbell Ty Campbell 5'9" | CG George Wythe (Whytheville) | 2024 State VA | GATA Academy
Campbell is your do it all guard. He defends his man with quick hands and uses his feet to cut off his defender. He can set up an offense, space the floor, and attack the offensive glass. Campbell knows how to play and gives you production on both ends of the floor.
Jalen Merchant | GATA Academy
Merchant is a confident playmaker and scorer. He makes shots on all levels, shoots well on and off the ball, and has a consistent in between game. The 2024 prospect is a high level competitor that isn’t rattled when things get heated. Merchant manipulated the defense with his penetration and finds the open man.
Glenn Applewhite | Texas Takeover
Applewhite moves like he was shot out of a rocket. The 6’2 guard used his speed to cause turnovers in passing lanes and create offense. He moves at one speed, but it’s so much faster than anyone else that it doesn’t matter. He rebounds well for the position, finishing in traffic, and has a motor.
Jay Davis | Rome Elite
Davis is an electric athlete. The Rome Elite backcourt is deep, so we didn’t see much of him as the lead guard, but when he did get his opportunities, he got downhill for looks at the rim. He threw down several alley oop dunks; once in transition and another in the halfcourt. Davis knocked down his line three point attempt in a blowout win.