Fundamental 2024 Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1463592' first='Alex' last='Padalino'] - Kent Denver</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Padalino brings a variety of skills to the table, from perimeter shotmaking to halfcourt playmaking. Through his junior season with 20-5 Kent Denver, the guard posted 9.3 points, 3.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. A sturdy guard, the junior is capable of battling for defensive rebounds, doing well to deter opponents. He will be a key contributor for this group, proving impactful in multiple areas of the game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1622356' first='Tony' last='Rondinelli'] - Chatfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rondinelli will be worth a watch at Chatfield, given his positional versatility at 6'3. The lanky guard makes the most of his wide reach, proving difficult to score through while at the point of attack. He continues to develop the jump shot, most dependably scoring on pull-ups in the mid-range, however Rondinelli still has room to grow as a consistent shooter from beyond the arc. On occasion, Rondinelli makes a surprising move off the dribble, going to spin move following a self-created dribble move.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1764312' first='Jeffery' last='Valdez'] - Pueblo Centennial</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valdez finds ways to make an impact within a few dribbles. The 5'11 guard makes sure to put constant pressure on the rim, adept at making floaters above contests and attacking immediately off the catch. Should he get downhill before the defense walls him off, Valdez keeps his head up to make the extra pass to a perimeter shooter.&nbsp; Through his junior season with Pueblo Centennial, the guard put up 18 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1137827' first='Tanner' last='Fiscus'] - Briggsdale</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fiscus provides value as a floor general for 14-7 Briggsdale, seeing the floor at a high level and reacting quickly to the defense. The 6' guard is a steady ball handler, patiently awaiting his opportunity to attack downhill. Should the defense collapse, he will be prepared to make the next pass to a shotmaker in the mid-range or perimeter. Through his junior season, the guard posted 19.2 points, 7 assists, and 6.4 rebounds per game with 1A Briggsdale.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1764315' first='Jalen' last='McKinnies'] - Adams City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKinnies is an active scoring threat, knocking down jumpers and asserting himself for second chance opportunities. The small ball forward is always roaming around for rebounds, showing soft touch on short floaters. He immediately stepped into this varsity season as an efficient shooter off the catch, knocking down 43% of his 110 three point attempts. Through his junior season for 13-11 Adams City, McKinnies put up 14.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. His progression as a secondary shotmaker will be worth keeping track of, given his efficiency under his current role. McKinnies also brings constant energy, whether that be pushing the pace to receive an outlet or rotating early on defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1764314' first='Camren' last='Redding'] - Grand Junction Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Redding shows value as a fast paced downhill scoring threat at roughly 5'10. The guard utilizes quick reactions to collapsing defense, proving capable of getting past help through gather steps. Through his junior season at Central, Redding put up 9.2 points and 2.5 assists per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->