NCISAA Showcase – Top Performing Guards

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Check out a few of the top guards that I saw this weekend, from top recruits to some unheralded guys.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1975441"],"_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":"Bowser was big time for his VC squad this weekend, picking up guys all over the court defensively and showing off some offensive talent. He knocked down multiple jump shots off the dribble and was really forcing defenders to play in gaps and help off their men, opening up other lanes and opportunities for the whole team. He attacked the rim hard as well. Defensively he was constantly working, with a high motor and active hands that allowed him to get deflections and steals. 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The undersized 2 guard has a lefty stroke, and it's quick and pretty. He came off screens and spaced the perimeter well, allowing for him to capitalize off his teams paint touches and drill great looks. He's got improvement to do in the ball handling department, but his ability to let it fly is going to make him a super important piece for this Providence Day team that is reloading strongly. 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He's leading the offense well and communicates in order to get everyone set up and running as a unit. Getting better as a shooter as well. Defensively he's very feisty and gives great ball pressure without fouling. He's got solid length to be able to disrupt other guards. He's going to have a huge year at Greenfield, and I'm excited to watch his development further.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1411079"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Edwards is on the smaller side, but was assertive and a presence for WCDS this weekend. He was in charge, bringing the ball up and dictating the tempo for the team. 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He is so talented from an intangible perspective, never getting rattled or discouraged when his team is down. I noticed in their game against Cannon on Saturday how he was the most calm and composed guy on the floor after a series of poor calls and chippy play. This keeps his level of play consistent at all times, and his slashing and passing game is simple but effective. He attacks downhill with toughness and consistency, drawing fouls and getting layups. Also has good instincts defensively, trying to get in passing lanes well and moving his feet to cut off drivers. He's going to be a D2/D3 guy just due to his size, but whoever takes him is getting a leader, winner, and good point guard to boot.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["854907"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Will Otto is always a fun player to watch, a good point guard with great size and comfortable handling the ball. He's not insanely athletic, but makes up for it with great feel and decision-making. It's the consistency of good reads he makes, not the amazing passes or amazing ones he picks out every so often. He's always driving with a head up looking to pass out to teammates, and did a lot of damage getting low on the court and flinging the ball out for open jumpers. He can get to the rim with some toughness, and I didn't see him shoot any jumpers on the day. He's a great pass-first guy to add to a teams guard rotation with the potential for his offensive scoring game to continue developing as well.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1410267"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Rivens was an electric scorer every game for his group this weekend, solidifying his status as a big name in the 2025 class. He scored the ball efficiently at multiple spots on the court, including from deep and in the mid-range. He showed good touch on his jumpers and was able to get good quality shots off the bounce and the catch. The offense flowed through him, but he didn't tend to hold the ball for too long and stagnate the team as a whole. He's really solid as a scorer and focal point in an offense, but can see him thriving as a second or third option at a higher level. He's a guy to monitor through the summer and during the high school year.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64984a503de49"} /-->