University of Northern Colorado Team Camps: Energetic Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987395' first='Danyel' last='Powers'] - St. Johns (TX) - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Powers had the ball on a string while handling through traffic, possessing a high skill level among senior guards. The guard maximizes his opportunities, attacking mismatches and utilizing his strength to back down smaller opponents. He showed prowess attacking downhill through traffic, contributing on tough finishes through tight windows. Powers showed high confidence with the ball driving into the paint, utilizing inside hand finishes to contribute buckets around the rim. His IQ allows him to be prevalent on the defensive end, helping early onto drivers, getting a hand into their comfort zone.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577938' first='Alijah' last='Sawyer'] - Dakota Ridge - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sawyer will be an important component to Dakota Ridge's frontline defense, proving effective against some of the best backcourt playmakers. Standing right around 5'11, the guard is incredibly quick laterally, doing well to turn his hips and dig into opposing ball handlers. Along with his quickness is his defensive anticipation, proving effective at staying with whoever and blocking the shot of the immediate ball handler. Offensively, his quick twitch handle will be a valuable component to his driving production, more than capable attacking downhill with speed. Should they wall off the lane, Sawyer is capable of knocking down three's off the catch or stepping into the mid-range jumper with ease.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mason Trebilcock - Ralston Valley - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trebilcock brought constant hustle, regardless of his position as a backcourt presence. Standing right around 5'11, the guard was notably active off of the ball. Doing well maneuvering around off-ball, repeatedly crashing the offensive glass for rebounds and putting the ball watching opponents on display. Another aspect of Trebilcock's playstyle has been his cutting, utilizing the gravity from the Braketa brothers to find backdoors along the baseline, contributing those layups from the immediate pass. His shooting developments will be worth tracking, as he gets the vast majority of offensive opportunities within a couple dribbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brett Potts - Chatfield - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Potts did especially well getting downhill, seeking out drives through traffic and showcasing total confidence in his game. The 5'10 guard was fairly shifty, doing well attacking off the catch before his defender could set up. While attacking downhill, Potts was active finishing buckets with either hand, utilizing his raw speed to blow by the defense. Should help arrive, he was quick making passes to baseline cutters or corner shooters, proving his high IQ. Recently stepping into a larger role with Chatfield, Potts will be worth keeping tabs on, given the fast paced skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kieran Coffey - St. Johns (TX) - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coffey demonstrated excellent perimeter defense, matching up against opposing lead ball handlers with ease. Standing right around 5'9, Coffey was very quick laterally, turning his hips and doing everything possible to wall off opponents at the point of attack. There were not many guards at this event who brought his attention to detail on the defensive side, holding his own versus a variety of opponents. On offense, Coffey has quick reactions finding cutters, having no trouble making the bounce pass through a tight window.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->