Sportradar Show Down: Best Guards (Pt. 1)
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LAS VEGAS — Basketball analytics company Sportradar threw its inaugural grassroots event this weekend at Coronado high school in Las Vegas. The three-day event featured matchups between some of the top programs from the Adidas 3SSB and Under Armour Association…
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Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS — Basketball analytics company Sportradar threw its inaugural grassroots event this weekend at Coronado high school in Las Vegas. The three-day event featured matchups between some of the top programs from the Adidas 3SSB and Under Armour Association circuits. Below is a breakdown of the top guard performers from Friday’s action.
The Notre Dame commit had his versatile, high IQ and efficient offensive skill-set on display. At 6-feet-4, Certa has smooth shooting form off the catch with consistent range on his jump shot. He’s not just a shooter either as the rising senior showed that he can attack closeouts and score at the rim.
Daquan Davis Daquan Davis 6'1" | PG Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #119 Nation GA , Team Thrill
Davis can fill up the scoring column in a hurry with his combination of quick-twitch athleticism and deep range shooting ability. The 6-foot-1 point guard opened Team Thrill’s second game of the day with three straight three-point shots. He used his speed and quickness in transition to push the tempo of the game and help his team get transition buckets.
Gavin Hightower Gavin Hightower 6'0" | PG Windward | 2025 State #99 Nation CA-S , West Coast Elite
Hightower was key down the stretch in West Coast Elite’s win over NBA Global Academy. The 2025 SoCal-based guard hit some crucial pull-up mid-range jumpers and his on-ball defense forced the opponent into multiple turnovers during crunch time. Hightower got downhill and used his speed to get into the lane whenever he wanted.
Jazz Henderson Jazz Henderson 5'11" | PG Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy | 2024 State TX , Southern Assault
Henderson made this list due to his ability to take over a game late and lead his team to a close victory. The 6-footer has great open court speed, good burst in the half-court setting and a strong frame and base that allow him to absorb bumps, stay on balance and get into the lane. Henderson made a number of smart reads and delivered timely passes to teammates for open jumpers or layups.
Isaac Williams Isaac Williams 6'2" | PG Oak Cliff Faith Family | 2024 State #267 Nation TX , Team Trae Young
Williams combination of strength, speed and balance helped him to be an efficient scorer and playmaker and his ability to balance those attributes was even more impressive. The 6-foot-2 combo guard knocked down open three-point and mid-range jumpers off the bounce but was also a player who got consistent paint touches and made plays for teammates.