The Finale: 17U Game-Changing Point Guards

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He looked like a supreme athlete with next-level speed, quickness, hops, build, and physicality. He changed gears and accelerated in a blink of an eye which consistently got him the basket and into the teeth of the defense. Once inside, Padilla showed power and the wherewithal to initiate contact on his way up, which usually resulted in And-1 calls or shooting fouls. Madden also proved to be a gifted finisher with both hands along with a bag full of reverse and switch layups. As a high-speed point guard, he played at a fast pace, pushing the tempo all game long. Madden had a tremendous handle of the rock, and his ball skills gave him the ability to handle all sorts of pressure, whether it was tight one-on-one defense or double teams. Padilla showcased great poise as he changed gears and threw defenders off balance with his ankle-breaking shiftiness. 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