Coast2Coast The Finals: 2029-’30 Standout Point Guards

Chris Martinez proved to be an extremely fluid basketball player with a great IQ. Martinez displayed the type of shot making from outside that made defenses account for him the moment he crossed halfcourt whether he had the ball or not. His effortlessly lightning fast release made him a scoring threat no matter how deep he shot it. He sucked the life out of teams with his pull-up three-pointers in transition, where he appears to be developing logo range already. True floor general, Martinez controlled the tempo, set up half-court plays, and orchestrated the fast break. Chris Martinez even changed the game with his court vision and high level split second decision making. This kid saw passing lanes before they ever opened, his knack for seeing the floor two steps ahead and knowing where his teammates would be, showed his incredible anticipation as he made passes before the defense could react.

Deloni Pughsley is widely recognized as the highest ranked guard of his class. His ultra smooth handles made him capable of easily creating space with his crossovers and stop-dribbles. Impressively fluid pull-up shooting motion, no wasted movements, he sets his feet quickly, and always shoots on balance. Once Deloni got it going there was no slowing him down, Pughsley got a hot hand and made his impact felt from all three levels displaying a consistent and efficient shooting stroke. Good facilitator who made great reads. Whenever he needed to pass, Pughsley made the correct play and found the open man, even if it meant passing through a closing window.

Anthony Moreno was a standout playmaker with impressive ball skills. His offensive instincts shined bright, especially when he had the ball, often displaying the ability to use jab steps and quick moves to get past defenders, where he always had a countering move ready for the next man that stepped up. As a dime dropper, Moreno excelled at setting up his teammates with pinpoint assists along with a drive-and-kick game that was equally as impressive. Moreno is a dual threat scorer, showing a shooting prowess and the ability to create driving angles. Whether finishing with floaters, layups, or drawing fouls, Moreno was consistently effective around the basket.

Bishop Grace is a remarkable basketball player who showcased a multitude of skills. A true modern-day point guard, possessing an exceptional basketball IQ, remarkable passing abilities, and the capability to put points on the board effectively. He displayed an understanding of how to sets up teammates and create his own shots off the dribble with or without screens. Grace’s willingness to shoot from deep, even beyond professional range, with no hesitation made him a high-volume jumpshooter off the dribble. What stood out the most was his calm confidence and efficiency, which is rare for someone his age. Bishop consistently maximized his opportunities by playing to his strengths instead of forcing plays. Everything ran through him offensively, he looked like a master at controlling the pace and tempo of the game by utilizing his knack for deceiving defenders through hesitations and misdirections. His subtle head and shoulder movements were very effective. Bishop also proved to be incredibly reliable as he gave his all and consistently made the right decisions on the court. Pure bucket getter, Grace was able to get wherever he wanted and score at will no matter how the defense was set up.

Natural point guard, who possess a high basketball IQ for his age. Rajon Rondo Jr. showcased a wide range of facilitating skills, executing bounce passes, lead passes, wraparound passes, overhead passes, touch passes, and even fake passes to trick or throw defenders off balance. His extraordinary ball control and pacing along with his deceptive use of eyes, head, and shoulders movements. When attacking the basket, Rondo displayed remarkable efficiency, rarely missing his signature go-to floaters and runners. On the defensive end, Rajon set the tone with his full-court lockdown defensive intensity.

Rondo Elite’s Trey Horton may have been the Smallest on the court but he played with the biggest heart. Horton proved to be an Outstanding one-on-one defender for his size, showing good aggression and quick strong hands that allowed him to rip the ball clean. Offensively, he was Gifted dribbler with a Bag full of handles, the speed of his dribbles and combinations proved to be the tough to steal or slow down.