GameChangers: Dynamic Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center">Take a look at some of the top names that stood out on the defensive end as the Gamechangers series takes a look at the Dynamic Guards from the North Carolina Top 250 Expo!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>This content series is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://gc.com/home/football?utm_source=prepredzone&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=2022prepredzone&amp;utm_content=gamechangeroftheevent&amp;utm_term=partner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GameChanger</a>&nbsp;– The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management &amp; Technology Partner of PrepHoops!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2171824"],"_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":"Jones was an impressive guard prospect who should he could hold his own no matter who was in front of him. He really made a statement for himself in the 2025 class as a prospect out of Holly Springs High. He showed he could handle ball pressure the entire court and find ways to blow by defenders to make things happen in space on a consistent basis. He's an electric guard with a bright future ahead of him on the PH platform.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2173816"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":2175923,"_player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Lee was another electric guard who showed he could knock down shots on the perimeter and finish around the rim with his athleticism. He was another confident scoring guard who led by example for his squad at this year's Top 250 Expo. He'll be a 2025 name to track at Northwest Cabarrus High in the coming seasons given his ability to impact the game as a two-way presence who can finish in traffic and hold his own at 6-foot.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2171959"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Vines was a top Gamechanger given his prowess off the wing at the guard spot. He's an athletic prospect at 6-foot-3 who wasn't afraid to attack the basket and finish with authority as he did on numerous occasions in making his mark at this year's Top 250 Expo. He did a tremendous job of showing he could do a little bit of everything with his dynamic skillset in his squad's backcourt. He'll be a name to track in the 2024 class at West Cabarrus High this season. He's set to make a very notable debut in the 2024 rankings update at the end of the month.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1782147"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":2175925,"_player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Ryker was impressive at the lead guard spot all day long for his squad at the Top 250 Expo. He showed he could absorb contact from opposing defenders and find ways to make things happen for himself and others on numerous occasions at the showcase. He didn't get sped up or tuhe ball over often given his prowess as a playmaker on the floor. On the perimeter, he could knock down shots off the catch and off the bounce with relative ease. He's a coaches dream to coach given his smooth game and ability to get others involved. He'll be one to keep an eye on in NC's 2026 class out of The North Carolina Leadership Academy.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2171920"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"One way to describe Frierson's game from the Top 250 Expo was effortless. He made things look effortless on both ends of the floor in boosting his squad to a few victories at this year's showcase. He's a 2025 prospect to get to know out of Northside Christian Academy given his ability to operate off the bounce in isolation. He showed he could knock down shots at both the midrange and on the perimeter while maintaining a strong presence as a rebounder and defender on the opposite end. 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Off the bounce, he was a confident driver whether getting to the paint and finishing in traffic or finding others in space to make things happen. 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He was a terror alongside Tye Cain in his squad's backcourt at the Top 250 Expo, showcasing an ability to pass the ball at a high level and knock down shots inside and out. He blew by defenders handling the ball with ease and showed poise in finishing in traffic or finding his shooters on the wing to make things happen. 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He's a strong-framed guard at 6-foot who should be fun to track over the next few seasons out of Cardinal Gibbons High.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650118f6a10fd"} /-->