Guards to Know from the Prep Hoops Expos (GameChangers) – Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was an assortment of guards at both Prep Hoops Expos held this month. Louisiana has had an abundance of guard talent over the years from Randy Livingston to Brandon Hardy. In this Prep Hoops Louisiana article, we will look at some of the guards who are next up from the Prep Hoop expos in Louisiana.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1543647' first='Cooper' last='Nelson'] (2026 | Sterlington | 5'10")</strong> - One of the best point guards in the Boot. Nelson has all the passes from fundamental to no-looks. He can find a player on the break or finish himself with clever dribble moves. His ability to lead a team is second to none in his class. A game-changing player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132726' first='Allen' last='Shaw III'] (2027 | Archbishop Shaw | 5'9")</strong> - One of the better young guards coming into the high school ranks. Shaw is quick as lightening on defense and disrupts things. On offense he always has his head up looking to make a play. He is following one of the best small guards in the state at Shaw. His point guard skills will help him make an early impression. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132840' first='Parker' last='Robinson'] (2027 | St. Frederick's | 6'1")</strong> - Robinson is one of the best shooters in the class. He did not shoot the lights out at the Freshmen Expo but he did make his fair share of threes. Robinson also showed the prowess to rebound and defend at the expo. He is a guard that can shoot opposing teams out the gym when he is hot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1347266' first='Preston' last='Sanders'] (2025 | Zwolle | 6'0")</strong> - Sanders is as explosive as any guard in Louisiana. He is a terror in the open floor and had a couple of dunks that displayed his explosiveness. Sanders also showed that he is an excellent man-to-man defender and that he can help create turnovers. He will be a leader on his Zwolle team as they try to win another state title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132651' first='Quinnton' last='Dabney'] (2026 | Donaldsonville | 6'1")</strong> - Dabney lived in the paint during the Top 250 expo. He was a relentless driver of the ball and was a key in the victories of his team. Dabney took plenty of hits on those drives and kept finishing layups. He is a player who will keep his eye on the rim to finish plays. Dabney is as tough as they get. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132628' first='Elijah' last='Gims'] (2024 | Washington Marion | 6'0")</strong> - Gims was an aggressive guard who defended like his life depended on it. He constantly badgered guards and made them give the ball up early or pick the ball up. Gims and his slender build played with a ton of energy. His ability to defend is his best trait. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part II will continue to highlight players who are ones the watch this coming season from the Prep Hoops Top 250 and Freshmen Expos.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->