2025 Class Preview: Notable NoCo Facilitators

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1848634' first='Chase' last='Manzani'] - Thompson Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An especially strong guard, Manzani has shown value as a facilitator and complementary shotmaker. Especially effective leveraging his strength to attack downhill, Manzani is often under control while downhill towards the rim. Effective utilizing pivot moves following a bumped opponent, the guard is additionally notable scoring and passing from these situations. They show value creating space for attempts in the mid-range, adding consistency to his perimeter shooting year by year. Throughout his sophomore season at Thompson Valley, the guard put up 9 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369818' first='Ty' last='Yoder'] - Resurrection Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yoder brings notable value as a facilitator, handling it well going either direction. One of the more consistent perimeter shooters in the class, the lead guard does well maximizing his space. With his confidence handling the ball, Yoder can control the pace in the halfcourt, able to pass with either hand while on the move. Equally effective rising up into mid-range jumpers, Yoder commands immense gravity within the halfcourt. Although an excellent off the dribble shooter, the lead guard has shown capabilities scoring through contact around the rim. Especially effective readjusting through contact with the right hand, Yoder is a tough matchup for most backcourt opponents. Throughout his sophomore season, the guard put up 17.3 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game while playing a vital role in Resurrection's Final 4 run.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369852' first='Jack' last='Jarvis'] - Niwot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jarvis has been especially productive as a facilitator throughout his sophomore season with Niwot. Excellent passing with either hand to shotmakers, the guard is a pass first playmaker, elevating his teammates. Especially effective at utilizing his handle to attack downhill, trust that Jarvis has his head up to make the kick out pass should help approach. When opponents stay low off a ball screen, the junior has shown the upside of stepping into mid-range shot attempts when provided the space. Intriguing year ahead for the lead guard, continuing to get strong will aid his leverage attacking the rim, already excellent attacking the paint. Jarvis returns following a productive year, posting 8.1 points and 3.3 assists per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1335819' first='Avantae' last='Hood'] - Rocky Mountain</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hood is a quick twitch guard who is adept at rising up for mid-range shot attempts. Fairly quick on the ball, the guard has plenty of upside leveraging his handle for off-balance shot attempts. Defensively, the guard is quick laterally, effectively digging into opponents and poking the ball away. The guard will step into a large role following the departure of six seniors, previously posting 6.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1479333' first='Jace' last='Cornelius'] - Weld Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cornelius has the ball on a string, often pushing the pace for drives. Although undersized, the guard creates driving lanes into the paint with ease, aggressive versus contests. Consistent at&nbsp; anticipating the opponents while on defense, Cornelius was a large contributor of steals for the team. Coming off of a dependable season, putting up 11.5 points, 3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 4.7 steals per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->