Coach K Combine Standout Guard Play

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">There were some talented guards at the Coach K Combine, and here are a few that stood out to me…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2250254,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Camden-Cole-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Camden-Cole-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2250254" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1947289' first='Camden' last='Cole']&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>(6'3/PG/'26/Eagleville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ctcole_official</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @Cole20Camden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Camden is a listed PG, and with what he showed during camp, I would say he is a score-first PG. He was consistently creating off the bounce and getting to the cup. He is a tough downhill attacking guard who was very physical and was a strong finisher at the rim. Camden is a reliable scorer, playmaker, and facilitator. He is headed into his sophomore season and should see his stock continue to increase if the caliber of play he displayed at camp is the same at Eagleville.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2250255,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Jeromy-Ewing-Davis-Jr.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Jeromy-Ewing-Davis-Jr.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2250255" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jeromy Ewing Davis, Jr.&nbsp;</strong>(6'3/SG/'26/Brentwood Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Jeromydavis06</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @kingkeary1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jeromy is a lengthy and versatile off-guard who is a tough cover. You can attribute the difficulty of covering him to his length, as his wingspan helped him to impact both ends of the floor. He was sensational off the bounce as he quickly got the ball up on the rim once he got to the paint, making it very hard for his shot to be contested. He has nice elevation on his mid-range jumper, again making it hard for his shot to be contested. Jeromy made plays that players his size often don't attempt at the high school level, which is why there is a lot of excitement surrounding his game. He still needs to work on tightening up his handles, but he did show he can handle enough to get to his spots on the floor.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2250256,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-TyShaun-Poore-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-TyShaun-Poore-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2250256" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>TyShaun Poore&nbsp;</strong>(6'0/SG/'26/Cane Ridge HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: d1.tyshaun</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @d1tyshaun4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">TyShaun was very aggressive throughout camp. He was looking to score and showed he could do so at all levels. The strength of his game was his quickness with the rock in his hands and his ability to break down defenders and get into the paint. As good as TyShaun was creating his own shot and producing efficiently, he still did a good job getting his teammates involved in the flow of the game as he was ball-dominant and often initiated the offense. He is a listed SG, and if he doesn't grow anymore, he is going to have to settle on showing his floor general skills as he looks to get to the next level.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2250257,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Trae-Rideau-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Trae-Rideau-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2250257" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1343709' first='Trae' last='Rideau']&nbsp;</strong>(6'0/PG/'25/Clarksville Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: xtriggga</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @TraeRideau</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">It was evident with Trae what the strength of his game was as he lived in the paint off the bounce. He has a tight handle that he uses to create shots from all over the court. He has a nice hesi move, uses hang dribbles, and has a tool bag filled with tools that he uses when the ball is in his hands. It is evident that Trae likes to score the rock and does a good job doing so. He was real aggressive off the bounce getting to the cup and showed his craftiness finishing at the rim. Trae doesn't have problems breaking down the defense due to his straight-line speed and his quickness, which gives him intriguing potential as a shot creator off the bounce.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2250258,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Riley-Saunders-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Riley-Saunders-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2250258" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Riley Saunders&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>(6'0/PG/'25/Landmark Christian School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: _.justriley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @nothinbutriley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Riley was getting it done off the bounce, as he is a talented scorer who also showcased his ability to make plays for his teammates. I really liked Riley's game, as he showed why the midrange is not dead. He was intentional about getting to his middle game and being productive in that area of the floor. He may have been smaller than most guards in the high school division of camp, but he is tough, plays with grit, is fearless, and backed down from no one. You can tell that Riley is comfortable with the rock in his hands and is probably one of Landmark's primary ball-handlers, and there is no question of whether or not he is trustworthy of the lead-guard responsibilities.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2250259,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Nickalai-Anderson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/PH-Nickalai-Anderson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2250259" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1943896' first='Nickalai' last='Anderson']&nbsp;</strong>(6'5/SG/'26/South Haven)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Nickalai_012</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Nickalai made a case for being the best player in the gym at the camp. He was absolutely exciting to watch. He played hard with a high motor, showed his versatility, went hard to the glass, and was a bucket. He has an intriguing scoring repertoire and can put the ball in the basket at all 3-levels. He made some impressive shots as he often created his own offense while at the same time putting heavy pressure on the defense with the rock in his hands. Truthfully, no one in the gym could defend him one-on-one on the perimeter or on the block. He played harder than 95% of the players at camp, which was evident by how he never gave up on a possession and found himself throwing down massive dunks off the offensive board. There will be more to discuss about Nick as he is just heading into his sophomore season. One thing for sure is that Nick needs to fall in love with the weight room.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Trevor Richmond&nbsp;</strong>(6'2/PG/'27/Knowledge Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Trich5_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Trevor had his wizard-like handles on display and was very tough to keep out of the paint off the bounce. He has a quick first step and a burst that left defenders playing catch up and needing help. Trevor demands all 10-eyes on him from the defense, as it takes all five guys to truly defend him as he is just too good and too quick off the bounce for one defender to stop him. Oh, I know you see that 2027 classification next to his name, so we are talking about a kid who is loading his freshman season. There is going to be a lot more written on Trevor, so get ready, as he showed a lot of promise at the lead guard position and his ability to fill up the scoresheet in numerous categories.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->