Arizona Preps Fall Showcase Newcomers: Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saturday, October 21st I attended the 25th anniversary of the <strong>Arizona Preps Fall Showcase</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was in HS team format and I watched 15+ different teams and saw many newcomers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here were some of the standout guard newcomers:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249606' first='MarQuez' last='Tyree'] Walden Grove </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sahuarita transfer is a handful. He dunks it easily and can drive and kick it to his teammates as he is a good passer. He has broad shoulders and a long arms to play the passing lanes. He can shoot it from the perimeter but once he gets a step on his defender, he will usually lay it in. On Monday his rankings and the other seniors will be moved differently. Tyree is actually in the top-100. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249642' first='Travon' last='Howard'] ALA West Foothills <strong>(Pictured) </strong> </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger combo guard has size and length. He is fast in the open court and makes the extra pass. He can shoot the three off the dribble or catch. He is a very good defender in space using his length, quick feet and size.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249637' first='Bryson' last='Gundry'] Mesa Mountain VIew</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An undersized shooting guard can drive thru in traffic with zero fear. He can pull-up from mid-range but his toughness shines through in the paint among the taller players. One of many good juniors for the Toros.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249612' first='Cody' last='Haught'] ALA West Foothills&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The teams shooter has quickness and a pretty touch. He can rattle in triples off the catch or dribble. His speed with the ball is obvious and he can make passes with either hand. He should have a big season alongside PG Foster.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249646' first='Talan' last='Speir'] Ben Franklin&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pure point guard is always looking up to make plays. He throws up the court passes and plays from the neck up. He controls the offense, handles ball pressure and plays at a good pace.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249613' first='Daniel' last='Schoen'] West Phoenix CAA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A natural scorer from the perimeter. He is a three point shooter who handles it well and has speed. He shoots it off the catch and can pull up from mid-range. He uses the pick and roll well and can make a play.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295860' first='Chase' last='Nelson'] Skyline Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pure point guard with a high feel for the game. His eyes are always looking up and he gets the ball out quickly and passes with either hand. He handles it with his left hand exceptionally well. He is a downhill attacking facilitator with a nice pull-up from mid-range. Easily top-100 which will be adjusted on Monday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249638' first='Carter' last='Brown'] Ironwood Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lefty combo guard has some confidence and can score. He moves the ball unselfishly to his teammates and has a quick shooting release. He can rattle them in with range and handles contact well to score in the post. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249645' first='Micah' last='Joynes'] Crismon&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A very quick guard can play on or off the ball. He is quick on the ball defensively and is fast in the open court. He has a deceptive first step to get to the rim and score around traffic.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249730' first='Conway' last='Cummard'] Mesa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A combo guard can drive the lane. He plays on or off the ball and has a shifty handle. He makes smart reads, and like every Cummard, he is tough. He changes speeds and is deceptively quick. He uses the pick and roll game well and he is going to be their closer this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249608' first='Daniel' last='Arnett'] Mesa&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The teams top shooter is a catch and shoot three point sniper. He squares up quickly and gets it out of his hands, he runs the floor well and shows good body control in the lane. He is a good passer and can drive the lane. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249647' first='Gio' last='Young'] Phoenix Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong framed downhill guard with his running back like build. He often shot fakes and blows by his defender into the paint. He is a streaky three point shooter but can make them. He also happens to be the younger brother of [player_tooltip player_id='1305181' first='Tommy' last='Randolph'].&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->