Sandy’s Spiel Shootout: Standout Guards
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TJ Smith GA #247 CG #34 HEIGHT 6'0" POS CG CLASS 2024 View Profile TJ Smith State: Georgia School: St. Anne-Pacelli Active guard plays bigger than his size. Has three-point range but also is tough enough to score a bucket…
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Continue ReadingActive guard plays bigger than his size. Has three-point range but also is tough enough to score a bucket in the paint and battle for rebounds. Netted a pair of threes and finished with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block in a 73-46 win over South Paulding.
Sharpshooter sank two threes, a pull-up jumper and a push floater off the glass. Really good shooter works well off screens. Adding to his downhill game will help at the next level. Holds D-III offers with 4.0 GPA. Posted 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal.
Cole Appling
Cole Appling
Scored all 8 of his points vs. George Walton Academy in the first half. Had a transition hoop, a short-range pull-up and drained a three from the top of the key. Supplied 5 rebounds and 1 steal.
Got hot from beyond the arc with three three-pointers. I liked when he was aggressive and searching for his offense. Tough-nosed guard likes to pass first before looking for his shot. Brings football physicality on defense, able to defend multiple spots. Powered George Walton Academy with 9 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists and 5 steals.
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Isiah Sloan
Isiah Sloan
Active guard. Found his offense on a corner three, a cut and a drive. Energy helps him impact the game on both sides of the ball. Pesky defender uses his athleticism to sneak up on the opposition. Compiled 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals and 1 block.
Consistent source of offense scored from all levels in Monroe Area’s 65-62 win over ELCA. Sank a three, a mid-range jumper, a floater, scored in transition and converted with his left hand on a drive. Has stepped up as a reliable option all season long while providing end-to-end effort. Piled in 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks.
Kam Warford
Kam Warford
Hard-playing southpaw is good at picking off passes in the full court press. Jump shot can be a little flat, but is a threat to score on the perimeter. Kam hit a mid-range jumper and a three to go along with a drive to the hoop and a putback. Warford tacked on 9 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals.
Freshman buried three three-pointers and added a slick drive to the basket to finish with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks in a 75-59 win over Jonesboro. Entered high school primarily known for his lights-out shooting, but has quickly made a name for himself as an exceptional defensive presence at the rim, a really good shot blocker for his size.
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Diggy is an all downhill guard. He loves to drive-and-kick to shooters or finish at the rim with his electric athleticism. Lefty uses a spin move to get free on drives. Shot 4-8 from the foul line against North Oconee, finishing with 14 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.