Grayson New Year’s Classic: Standout Guards
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Jaye Nash GA #28 PG #9 HEIGHT 6'2" POS PG CLASS 2024 View Profile Jaye Nash Instagram Twitter State: Georgia School: McEachern Club: CP3 In as a pass-first playmaker, Nash was able to find the open man in McEachern’s 58-46…
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Continue ReadingIn as a pass-first playmaker, Nash was able to find the open man in McEachern’s 58-46 win over Alexander. Built like a running back, Jaye used his strength, balance and burst of speed to attack the defense. When he was able to draw the attention of multiple defenders, he whipped the ball to open teammates. Nash collected 7 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
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Kota is a physically mature sophomore starting to round into his own. When he gets downhill, he’s strong enough to absorb contact and finish. Against Langston Hughes, he showcased a floater in traffic and was efficient from the foul line, shooting 4-5. Kota finished with 14 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.
Caleb has great length, a reliable motor and a skilled floor game which allows him to do a little bit of everything. He shined against Dutchtown with his perimeter defense. Cameron was able to smother shot attempts, using great contests and even blocking a few jumpers. On offense Cameron showed he could score at all three levels, scoring at the rim off drives, hitting a three and netting a baseline jumper. Caleb put up 11 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks in a 49-42 win.
Though undersized, Donte had complete control in Central Gwinnett’s 63-52 win over Walnut Grove. The smallest man on the court was a Napoleon Bonaparte for the Black Knights, a true floor general that surveyed the floor at all times. Golden recorded 10 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 steal. When he wasn’t dissecting the defense with his passing, Donte displayed toughness finishing amongst the trees converting two And-1s.
Jah-Mel Bruce
Jah-Mel Bruce
Bruce offered a spark, especially in the third quarter where he scored nine points against Greenforest. As is custom for Mountain View guards, Jah-Mel plays hard on both ends of the court. He scored in a variety of ways, hitting a three, a floater, a tip-in and turned defense into offense as he finished with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block.
I loved how hard Dwayne played on Saturday. He is simply a ball player; no designation of position needed. Lawton helped the Comets in all facets of the game. Likely a true guard, Lawton showed off his versatility playing all over the court. He spent time in the high post and worked hard in the paint as a rebounder. He stretched out the defense when he caught on the perimeter and attacked downhill with both hands. Lawton had some pretty passes off the bounce, dropping off to the open man once defenders stepped up. Dwayne tallied 14 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in a double overtime loss to North Gwinnett.