Noteworthy Guards From Last Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These were a handful of perimeter playmakers who stood out throughout the various games I watched from last week. They held massive responsibilities for their group's offensive production, as well needing to hold their own on the defensive side of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1284451"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The guard provided consistent shotmaking value along the perimeter, a threat off the catch or size up off the dribble. Active in setting up this group's offense, the guard helped pull out opponents, allowing just enough extra space for teammates scoring at the rim. His outlet passing in transition helped get Valor into their possession early on, always surveying the floor for the next read. 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