Spring Exposure Session: The 2027 Guards Pt. 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are six freshman guards who showed their skills at the Prep Hoops Minnesota Spring Exposure Session. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140543"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eAkeem was one of the quickest players at Sunday's event and was flying around the floor making plays. In the 1 on 1 and 3 on 3 sessions, he had no trouble blowing around defenders to make strong takes to the rim. He is a trustworthy ball handler and was making some impressive passes to teammates for scores. There was one play where he blew by a defender then converted at the rim with a quick left handed finish on the right side of the basket. 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He can stretch the floor, looking very confident shooting the ball from beyond the arc, knocking down several open triples. He could run in transition, as I saw him convert on a tough acrobatic finish in space. 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He impressed me most with the presence he provided on the defensive end with his on-ball defending. He came away with multiple steals, being able to poke the ball free from opposing guards and jump passing lanes. With the ball in his hands, he could use his speed to blow by defenders and make highlight reel passes to teammates for assists as well. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65f8d1333d83e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2139462"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eEddie was going to work in the 1 on 1 and 3 on 3 drills, creating shots for himself using the dribble. 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