Spring Kickoff: Standout Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guards look to score first, they bring efficient shotmaking along the perimeter first and foremost. This list includes a few of the leading per game scorers from this event, certainly worthy of recognition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2382301' first='Matthew' last=''] Lebron</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lebron is somewhat undersized, although he has the ball on a string with either hand. A dependable downhill scorer versus pressure, he was among the more productive perimeter scorers at this event.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1577262' first='Blake' last='Marshall']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marshall was lights out at this event, reaffirming his efficiency and startling shotmaking from way behind the arc. Among the points per game leaders through his four games, his impact led to winning for 7070 Elite.&nbsp; One of the quickest risers in Colorado, the scoring guard is off to a great start this summer.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1951866' first='Andrew' last='Schams']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schams brought a constant motor on the glass, active hunting offensive rebounds for second chance opportunities. When provided space, he could knock down a triple or short pull-up in the mid-range.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1622289' first='Peyton' last='Matkin']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matkin brought value scoring the ball off the catch, an efficient perimeter shooter off the catch. He is malleable with the opponent, capable of facilitating to a greater degree when needed by his team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2057083' first='Jai' last='Jegede']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jegede brings a high motor on both ends, a competitive guard. Still showing signs as a complementary shotmaker, he brought value for his Rough Riders group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ryan Egan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Egan looked to attack the rim, bringing a combination of notably quick acceleration in the lane and enough strength versus opponents. The guard possesses good size, capable of guarding multiple positions due to his strength and relative quickness.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1479326' first='Ayden' last='Yunker']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yunker's wide reach and fluid release makes him a high floor complementary option for Miners Elite, which was among the most dominant teams at the event. Always a threat following a kick out, his high release makes most contests a waste of time given his efficiency behind the arc. His continued addition of strength will be essential to unlocking his defensive versatility.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1369821' first='Ethan' last='Berninger']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among the highest scorers from this weekend, Berninger's shotmaking off the bounce and catch continues to propel Premier to competitive matchups. Still a strong finisher around the rim at 6'4, Berninger should be kept an eye on by D2 programs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1754106' first='Kenneth' last='Black-Knox']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Black-Knox showed heart in his matchups, an especially competitive perimeter matchup. He showed a greater volume of pull-up shotmaking, bringing in a smooth jumper. The guard looked to hunt mismatches, active stepping into pull-up jumpers&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2228461' first='Nick' last='Hubert']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hubert brings plenty of upside as a tall shooting guard, effectively knocking down threes off the catch. The guard continues to gain confidence attacking the rim, steadily progressing as a dependable ball handler when attacking the lane.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2395395' first='Braylon' last='Edstrom']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edstrom dominated this past weekend, efficient behind the arc and off the dribble. He returns from a prolific season with Platte Valley, following a 21.1 point per game effort in high school and an even higher 21.8 points per game from this most recent spring kickoff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->