Pittsburgh Area Guards You Need to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These Pittsburgh area guards are primed for big high school seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2834816' first='Kane' last='Eggerton']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Thomas Jefferson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Scoring Factory Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665a16b2ae037"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2834816' first='Kane' last='Eggerton'] is already turning heads in the 2027 class. At 6'0" and possessing a strong, sturdy build, the young guard has excellent size and athleticism for his age. On the offensive end, Eggerton already displays a potent inside-outside game. He has a smooth shooting. Eggerton shows a quick release and is able to square up and fire from multiple spots on the floor. He also can put the ball on the deck and get to the rim as a slasher. Eggerton shows plenty of defensive intensity. He has quick hands and feet and applies strong on-ball pressure. Eggerton clearly takes pride in his defense. With his size and athleticism at the guard position, he has all the physical tools to develop into an elite player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1406938"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665a16b2ae0c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1406938' first='Lamont' last='Perkins'] has immense upside at 6'4". On the offensive end, Perkins has a well-rounded arsenal. He can stroke it from deep or pull up off the bounce. With his size and physicality, he is able to overpower smaller defenders and finish strongly through contact around the basket Equally impressive are Perkins' ball skills and vision as a playmaker. Perkins has great instincts and feel for the game. Where Perkins truly separates himself is on the defensive end. His combination of length, lateral quickness, and strength make him an absolute menace guarding the ball. Perkins gets low in a stance and is able to stay in front of fast guards. He has active hands and instincts to jump passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1454308"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665a16b2ae12b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Danny Slizik has been showcasing an increasingly versatile skill set for the Steeltown AAU program. What has always stood out about Slizik is his elite shooting stroke. He has a compact, repeatable release. With his feet set, he is absolutely lethal from three-point range. While Slizik was more of a specialist last season for Chartiers Valley, his game has expanded tremendously in the early AAU period. He has taken on more of a scoring load, becoming far more aggressive putting the ball on the floor. Slizik has shown the ability to blow by defenders and finish plays around the basket. After earning Honorable Mention All-Section honors a year ago, it's clear Slizik is elevating his game for the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1406036"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665a16b2ae181"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nate Wesling is one of the premier scoring threats in the WPIAL. Wesling's calling card is his lightning-quick first step and ability to blow by defenders. He has a tight handle and impressive body control. Wesling uses hesitation dribbles and changes of speed well. Wesling has a smooth stroke to beyond the three-point line. Wesling also shows outstanding poise and decision-making with the ball in his hands. He reads the floor well, making the extra pass when defenses collapse. Wesling's basketball IQ is truly impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Drew Cook","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"South Allegheny","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"DuBois Dream","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665a16b2ae212"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drew Cook has put the Pittsburgh region on notice with his play this AAU season. The 5'10" combo guard has poured in multiple 20-point games while showcasing his full offensive arsenal on the NXTPRO Hoops circuit. What immediately jumps out is Cook's athleticism. Offensively, he provides scoring punch from all three levels. Cook has a smooth stroke from beyond the arc and is able to catch-and-shoot or create space to get his jumper off the dribble.Cook clearly understands situational basketball. He makes smart decisions in transition. On the defensive end, Cook showcases tremendous hustle, utilizing quick hands and feet to generate deflections and steals. His lateral quickness allows him to stay attached to any guard he defends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->