2024 3A All-State Returners: Perimeter Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These names landed either on first team, second team, or honorable mention regarding all-state teams. Let's take a look at their impact last season and what we may be able to expect from them throughout the upcoming 3A season this winter.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1695658"],"_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-667c498c211ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Among the few first team all-state returners from the 3A level, Gonzales is about all you can ask for from the lead guard position. Although undersized, he has not made that an issue to his production, as a notable opponent on everyones' scouting report this past season. Adept at leveraging his quick change of pace with the ball, his unpredictable tendencies played a role in his lofty production last season. His improvements behind the arc through this upcoming season will be fascinating to follow, given his high volume opportunities with state title runner up, Robertson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687822"],"_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-667c498c21248"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Among the most efficient scoring guards in the 2025 class, Nez nearly accomplished the 50/40/90 club, coming up short only on free throws. For reference, FG%/3P%/FT%, where Nez listed 53/44/77 with Navajo Prep, who just took the 3A title. His supreme efficiency for the 25-4 program comes from off the catch and movement, diverse with his abilities within tight windows. Continuing to improve as an on-ball playmaker, Nez saw success </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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2819645' first='Adrian' last='Gomez']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_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":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hot Springs","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-667c498c212df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A capable downhill scoring threat, Gomez brings a fairly quick first step alongside the notably high motor early on in his career. Already a starter and significant contributor for the Final 4 program in Hot Springs. Active initiating contact around the basket, once given space to operate with the right hand, opponents had trouble all season maintaining their composure at the point of attack. His high motor makes him a tough name to slow down on second chance opportunities, quick with his second jump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2216707"],"_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-667c498c21324"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the few non-guards on this list, Gonzales is a lanky 2027 name whose defensive discipline and wide reach allowed him to be a dependable interior anchor at the 3A level. Garnering 2nd team all-state at the 3A level, his defensive production as one of the lead shot blockers Effective maximizes his contests with both hands once the opponent initiate a shot attempt. Capable of switching onto perimeter scoring threats, his wide reach and relative mobility allowed the forward to propel Robertson into a competitive end against the 3A victors, in this case Navajo Prep. Throughout the regular season and various playoff matchups, Gonzales showed upside as a shooter off the catch, particularly confident from the corners.  </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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2833741' first='CJ' last='Granados']","_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":"6'1u0022","_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":"Dexter","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-667c498c213a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Granados brings in good size as a backcourt prospect, garnering early recognition as a 2027, similar to the aforementioned [player_tooltip player_id='2216707' first='Nathan' last='Gonzales']. Nonetheless nabbing an honorable mention, the shooting guard remains an intriguing prospect with the length necessary to hold his own defensively from the jump at the varsity level. Immediately taking on a high volume role with Dexter, leading that group in points, assists, and rebounds per game throughout his rookie season. Already a fairly quick decision maker, particularly in transition situations, Granados provides a foundational piece for Dexter over the coming seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->