Colorado Live Scholastic Showcase: Dependable Facilitators

These guards controlled the pace while creating great looks for teammates routinely throughout their games. A few of the most productive lead guards from this past weekend, these names handled the pressure well.    West was constantly probing into the paint, leveraging his above average size at the 1 and his shifty handle to create driving lanes. More than capable of seeing above the defense once in the paint, he constantly found teammates on kickouts, either from overhead or one-handed dimes. Defensively, West held his own at the point of attack, certainly not an ideal opponent to drive on given his height advantage.     A rock solid lead guard, Martinez continues to display productivity on either end of the floor. Adept at creating steals or grabbing the defensive rebound to kick off a fast break, he is adept at reading the floor in fast paced situations. His speed and strength make him a difficult opponent to contain along the perimeter, particularly given his ability to facilitate through tight windows. Defensively, he routinely took on the best perimeter playmaker, making their lives difficult to say the least.     Ali remains a notably skilled lead guard, adept at taking advantage of limited space for shotmaking or playmaking opportunities. Given that he commands so much gravity from opponents, Ali has become a steadier playmaker on drives, recognizing early openings in the floor once help approaches.     The lanky guard continues to improve his decisionmaking at the helm, becoming more patient with the halfcourt to find the best possible shot. Effective utilizing his wide reach for overhead passess above defenders, Cunningham brings one of the most unique skill sets and frames of any underclassmen backcourt prospects in the state.     Remaining a dependable shotmaker, particularly out of the mid-range, Brewton continues to command a heavy load for Prairie View. A capable scorer from off-balance floaters or pull-ups, his herky jerky playstyle makes him a dependable option out along the perimeter.     Mack's ability to speed up opponents on both ends helps convert plenty of turnovers for Doherty. As one of the premier perimeter defenders in the class, few backcourt athletes in the state have been as comfortable under quickly changing situations. As well a dependable finisher with either hand under the rim, he leverages his strengths constantly.     Each month that goes by, Braketa looks more and more like himself, controlling the pace while being just as dangerous as a sharpshooter. Elite from anywhere on the floor, he remains a threat to rise up for shots off the bounce or off of movement away from the ball.     Another excellent lead guard, Weber routinely set up shotmakers and cutters with easy looks, thanks to his handle and shotmaking within the mid-range. Few guards bring his quick instincts with the ball, a dependable lead guard within the state. Up at roughly 6-7 assists per game, few guards at this event created such lofty numbers from their proactivity and vision.

These guards controlled the pace while creating great looks for teammates routinely throughout their games. A few of the most productive lead guards from this past weekend, these names handled the pressure well.