Next NHR State Tournament: 13U & 14U Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Next is still talking about the NHR State Tournament, because there was so much talent. Let's mention a few more impactful guards from the 13U and 14U divisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2456461' first='Timmy' last='Thomas'] G | [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] 2029</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2456837,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_0451.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_0451.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2456837" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: StreetHistory Videos </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is a small and electric guard. A lethal handle on the ball that he makes look quick and fluid. A baller that plays with insane speed and is a superb playmaker and shotmaker. An elite guard with an Allen Iverson style of play. Quick and a playmaker and scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2387926' first='James' last='King'] | G | 2029 | [program_tooltip program_id='2075681' first='Minnesota' last='Magic'] 13U Black</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2456811,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/1000007835_edited.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/1000007835_edited.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2456811" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: StreetHistory Videos</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King doesn't have elite physical traits, but he's skilled beyond his years. You could say he has elite quickness. You can definitely say that he has an elite handle on the ball and overall skill set. Seems like a kid, that when he's going into his Senior year, he'll be one of the names people will recognize. Can already handle it, pass it, and shoot it with the best of the 13U group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2398951' first='Brady' last='Hendrickson'] | 5'11 CG | 2028 | Wear Out The Net 2028 Olson </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brady is a long 5'11” with a basketball player's frame. A lanky and athletic build that allows him to perform what he needs to do on the court. Skilled with the ball and a skilled scorer. Plays fast and likes to push the tempo. The team's go-to guard that can get a bucket for them. Defensively, he pressures, flies around, and will trap the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Demarquis Simmons | 5'5” G | 2028 | Minnesota Elite 2028 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long arms for a shorter guard, and has elite agility and fluidity. Moves extremely well and easily on the court. Defensively, he especially stands out where he's always trying to make a play on the ball in some way. He's trying to create turnovers and disrupt an offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2452401' first='Ashton' last='Weddington'] | 5'4” PG | 2028 | [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 2028 Grey</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2456160,"width":"661px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5940.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5940.jpeg?w=841" alt="" class="wp-image-2456160" style="width:661px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weddington is a scrappy point guard that competes and gives full effort on the defensive side of the ball. Heavy pressure and beating his opponent to their spots. A shifty point guard with the ball that can get into the lane and make plays and good decisions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->