Northern Colorado Team Camp: Notable Lead Guards

These guards were particularly impactful facilitating for their teammates, setting them up for success with their quick instincts. As well, these naems are progressing within their own skillsets, becoming much more efficient within their roles.    Lechuga has shown improvements in quickness, particularly alongside his smooth handle and continued confidence as a perimeter shooter. The incoming junior guard was given large portions of the ball handling responsibilities for Frederick at these team camps. Effective drawing pressure due to his shotmaking ability from the mid-range and three point line, opponents were jumpy while closing him out, eager to swat the shot attempt or fake. Particularly dependable off the catch from his perimeter attempts, Lechuga provided steady offense for a new look Frederick team.     The tall and lanky guard brings a unique skill set while controlling the offense. Capable of seeing above the defense for entry passes into the post, Waite-Cunningham worked hard to keep his teammates involved. His long strides make him a unique perimeter playmaker, effective pivoting into floaters and off-balance finishes at the basket. Bringing soft touch on shot attempts near the rim, Cunningham appears to be one of the highest upside 2027s down in the springs. He stretched out the floor from distance repeatedly, most efficient off the catch at this point in his career. Defensively, he holds his own at the point of attack, bringing a wide frame not seen often from backcourt prospects at his age.     Weber continues to show value scoring the ball within the mid-range, bringing quick feet progressing into such attempts. Taking on a higher usage role following the departure of multiple key 2024s, Weber will be tasked with even more opportunities to facilitate Palmer's array of athletic backcourt options and perimeter shooters.     Ali yet again was the offensive engine for Overland, where the vast majority of attempts from that end of the floor flowed through him. The incoming senior guard is primed for a huge year at Overland, steadily refining all facets of his perimeter game, the guard is a talented athlete within the class. Capable of contorting his body on mid-air finishes around the rim, the guard does a phenomenal job while working with right angles. This is all alongside his consistency creating space for perimeter shot attempts, efficient within his spots.     Remaining a dependable lead guard in part from his dependable handle through tight spaces, Yoder looks to keep Resurrection Christian in the mix despite the loss of multiple key names. Effective picking his spots for mid-range pull-ups or the spot-up three, he remains an efficient shotmaker within his means.     Mack's high motor and quick passing instincts made him one of premier facilitators from this event. Bringing in a quick change of pace with the ball, the guard does well manipulating passing lanes, often threading the needle through multiple opponents. Constantly putting pressure on the rim, opponents had trouble keeping him out of the middle all day on Friday. Defensively is where his IQ is on full display, proactive jumping passing lanes and getting a hand into opposing playmakers' space.

These guards were particularly impactful facilitating for their teammates, setting them up for success with their quick instincts. As well, these naems are progressing within their own skillsets, becoming much more efficient within their roles.