2024 Jr. EYBL Championships: Standout Guards

[player_tooltip player_id='2503741' first='Trey' last='Wright'] is a well-polished point guard with a score-first mentality and precise dribbling skills. He has a deep bag but keeps the basics down pat, often using them to his advantage. A good angle manipulator, Wright plays at his own pace and can get downhill and into the teeth of the defense at will. His quick flick of the wrist allows the ball to flow off his fingertips with ease. On the defensive end, he has good instincts, anticipation, and disruptive skills, particularly in the passing lanes where he acts as a ball hawk. Wright had a huge weekend at the Jr. EYBL, nailing a game-winning three-pointer while being contested by two defenders on the wing as his talent and cold-blooded clutchness prevailed. His performances makes him one of the biggest stock risers and most anticipated prospects in Texas, if not the country, as he heads into high school.     [player_tooltip player_id='2450782' first='Rowan' last='Phillips'] is a mid-range shooting assassin. His ability to play with pace and shift gears allowed him to pick and choose his spots easily and within the flow of the game. He was quick to find space and put up a shot, often scoring in the mid-range with one dribble pull-ups behind a smooth first step. With a great feel for the game, he's the plug-and-play type of player that can fit into any scheme. Even without the ball, he kept the defense honest with his knack for spacing and consistently exchanging spots with his teammates, showcasing his basketball IQ and communication.     [player_tooltip player_id='2503742' first='Madden' last='Hill'] played with relentless energy, elite ball skills, and the sheer willpower to control the game as a whole. Insanely efficient for a high-volume shooter, every time he put one up, everyone expected it to fall. He demonstrated deadly accuracy with his pull-up jumper from behind the arc, whether in pick-and-roll action or transition. His explosive speed and quickness, combined with an aggressive mindset, pushed him to attack the basket relentlessly, drawing fouls and collapsing defenses. Hill's high motor meant he never gave up on a play, showing a determination to limit fastbreak scoring opportunities.     [player_tooltip player_id='2436963' first='Trey' last='Edwards'] instantly stood out as a marksman shooter with a good touch and eye for the basket, consistently landing his shots near the rim's tip. Showing capabilities to score from all three levels, he has a smooth shooting stroke with range extending beyond the three-point line. Edwards is effective in catch-and-shoot situations as well as creating his own shot off the dribble, always prepared to stop and pop.     Demer Salisbery is a dangerous scorer with a mean handle and explosive driving ability going both left and right. He is a sharpshooter with an effortless catch-and-shoot motion, resulting in a quick trigger release that's tough to contest or close out on. Salisbery consistently finds openings in the corner by setting off-ball screens and popping out quickly, taking advantage of the defense's confusion.