Hustle Region Finals: 15U Floor Generals

These guards showed productivity and dependability setting up the hlafcourt for their teammates. These were largely pass first guards who looked to pressure th rim first, ultimately setting up shotmakers with great looks.     Arguably the most impactful athlete within the 15U division, Riley was an impressive shotmaker whose tenacious defense made him a prolific two-way guard. Spearheading a 15U championship run for Kansas Players, opponents had trouble slowing down this guard, particularly in big moments. Adept at handling the pressure within the half court, Riley was a steady decision maker for Kansas, not wavered by aggressive help defense or double teams.     Vu played a valuable role facilitating for Team Elevate throughout this event, going 3-1 on the weekend. A skilled ball handler versus tight pressure, he was not fazed by aggressive defense at the point of attack. Within the primary or secondary breaks, Vu looked to set up teammates in advantageous scoring positions before the opposing defense could set up.     Waithe-Cunningham's upside as a multi-level shotmaker and tall playmaker with the ball have allowed him to reaffirm his abilities at this event. Active creating shot attempts off the bounce, his long strides make him a viable scorer off the dribble, regardless of the contest. Capable of handling double teams, Waithe-Cunningham's wide reach allows him to see above backcourt defenders, a large part of his diet of skip passes. Defensively, he is an often beneficiary of deflections at the point of attack and passing lanes, bringing active hands to create chaos.     Hamilton brought a well rounded effort, seeking out driving lanes to reel in defenders for a timely kick out pass. A smooth ball handler, Hamilton record near triple double numbers on multiple occasions throughout the event.     A smooth ball handler in the halfcourt, Rodriguez found ways to pressure the defense, comfortable operating in tight windows. Adept at rising up for pull-up jumpers in the mid-range or leveraging that gravity to blow by defenders, Rodriguez is an advanced guard within the 2027 class.     Morlan provided steady playmaking opportunities for the Valley, routinely setting up teammates with dump off passes at the rim. A strong playmaker, he repeatedly got deep into the paint one on one, showing signs as a lead ball handler with Grand Junction in the near future.     Constantly looking to attack the rim, Williamson was excellent at drawing in pressure for 5280, repeatedly making the right decisions versus pressure. Dependable sending kickouts and dump off passes to off-ball scoring threats, Williamson was among the most steady playmakers at the 15U for this event.     The scrappy guard out of Greeley played up as a 2028, bringing a high motor to the table. Active creating steals while diving for loose balls or sprinting to deflect a pass away from him, Carrillo elevated [program_tooltip program_id='2418944' first='The' last='Club'] in their matchups. Dualling as a capable perimeter shooter off the catch, Carrillo hit multiple threes in every matchup on the weekend.     Smith was a smooth ball handler regardless of tight pressure at the point of attack, capable of handling aggressive help and double teams without turning it over. Capable of leveraging his low center of gravity and lateral quickness to attack the rim, he found ways to draw fouls down the stretch in multiple matchups. Although small, Smith worked hard to get around screens, rarely allowing opposing ball handlers with much space to work with.

These guards showed productivity and dependability setting up the hlafcourt for their teammates. These were largely pass first guards who looked to pressure th rim first, ultimately setting up shotmakers with great looks.