National Open Championship Guards that Shined

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>National Open Championship Powered by VKTRY Preview</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2406398' first='Malachi' last='Gant'] - 2025 - [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'] Meitz - Gant is a six-foot-one-inch guard from Lakeville South. In the 2nd half versus ECI Selects, Gant put up 14 of his 17 in the game. Gant in transition looked very much in control and he shot the ball from the outside very well. Gant can attack from the triple threat stance, and does well passing when driving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1815868311340736938?t=dJ9_VtiXaT7e3Sz97GcnlAu0026amp;s=19","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1815868311340736938?t=dJ9_VtiXaT7e3Sz97GcnlA&amp;s=19 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JJ Sullivan - 2025 - Guard - [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 3SSB - Sullivan a six-foot-three-inch lefty combo guard from Eden Prairie showed off his deep threat ability all weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 3SSB. In the championship game Sunday he made five triples during their lopsided win. In a tight game versus MN Fury Sullivan hit three 3s in a row late in the 2nd half. Sullivan is a high BBIQ player and moves very well in off ball actions.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2103372' first='Cooper' last='Carlson'] - 2025 - [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] Academic - Carlson is a six-foot-one-inch guard from Minneapolis Washburn. Versus NEBC Elite showed good skill scoring with 22 points and facilitated 4 assists. Cooper rebounded well for his size and position with 7 boards.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2402042' first='Akan' last='Berisso'] - 2027 - [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] - five-foot-ten-inch guard from Maple Grove 16 points versus MN Select Fuerte Friday night. Berisso has the ability to make shots on the perimeter and as he did versus Select, can put a team on his back and score. His best ability may be his passing as he has good vision, especially inside the 3-point line while penetrating.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560807' first='Isaac' last='Olmstead'] - 2026 - [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Antl - Olmstead has had a huge July, especially shooting from the outside. The five-foot-ten-inch Wayzata guard has had multiple games knocking down more than five 3-pointers and the 3s come as pull-ups, spot-ups, anything. Olmstead's passing might even be his best skill. His combination of passing and scoring has him moving up in his class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1575326' first='Mason' last='King'] - 2025 - Minnesota Lightning King - The five-foot-eleven-inch Caledonia guard, King has had a strong month of July. King does not seem to get rattled in any situation, and he has a good shooting stroke who can make three's in bunches. King also just looks tough on the court. Like he never backs down, doesn't give up. He doesn't let you rest any possessions.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1385264' first='Isaiah' last='Mahal'] - 2025 - [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Wilde - The six-foot-four-inch Northfield Mahal is a serious scoring threat at the shooting guard position. Mahal spreads the floor very well, and has a very quick shooting release.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2119593' first='Lars' last='Osteraas'] - 2026 - [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Reyes - Osteraas is long, springy six-foot-three-inch lefty guard from St. Thomas Academy. In a 14 point performance versus Fury Antl Osteraas showed his potential as an outside shooter and slasher. Osteraas has good anticipation defending smaller guards and does well moving his feet to bother opponents. Improving vision will make him even better from the lead guard position.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->