The Last Dance: Standout Guard Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the guards who stood out over the weekend in Chicago at Prep Hoops The Last Dance!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2455399"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66981f19262b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Myles was the smallest player on the floor against [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'], but made a huge impact with his ball pressure. His team was struggling after one half, and in the second he came out and really gave them a boost of energy with his effort to help lead them to a win. Myles was all over the place pressuring the ball and forcing errors, picking up a handful of steals that led to easy buckets and gave his team a ton of momentum. Someone who doesn't need to score a lot to make an impact, as the energy he brings defensively seems to be infectious. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1574221"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66981f1926315"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'] is a bit deeper than they were last season, and with that Max isn't needing to take as many shots. He's still someone who can go out and get 8-12 points on a consistent basis for this team, but is doing so in more efficient ways. Max did a really nice job of picking his moments to attack, finishing explosively around the basket or pulling up for mid-range makes. Gets good elevation on his jumper making it difficult to contest, and his bounce around the rim allows him to finish over size. One of the most explosive guards in the state's 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2105284"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66981f192635b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chatham is so fluid with the ball in his hands, and weaves in and out of defenders effortlessly to get to the basket. Was putting up big scoring numbers on Sunday morning, both getting to the rim to finish through contact, and knocking down outside jumpers. Can play within the flow of the offense, but when needed his team can just get him the ball and let him go to work in isolation. He scored a game high 21 points in the matchup with [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1617853"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66981f1926399"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nathan shot the ball really well for [program_tooltip program_id='2075704' first='MN' last='Rise'] on Saturday morning. He's someone who doesn't need to dribble to find ways to score, as he's very active passing and relocating off the ball allowing him to get into pockets of space to catch and shoot. No shortage of confidence in his outside shot, and that shooting touch helped his team get out to a nice lead in the first half against Gateway Knights. Put up some big scoring numbers for Mayer Lutheran as a junior, and should be in for a big senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2121351"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66981f19263d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing alongside Tanner, if you get open, he's going to find you. Rose was dishing out assist after assist on Saturday helping lead his [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'] team to a win over [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 15u EYBL. Playing against a team that was pressuring the ball hard, Tanner was consistently beating that press and getting his team a numbers advantage going forward. Also did a nice job of picking his head up after a defensive board and looking to toss the ball ahead to a streaking teammate. In the half-court he's someone who can get two feet in the paint, force an extra defender to step up, and locate the open man with an accurate pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125612"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66981f1926438"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Devin has the potential to develop into an elite scorer by national standards. His ability to create his own shots stands out, and there doesn't seem to be a shot he doesn't like. Can create some space with a jab step, or separate from his man with a fluid crossover to get into his mid-range shot. Devin shoots right handed, but is perhaps an even better finisher with his left hand, making him unpredictable for defenders trying to guard him. Already has impressive body control to hang in the air and extend to finish away from his body. He did all of this while playing up two years at the 17u level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1845363"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66981f19264a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm not sure there was a more consistent producer for [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] over the weekend than Rajan. He can come off a screen and get downhill in a flash, exploding to the basket for finishes at the rim. Has the type of athleticism where he just seems to float to the basket and finish with touch off the glass. Can lull his defenders to sleep before showing his explosive burst to get by them and get into the paint. That level of lateral quickness translates to the defensive end where he can pressure the ball hard and fight to get over screens. One of the top guards in Illinois' 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->