Which Guards Impressed at the River Cities Hoops Tourney?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I attended a handful of games on Sunday, the final day of the tourney, at the Iowa West Fieldhouse. Teams were pushing hard to get a win and end their weekend on a high note. Guard play is essential and I am going to cover five guards that left an impression on me with their impact on the </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1587881"],"_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-668cbac9c3201"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/jaxon_kilmurry">https://x.com/jaxon_kilmurry</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kilmurry's Nebraska D League team had a tough task, playing against a tough Omaha Elite team with solid talent. He showed he belonged and was not afraid of the challenge. Kilmurry was able to drive to the basket consistently, play through contact, and finish with tough baskets. He has a quick first step that allows him to blow past defenders but is just as quick coming off screens to nail jump shots. His ability to get to the rim often created opportunities for his teammates to score near the basket on a pass or a putback rebound. A high-effort, fast and athletic guard, Kilmurry will shine for Battle Creek this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16060431/660c3e62756764396b693636' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668cbac9c3385"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lee Robinson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Omaha Westside","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668cbac9c3450"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/LEEROBINSON_402">https://x.com/LEEROBINSON_402</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson is set to burst on the scene in the 2024-25 season. He has a mature game where he serves as the primary ball handler and decision-maker. His ability to score at any level keeps all defender's attention and allows Robinson to find open teammates. He is aggressive on both ends of the court and applies pressure on or off the ball when defending. Robinson has generated a buzz this summer and that volume will only increase as the school season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RingsNthingsCA/status/1781325404977963061","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/RingsNthingsCA/status/1781325404977963061 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Bryce Johnson Jr","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bellevue West","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668cbac9c34ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another smooth ball handler who can score, Johnson Jr has the patience and confidence you look for in a ball handler. He has a cool and calm demeanor but can quickly change gears to attack his defender. He is a solid defender with quick hands that puts pressure on the opposing team's ball handlers and has a knack for jumping passing lanes. Johnson moves well without the ball and is a serious threat behind the three-point line. The TBirds have another young gem in the backcourt who will develop into a solid prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BleacherPreach4/status/1810010219466084620","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/BleacherPreach4/status/1810010219466084620 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1926217"],"_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-668cbac9c350d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/Reece_Carson_">https://x.com/Reece_Carson_</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carson is a long guard who can score at any level and lock up the opposing team's best perimeter player. His ability to take defenders off the dribble allows him to finish multiple ways at the basket or pull up for a mid-range jumper. Once Carson gets you on your heels, he takes advantage of the sagging defense by knocking down shots from beyond the arc. His length and ability to keep opponents in front of him generate lower percentage shot attempts. Carson's size and athleticism will leave colleges intrigued with his potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18813186/664ba99f393e05b1e5fbf559' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668cbac9c352d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2486558"],"_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-668cbac9c3597"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/grant_f2">https://x.com/grant_f2</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An attacking perimeter presence, Fredericks puts pressure on defenses consistently. His slight misdirection moves and attack on closeouts, create a lane that he takes advantage of with soft touches off the backboard. Fredericks can shoot from deep with efficiency which helps keep defenders honest. His high-energy effort and aggressiveness provide a jolt to his team. Fredericks is ready to make some noise and get people listening in the Lincoln area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18863183/65d795ff5b3d0d0c540b64c1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668cbac9c35b7"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->