Wisconsin State Tournament: 16U Guard Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top guards I saw over the weekend in Appleton at the Prep Hoops Wisconsin State Tournament!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2410654"],"_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-668553ccd4754"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Khristian proved difficult for opposing guards to keep in front of throughout the weekend. He's so fluid with the ball in his hands, able to change speeds to blow by defenders on his way to the basket. He showed off creative finishing ability, as he could hang in the air to contort his body and convert from some difficult angles with his left hand. His team came up just short against Bradley Elite, but he was able to force overtime as he took the game over late in regulation with a handful of crafty finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2410947"],"_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-668553ccd47bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Demetrius was the smallest player on the floor in the game I watched, but was perhaps the toughest competitor. Defensively he gets after it, sitting deep in a stance to pressure the ball. I liked his fight to get over screens by sticking tight to his man. On the offensive end he looks the part of an improved shooter, and is looking more and more confident in that outside shot. Still has the fearlessness to get into the paint and either finish against size or locate open shooters with a kickout pass. Really good creator out of the point guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2088029"],"_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-668553ccd4800"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elijah was a key player for [program_tooltip program_id='2347629' first='Wisconsin' last='PHD'] as they went 3-1 on the weekend. He's a fluid athlete who was finding success getting into the lane and finishing at the rim. One of those players who just seems to glide in the air as he extends to finish, able to outlast defenders in the air to avoid having his shots blocked. I really liked how he was working for high percentage looks around the basket, and if the opportunity wasn't there to drive, the ball didn't stick in his hands and he kept it swinging. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2045302"],"_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-668553ccd4843"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jamir is a true floor general, and was a key reason why [program_tooltip program_id='2139004' first='Team' last='Haliburton'] made it to the 16u championship game. He's one of the quickest players in the state of Wisconsin, and was constantly getting into the lane to create for his teammates. Threw some accurate lobs to his forwards in the dunker spot, but could also thread the needle with a bounce pass through tight gaps. Gets after it on the defensive end looking to force turnovers and get out in transition. The lefty also possesses deep shooting range beyond the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /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":"Braylon Ise","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_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":"Appleton West","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2076025' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze']","_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-668553ccd48df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braylon is a tough as nails point guard who goes out and competes with an edge. In the game I watched he set the tone early with a pair of threes, showcasing his lights-out shooting ability. Ise possesses a quick release off the catch, as well as range extending well beyond the high school three point line. With the ball in his hands he's so quick, able to handle it under pressure and in tight spaces with ease. Throughout the game he made smart decisions with the ball while going up against a tough [program_tooltip program_id='2141788' first='Mad' last='City Mambas'] backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /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":"TJ Johnson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_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":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fond Du Lac","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2347629' first='Wisconsin' last='PHD']","_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-668553ccd4963"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">TJ was living in the open floor over the weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2347629' first='Wisconsin' last='PHD']. Whether he was picking up a steal himself or sprinting a lane looking for a pass, TJ was constantly getting out in transition for finishes at the rim. Even in late game situations his motor just never seemed to quit, as he was playing with grit on both ends of the floor. Pressures the ball hard and picks his chances well to take a chance to force a turnover.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2045272"],"_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-668553ccd49a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Takis is another talented floor general for [program_tooltip program_id='2139004' first='Team' last='Haliburton'] 16u. He just knows how to get into dangerous spots on the floor, and always has his eyes scanning to find an open teammate. Was getting into the lane and feeding his bigs in the dunker spots for easy lay-ups. Right after a bucket Takis was picking up full-court looking to pressure the ball and make things difficult for opposing guards. Was at his best facilitating, but showed he can hit the open jumper and isn't afraid to finish at the rim against size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->