Colorado Freshman Showcase: Team 6 Overview

Featuring quite a few lead guards, this group had plenty of perimeter playmakers to throw at opposing backcourts. This perimeter centric group found ways to create driving lanes or perimeter attempts one on one, capable fooling opposing defenders due to their ball skills.    Stack was often tasked with bigger matchups, as the strongest athlete on this team. Bringing in a high motor that complements the strength advantage, his low center of gravity allowed him to be a steady defensive rebounder when needed. Additionally, Stack displayed upside spacing the floor when provided the opportunity, knocking down various spot-up attempts from distance. The Cherokee Trail has a shot to crack the varsity roster in the next couple seasons, thanks to his immediate strength and ability to compete physically at the varsity level.     Hart was a knockdown shooter behind the arc, particularly off the catch. Dualling as a perimeter shooter and lead ball handler, the guard was adept at setting up shooters with timely kickout passes. Willing to take on a key role handling the ball, his decision making and notable skill made him a dependable point guard on this group. Although undersized, he was arguably the most productive guard at this size from this event, truly comfortable against bigger opponents.     Herrera brought active hands on the defensive end of the floor, deflecting plenty of passes thanks to the quick instincts. His off-ball awareness and positioning was especially impactful to his team, making opponents think twice about the skip pass. Herrera did well as a slasher, putting pressure on the rim whenever possible while off-ball, surveying the floor to pressure the available openings. His willingness on the defensive end should get him an opportunity at the varsity level in the next year or two, especially competitive on that end.     Gaikwad got out early on the breaks all throughout this event, doing his best to be a threat in transition going either direction. Gaikwad found success along the perimeter, capable of knocking down the open jumper when provided the space.     Bennning kept the ball moving within the halfcourt, quick to find the open shooter by making the extra pass. Bringing good size in the backcourt, the guard held his own on the glass, effectively boxing out likesize opponents.     Carino stayed ready to attack the lane, comfortable getting to floaters and ambidextrous finishes around the basket. He got the bulk of scoring opportunities out of ball screens or while attacking a closeout, picking his opportunities carefully.     Chavez was a confident shot taker behind the arc, willing to step into pull-ups from distance. The guard brought a smooth handle, willing to make flashy plays one on one. His abilities as a facilitator through the coming years will be worth following, given his talent handling the rock.     [player_tooltip player_id='2382298' first='Carter' last=''] was one of the most vocal athletes in the building, constantly communicating on the back line to make sure everyone was matched up defensively. Although undersized, [player_tooltip player_id='2382298' first='Carter' last=''] was a skilled ball handler, not fazed by tough pressure. On multiple occasions, [player_tooltip player_id='2382298' first='Carter' last=''] created driving lanes or drew a double, effectively making the right read to set up a scorer.

Featuring quite a few lead guards, this group had plenty of perimeter playmakers to throw at opposing backcourts. This perimeter centric group found ways to create driving lanes or perimeter attempts one on one, capable fooling opposing defenders due to their ball skills.