5 Senior Combo Guards cto watch this season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2427974' first='Christopher' last='Murray'] is gearing up for an impactful, senior season. I first watched the 6'4 2025 prospect in a district playoff game, where he comfortably guarded both the court positions of two players who will likely play college basketball, one already playing at the Juco level. In that game, he scored comfortably on pull-up jumpers in the mid-range and drives to the rim that I haven't been coming out as. This year, he looks stronger and more physical when attacking the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2427973' first='Xavier' last='Kirkpatrick'] is a player I've got to watch in person since his sophomore season. The 6'3 combo guard is a knockdown three-point shooter with the athletic capabilities to be a lockdown defender. He's a solid finisher around the room and has a quick first step on his drives. Kirkpatrick is highly competitive, and plays a physical game on both ends. He's a good rebounder for the physician, especially on the offensive boards. He's averaged about two offensive rebounds per game since his sophomore season. During his junior year, Kirkpatrick evolved into a positive pull-up shooter. Kirkpatrick has the skill set to be an own ball, offensive creator, and a three 3 and D wing. For his senior season, he's transferred to Williston, where they will challenge for a one-state championship in inevitably teams above their classification throughout the season to give their talented roster a challenge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've heard rumblings of a 20+ points a game scorer in southeast Florida in the 2023-24 season. I watched film [player_tooltip player_id='2322698' first='Myles' last='Jones']'s size and quickness pop on screen. The 6'3 senior has the size and strength to shed smaller guards with a bump but also the creative handle to break guys down in isolation. He's a physical driver, who can take and give a hit while finishing at the rim. Jones runs the lanes hard in transition and has the athleticism to make posters in transition. When I watched him live at Conrad Foss Camp this summer, those same attributes were on display.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1379527' first='KJ' last='Smith'] Is more of a pure point guard than a combo guard, but his ability to consistently score with his jumper makes him fit in with this group. Smith does a good job of setting up an offense and getting his teammates involved while picking his spots throughout the game. During summer league, the senior guard was in full control of the game while seemingly playing half speed. At 6'1-6'2, with a solid, physical build, he can play physically against smaller guards while playing a finesse game. Smith is a high IQ guard who can get you a bucket in a pinch and set up your team throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2427979' first='Eiysun' last='Naito'] played and practiced basketball in two of the best basketball academies in Florida during his high school career. He started off his journey at IMG Academy, playing for their IMG Jr. National and IMG Blue teams. For his senior year, he transferred to DME Academy. There, he is sharpening his tools against some of the top, ranked guards in the state while playing with some of the best bigs. Naito is a crafty ball handler with a surprising burst of speed. The blend of the two skills allows him to get in the paint where a smooth finishing package allows him to score around more athletic players. He's a solid catch-and-shoot jump shooter and an adept passer. A 6'1-6'2, he has an ideal game for a modern-day combo guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->