Colorado Pre-Season Showcase: High Usage Backcourt Shotmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes attempted and made a volley of tough shots, although their skill permits them for such opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048131"],"_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-66eb0de5c461f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An elite perimeter shooter, David brings about as quick a release as anybody from distance. Coupled with great height to score over closeouts, the guard brings one of the most intriguing skill sets for a backcourt prospect with his height in this state. Erupting against Cherry Creek, there was little the opponents could do to slow him down, particularly from off-ball actions. Defensively, he will have no easy matchups, often tasked with the best opponents given his length and agility. Rock Canyon continues to bring in a premier group of perimeter shooting, with David and Lehman. Despite being an incoming sophomore, David holds immense responsibility for that group's success. Rock Canyon will go as far as the guard takes them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1510473"],"_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-66eb0de5c4693"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Not many names in the state will have the green light quite like Hammond, although he reminds us every game that he has earned the opportunity. An especially talented mid-range scorer, he has carried his success over to this event. The offensive engine for this Cherry Creek group, their success will hinge on his efficiency and success as a facilitator just as much as the scoring load. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2139161"],"_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-66eb0de5c46dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cunningham remains a high upside backcourt name within his class, particularly given the shotmaking skillset at roughly 6'4. Routinely creating space for off the dribble attempts from distance, when hot the defense is at his mercy. More of a score first guard at this point, he brings three level shotmaking abilities, particularly one on one. His wide reach paired with the smooth footwork to create space gives him one of the most unique skillsets in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717268"],"_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-66eb0de5c471d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Jamestown commit will have a massive role yet again, boasting size and skill to attack the rim. Comfortable creating scoring opportunities one on one, he handles contact and pressure well, ready for the opportunity at the helm. A premier mid-range scorer, he can rise up above contests, comfortable versus contests. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2299862"],"_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-66eb0de5c4762"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Following an incredibly productive season at Columbine, Boykin looks primed for another massive opportunity at Columbine. Bringing strength and aggression while attacking downhill, he is about as effective drawing fouls as anyone in the 2026 class. Capable matching up with backcourt playmakers one on one, he held his own against some key names in the state. Still an effective pull-up shooter within the mid-range, he brings plenty of scoring options, serviceable versus many different positional matchups. His ability to excel on both ends of the floor will be essential towards Columbine's success, given that he is the biggest on the roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509232"],"_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-66eb0de5c47a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smiley has taken strides as a perimeter shooter, alongside the obvious talents  as a downhill scoring threat. Improving his abilities as a pull-up shooter, the guard continues to round out his game, proving himself as one of the state's top prospects. Effective as a lead guard or operating as a secondary playmaker, he was about as dependable as anybody with the Individual Showcase group from this event. Defensively, he held his own no problem, given the athleticism and physicality to compete against any of the backcourt opponents in attendance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->