Colorado Pre-Season Showcase: Lead Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These were backcourt prospects who create plays time and time again, among the best facilitators in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369809"],"_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-66ea529660088"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rhoades-Martinez is still among the best perimeter playmakers in the state, adept at leveraging his low center of gravity and handle to get deep into the paint. The lead guard has earned his reputation through his court vision and efficient scoring around the basket, adept versus bigger opponents. Defensively, he is no easy task to go up against, as he is both handsy and strong taking bumps. Denver South brings an incredibly intriguing group, featuring a blend of underclassmen and upperclassmen talent set for the collegiate level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369816"],"_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-66ea5296600df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Contreras is an electrifying playmaker, comfortable getting deep into the paint to draw in the defense. Adept hitting teammates through tight windows, whether stationary or on the move, there is not a pass Conteras cannot make on regular occasion. He continues to develop that balance with his offensive game, getting more aggressive with spot-up threes or runners in traffic. Defensively, he remains a tenacious point of attack matchup, both quick and physical to deter opposing drivers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1764293"],"_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-66ea529660121"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">George Washington brings in an incredibly talented backcourt trio, starting off with [player_tooltip player_id='1764293' first='Jeremiah' last='Trimm']. The big guard continues to improve with his decision making on the move and versus pressure. Capable of scoring the ball from all three levels, his strength and skill continue to provide limitless opportunities as a facilitator. He appears ready for the challenge, continuing to improve his vision in the open floor. There are few guards in the state with his positional strength, easily moving around opponents one on one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369811"],"_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-66ea529660160"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nettles is still one of the most talented perimeter shotmakers and ball handlers in the 2025 class, adding another layer to Eaglecrest's scoring opportunities. Adept rising up from behind the arc or from the mid-range, that gorup has become even more troublesome to defend after a Final Four appearance last season. His quick instincts in the passing lanes and from help side created numerous fast break opportunities for Eaglecrest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369808"],"_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-66ea52966019d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">King has held immense responsibilities playmaking for this group, holding plenty of gravity as a shotmaker. Getting more opportunities to score while off-ball, the guard can showcase his quickness as a slasher or quick shotmaker off the catch. Still a talented on-ball playmaker out of ball screens or one on one, when hot there are few names in the state who can match his scoring ability from all three levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1577207],"_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-66ea5296601da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fulcher is a quick decision maker in the open floor, at his best while attacking the rim. His first step is an immediate differentiator, adept at creating space off the initial move. Ready at the point for this East group, his ability to manage turnovers and set up teammates for success will play a defining role in that team's success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2387462"],"_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-66ea529660217"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adkins will likely play a large role for this new look Vista Peak group from the jump, given his court vision and skill handling the ball. Dependable reading the floor on either end, he makes up for his lack of size with superb decision making from all over the floor. Defensively, he is tenacious at the point of attack, both quick laterally and handsy against opposing backcourt playmakers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->