Sophomore ID Camp: 3X3 Game-Changing Guards

[player_tooltip player_id='2198636' first='Trey' last='Williams'] is a 6-foot-1 score-first guard who proved to be an instinctive stop-and-pop scoring threat. His stop on dime pull-up in the mid-range was mean, quickly halting his momentum with precise footwork. As a counter move, Williams showed the ability to step back beyond the arc when in need of more space. Williams scored with a natural feel for when and where to take his shot, reading the defense in real-time, recognizing when a defender is backpedaling or playing too aggressively. In an instant, he let it fly before the defense could react, making him unpredictable and dangerous as a scorer.     TJ Hooks' hustle and teamwork is what set him apart, embodying an active motor and unselfish play on both ends of the floor. His energy proved to be relentless whether he was chasing loose balls, competing on defense, or crashing the boards which he did on every shot, whether taken by a teammate or following his own miss. He also played with a team-first mentality often making the extra pass to find the open man. His unselfishness helped the offense flow smoothly and kept everyone engaged, creating a cohesive and balanced attack.     [player_tooltip player_id='2198603' first='Justin' last='McBryde'], standing at 6'4", showcased fantastic physical tools with an incredible wingspan and reach that allowed him to dominate on both sides of the ball. On the glass, he consistently out-rebounded taller opponents, using his wingspan to snatch boards out of the air with ease. Offensively, his length made him a dangerous finisher at the rim, as he could extend around defenders to convert difficult layups and finish in traffic. His reach made him a constant threat near the basket, maximizing his physical attributes to create and capitalize on scoring opportunities.     [player_tooltip player_id='2550678' first='Jet' last='Naegele'] was a multidimensional scorer who could beat defenses by exploiting any opportunity they gave him. If defenders focused on stopping his drive, he'd quickly punish them with his lethal jumpshot, and if they played him too tight, he'd blow by them for easy finishes at the rim. His long-range shot-making ability put fear in defenders, forcing them to react to even the slightest head fake or ball fake, often getting them off balance or off their feet. Naegele had a sweet, smooth jumper that he released on the way up, ruining defenders' timing on contest attempts and making him an incredibly difficult cover.     Although, his name was not listed on our roster, this prospect deserves credit for the high level off ball skills he showcased, excelling at setting up his own shot through intelligent movements and spacing. He played with a knack for exploiting overaggressive defenders. Anytime a defender overplayed or was too focused on denying the pass, he was quick to backcut towards the basket, often catching the defense off guard for easy layups or open shots. He also utilized V-cuts and L-cuts to perfection, stepping strong toward his man before cutting hard in the opposite direction whether to the perimeter or toward the basket, creating just enough separation to receive the ball in scoring position. He played with a good use of screens to free himself up, strategically shaking off tight defense, showing the ability to run his defender into an off-ball screens before popping out at just the right moment to catch the ball in rhythm.