Pre-Season Highlights: Standout Senior Guards to Watch

[player_tooltip player_id='2144856' first='Steven' last='Ramirez'] impacted the game as a natural scorer who effortlessly worked within the flow of the game, showing a great sense for when and where to take his shots. His jumpshot is a sweet stroke with consistent touch from all areas of the floor. Most, if not all of Steven's skills are translatable to the college level including his ability to be balanced at all times, utilizing jumpstops while playing off two feet when driving or creating off the dribble. Ramirez also displayed a sharp feel for the game, particularly offensively, where his grasp of spacing and timing with and without the ball in his hands allowed him to make instinctive decisions that kept the offense moving smoothly.     Caden Cantrell is a [player_tooltip player_id='2556233' first='6'2' last='']” pass-first point guard who looked to set his teammates up by constantly scanning the court and prioritizing ball movement over scoring. Cantrell showed his control of the game by shifting the defense to set up his teammates with opposite side backdoor cuts or finding a shooter open on the weak side beyond the arc, no matter where they were positioned he thrived on creating opportunities.     [player_tooltip player_id='2028636' first='Jaylon' last='Brown'] played with blazing speed and quickness that allowed him to score in bunches, often overwhelming defenders with his elite explosiveness. His first step, going both directions, was lethal, enabling him to beat his man off the dribble and attack the paint with a sharp crossover. As a finisher, Brown was extremely crafty, utilizing impressive ambidexterity, leaping ability, and body control to convert layups in various ways. In one-on-one situations, he was particularly dangerous, showcasing a shifty handle that kept defenders on their heels. This opened up opportunities for him to fluidly pull up with stop-and-pop mid-range jumpers, adding another dimension to his offensive game.     [player_tooltip player_id='2556337' first='Luke' last='Fabian'] sliced through and broke down defenses by driving into the lane and collapsing defenders, only to kick the ball out to open shooters on the perimeter often in the corners. He possess excellent court vision and a knack for reading defensive rotations, allowing them to exploit gaps as he attacked the paint. When it came to paint touch he understood how to manipulate the defense once they are there. His most dangerous aspect proved to be his unpredictability. Defenders couldn't afford to close in too aggressively because he was able to dish it out to an open shooter so quickly while leaving him one-on-one situations often resulted in tough finish at the hoop. His balance between scoring and playmaking is what made him such a nuisance, as he constantly put pressure on the defense and created high-quality shots for their teammates.     [player_tooltip player_id='2279591' first='Jase' last='Tarver'] showcases graceful movements and impressive mobility, allowing him to disrupt passing lanes and attack the basket with ease. His effortless bounce helped him to rise off the ground smoothly, whether in full stride or after a quick drop step, making him a dynamic finisher at the rim.