Preseason Preview: 2025 Guards from 4A Ready to Thrive

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 4A level boasts numerous 2025 guards primed for a successful season, these are few names that show no signs of slowing down their production.  Ranging from lead guards to off-ball threats, they have cemented themselves as dependable options within winning context. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1577123"],"_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-672fa7273056d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Love is among the state's most efficient shooters regardless of where you look, converting 45% of his attempts behind the arc last season at Colorado Academy. An efficient shooter from anywhere, he is not fazed by contests, should opponents give him any space be aware of the repercussions. Love made the most of his scoring opportunities in the halfcourt, getting a good amount of looks off of cuts or off-ball screens.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622364"],"_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-672fa727305c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roark continues to find success while pressuring the rim, a dependable option inside the paint. Continuing to get more comfortable facilitating with the off-hand, whether that be from drives or one-handed passes, the guard has steadily made himself a more versatile offensive weapon. Becoming more dependable off the catch, his floor spacing has taken strides in the past few months. He remains a high motor defensive rebounder, highly productive in those opportunities. Roark follows averages of 12.6 points and 3.7 assists per game with Stargate.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2634158"],"_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-672fa72730600"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lloyd brings a wiry frame adept at matching up with multiple positions, especially at the 4A level. His defensive value makes it difficult to pull him, as he provides a net positive value even without touching the ball. On the opposite end, the guard is a dependable scoring threat at the rim, capable of readjusting for mid-air finishes past a contest. Following the departure of multiple influential names at Kent Denver, Lloyd looks to be relied upon to an even greater degree this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1978458"],"_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-672fa72730639"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Among the premier shooters in the Western Slope league, Sturges remains a deadeye off the catch, a burden for any opposing defense. He will be relied upon to an even greater degree through his senior year, following 17.3 points last season. His continued growth as a downhill scoring threat will be essential, given the immense gravity he already possesses from distance.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2570928"],"_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-672fa72730670"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Majok was effective just about all of last season with DSST: Montview, thanks to his athletic advantages which overburdened opposing defenses at the 4A level. More than capable of throwing down dunks or getting up above everyone else for rebounds, he brings a particularly unique skill set at this level. Defensively, few opponents can take him on while at the point of attack given his strength and quickness within the backcourt. Him and [player_tooltip player_id='1848548' first='Harun' last='Hamma'] are about as dangerous a duo as any program at the 4A level, set for another deep playoff run by all accounts.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2349167"],"_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-672fa727306a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boychuk has been a skilled shotmaker dating back to last season, although he is beginning to reap the rewards after taking multiple college visits in prior months. Although undersized, he is supremely skilled as a three level scorer, adept at stepping into the pull-up should opposing defenses fail to respect his scoring. Boychuk produced 17.6 points per game while converting 59% of his two point attempts with the Academy last season, set for success yet again. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->