#PHMadnessInTheMidwest: Max’s Guard Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top guards I saw over the weekend in Appleton at Prep Hoops Madness In The Midwest!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2119593"],"_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-6808edab9d21d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lars is a versatile guard who spent some time running the point, and some time out on the wing providing a scoring threat. He showed he can break the press against smaller guards, and once by his man does a nice job of pinning him to his hip and dictating the play from there. Lars had a few no-look dimes getting into the paint, but could also make the simple kick out passes to his open shooters. Good body control to glide past defenders in the air and extend to finish at the rim. Also showed some explosiveness on Friday afternoon as he threw back-to-back transition dunks towards the end of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140551"],"_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-6808edab9d277"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I really like the way Amir goes out and competes with energy and intensity on both ends of the floor. Defensively he was constantly putting pressure on opposing guards, and isn't afraid to pick up full-court on an island. Came up with a number of steals throughout the weekend as he has the lateral quickness to get right up under opposing guards. At times got caught trying to play a bit too flashy, but did a nice job of getting into the lane and dumping it off to his forwards for good looks around the rim. Vocal player who you can just tell is having fun out on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561879"],"_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-6808edab9d2c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Will is developing into a true floor general. He's going to impact the game without scoring, as he's the most vocal guy on the floor, is a pass-first player, and gives it 100% on every defensive possession. If there's a loose ball in his area, you can bet he'll be the first one on the floor fighting for possession. Even in a gym filled with whistles and squeaky shoes, you could hear will calling out plays on the opposite side of the court as he would get his team into their offense. When scoring on his own, Will is fearless going at bigger players around the basket, and had some impressive finishes through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140894"],"_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-6808edab9d304"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2140894' first='Cal' last='Calhoon'] has the quickness to run circles around defenders. Against a tough [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] team, Cal was able to get into the lane just about any time he wanted to, and from there could make plays as a finisher or facilitator. Did a nice job playing off two feet, allowing him to pivot and kick it out if there wasn't a play to make at the rim. Cal had a pair of ankle-breaking crossovers that had his team fired up, with both leading to two points at the rim for his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2120500"],"_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-6808edab9d346"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eli has made a really nice addition to [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']-Antl this season. The St. Paul Central point guard seemed to step up when his team needed him most, coming up with some clutch buckets down the stretch in a close game with [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848']. He's dangerous out of the pick &amp; roll because he can pull-up from three if his man goes under, but also has the vision to thread the needle to his big rolling to the hoop. Provides an isolation scoring threat when his team simply needs a bucket, and he showed that with a step-back three at the halftime buzzer against 24:Up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2500051"],"_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-6808edab9d385"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Omar was one of the better on-ball defenders from the weekend. He sits deep in a stance, is quick moving his feet laterally, and wasn't afraid to pick up full court against opposing point guards. Showed quick hands and good instincts to come up with a number of steals against [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'], and was able to convert them into a few easy buckets in transition. Coming off a 14.6 point per game season for Saint Thomas More.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399831"],"_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-68091710c6140"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2399831' first='Josh' last='Carl'] looks to have grown a few inches since last year, and now stands at 6'2. The Kaukauna prospect is a sharpshooter who really helps spread the floor for a team filled with size and slashers. Defenders are forced to defend him out beyond the arc, opening up driving lanes or space for his bigs to operate on the block. Knocked down a few deep threes to help lead his team to a big win over [program_tooltip program_id='2347629' first='Wisconsin' last='PHD'] on Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->