#PHRockyMountainMayhem 14U Guards Turning Heads Day 1 Webber M.S.

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day 1 is in the books and the guards came out to play. From clutch shots to lockdown defense, these guys showed out and proved exactly why their teams came away with the win. Buckets, steals, dimes — they did it all. Let's break down who stood out and how they made it happen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2827421"],"_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-68039abcbd0f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rothe really stood out in his two games and stepped up as the floor general his team needed. From the jump he was in control, confident, and making things happen on every possession. He was dropping dimes all night with passes that hit his teammates perfectly in stride. You saw he had a great feel for the game and was always one step ahead of the defense. What made Rothe even tougher to guard was how well he moved off the ball. Coming off screens, he was a constant threat getting his own shot or creating space for someone else. Defenders had a hard time keeping up with him, and he used that to his advantage to set up several big plays throughout the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2823318"],"_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-68039abcbd155"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor put on a show with his shooting, especially from deep. He really got to showcase just how deadly his three ball is where it felt automatic every time he touched the ball. As soon as it left his hands, you could almost start running back on defense. What stood out even more was how smart he was about getting to his spots. He wasn't just standing around waiting for a pass Taylor moved with purpose, knew exactly where he wanted to be, and made sure he was in the right position to get a clean look </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2841560"],"_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-68039abcbd19c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richardson was all gas from the opening tip to the final buzzer, bringing nonstop energy and effort. His motor just doesn't stop and his hustle and relentlessness set the tone for the whole team. Whether he was diving for loose balls, crashing the boards, or locking in on defense, he was everywhere. Offensively, he was super reliable, especially with his mid range game. He did a great job getting to his spots, stopping on a dime, and rising up with confidence. If Richardson had a head of steam going toward the basket he nailed the basket with his floater. That shot he has in his bag was just as effective. Soft touch, great timing just one of those shots that's tough to defend when he's in rhythm. Richardson was locked in, and you saw he was playing with purpose all night long</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2824788"],"_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-68039abcbd1e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Guzman is a straight up shooter and he showed everyone that on Friday night. He can knock down shots from just about anywhere on the floor, and he makes it look effortless. His deep ball was definitely falling, but where he really shined was in that 12–15 foot range. He's got a super smooth pull up jumper that's tough to defend, especially when he gets into rhythm. Combine that with his quick release, and defenders didn't have much time to react. What makes Guzman even harder to guard is how confident he is in his shot. He doesn't force things, but when he sees an opening, he takes full advantage. Whether it was off the dribble or catching and pulling up, he was locked in and giving the defense problems all night</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2828051"],"_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-68039abcbd224"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Greene was without a doubt one of the biggest highlights of the night. His team was locked in from the start, and he was a huge reason why. Right out of the gate, Greene made an impact with three quick steals that led straight to easy layups on the other end. He set the tone early and didn't let up. Defensively, he was a menace. He read passing lanes like a pro, stayed active with his hands, and made life tough for anyone trying to bring the ball up. Greene showed off some serious bounce with two massive throwdown attemts that got the crowd going. Between the hustle, the defense, and smooth offensive display Greene was all over the place in the best way possible. You could feel the energy shift every time he made a big play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->