#PHSpringKickoff Golden Gym: Guards Who Stole The Show!

Today we will be taking a look at some guards that were able to dominate and who were able to make a statement both days. These are the guards who will need to be on the radar for the camp circuit.    Greene was on fire from beyond the arc on Day 2, showcasing deep range and a smooth release. Once he caught fire, he became nearly unguardable, expanding his game by attacking closeouts, drawing fouls, and converting from the free throw line. His ability to heat up quickly and his confident shot making shifted momentum throughout the day.     Warren was a disruptive force on defense, constantly getting his hands in passing lanes and stripping ball handlers as they attacked. He thrived in transition, pushing the pace and facilitating with sharp vision on the break, helping create easy scoring chances for his team.     Cobbina's off ball movement and shooting touch stood out. He constantly found soft spots in the defense and punished opponents when left open. Defensively, he closed out hard on shooters, altered shots, and generated turnovers with smart reads in the passing lanes.     Thompson stretched the defense with his shooting range, knocking down deep threes that forced opponents to extend. He excelled as a drive and kick playmaker and contributed on the boards, consistently positioning himself in the right spots for second chance plays and defensive rebounds.     Barghelame attacked the rim with physicality, embracing contact and either finishing through it or getting to the line where he converted efficiently. On defense, he brought high energy, pressuring full court and frustrating opposing guards with his tenacity.     Montano played the role of floor general with poise and purpose. He attacked the paint to create for others, dishing off to open teammates for easy finishes. Defensively, he was relentless and was jumping passing lanes, forcing turnovers, and making his presence felt in transition defense.     Wittler impressed with his elite speed and transition play. His explosive first step allowed him to blow past defenders and collapse defenses, where he then facilitated kick outs to open shooters. On defense, his quickness enabled him to press full court and stifle opposing guards.     Valdez brought grit to the defensive end, constantly disrupting passing lanes and halting fast breaks with hustle plays. He altered shots at the rim in transition and even came up with a key block. Offensively, he hit a few threes but shined more as a facilitator who kept the offense moving.     Reckard brought nonstop energy and lit up the scoreboard on Day 2, leading his team in scoring during Game 1. He was deadly from deep, hitting four threes and stretching the defense. In transition, he facilitated with control, consistently finding open teammates.     Elk displayed sharp handles and creativity off the dribble, slicing through defenses to finish strong at the rim. His court vision was equally impressive, as he found open shooters and cutters with precision. Defensively, he read the game well, jumping lanes to spark transition offense.     Myers was a pure shooter who made his mark in Game 2 with consistent long range accuracy. He found open space within the defense and capitalized when his teammates set him up. He also contributed on the boards, bringing added value to his team's overall effort.     Veliquette delivered as a dual-threat scorer. He connected from deep with confidence and showed craftiness finishing inside, often using finesse around the rim. As one of his team's leading scorers, he was able to shift momentum with both perimeter shots and creative drives.

Today we will be taking a look at some guards that were able to dominate and who were able to make a statement both days. These are the guards who will need to be on the radar for the camp circuit.