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#PHBashInTheDesert: High Motor Guards

#PHBashInTheDesert: High Motor Guards
Anthony Fortuna
Anthony Fortuna May 21, 2025 @ 01:38 PM
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Devin Tanamachi
Devin Tanamachi 2028
CA-N
Julius Carlisle
Julius Carlisle 5'6" | PG | 2027
AZ
Mykell Stacy
Mykell Stacy 6'1" | CG | 2026
AZ
Weston Kraft
Weston Kraft 6'0" | PG | 2028
ND
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I feature guards that utilized their motor on both sides of the court to make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2674654"],"_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-682e1dc3f3229"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was able to catch [player_tooltip player_id='2674654' first='Julius' last='Carlisle'] a couple of times and I liked what I saw from him. He has an explosive first step and picks up speed with ease. Opponents that get stuck on their heels are sure to get burned by him, and he shows no fear when going to the rack. On defense, Carlisle utilizes his energy and lateral mobility to be a pest. If the man he's guarding isn't careful, he is very capable of poking the ball way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Miguel Alvaraz ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Centennial High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"AZ Evo Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-682e1dc3f3308"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miguel Alvaraz is on AZ Evo Elite's 15U team and is a playmaker on offense thanks to his court vision. He also has good pace, and utilizes his acceleration and deceleration skills to create separation. When it comes to his defense, Alvaraz is a solid on ball defender and he doesn't give the man he's guarding much room to operate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2375504"],"_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-682e1dc3f336b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Weston Kraft was versatile for Bears Tail at the Prep Hoops Bash In The Desert. On defense, he flies around and makes his opponent's life difficult with his active hands and speed. On offense, he can get to his spots off the dribble or catch and shoot. All in all, I liked his game and he's a team player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2836639"],"_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-682e1dc3f33be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Devin Tanamachi provided 3-point shooting and quality defense for See Man See Ball. He makes sure that he is spacing the floor on offense, and knocks down shots from perimeter consistently. On the defensive end, Tanamachi stays in position and doesn't lose track of his man. His IQ and instincts also help him get deflections. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2491771"],"_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-682e1dc3f340e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2491771' first='Mykell' last='Stacy'] went off in his game against Team Rampage and dropped 28 points. He was getting to his spots and connected on shots from just about everywhere. I also noticed Stacy playing stout defense and I liked how disruptive he was. Overall, it was a grade A performance from him and Legacy got the win as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In this article I feature guards that utilized their motor on both sides of the court to make plays.

Julius Carlisle

Julius Carlisle

AZ
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Julius
Carlisle PG
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Higley
|
AZ
#PHBashInTheDesert: High Motor Guards
I was able to catch Julius Carlisle a couple of times and I liked what I saw from...
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Julius Carlisle

State: Arizona
School: Higley
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Miguel Alvaraz

Miguel Alvaraz

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2028

Miguel Alvaraz

School: Centennial High School
Club: AZ Evo Elite
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Weston Kraft

Weston Kraft

ND
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Weston
Kraft PG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Bismarck Legacy
|
ND
#PHBashInTheDesert: High Motor Guards
Weston Kraft was versatile for Bears Tail at the Prep Hoops Bash In The Desert. On defense, he...
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Weston Kraft

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State: North Dakota
School: Bismarck Legacy
Club: Bears Tail Basketball
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Devin Tanamachi

Devin Tanamachi

POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Devin
Tanamachi
Class
2028
CA-N
#PHBashInTheDesert: High Motor Guards
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Devin Tanamachi

State: Northern California
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Mykell Stacy

Mykell Stacy

AZ
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Mykell
Stacy CG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Phhoenix Prep
|
AZ
#PHBashInTheDesert: High Motor Guards
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Mykell Stacy

State: Arizona
School: Phhoenix Prep
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