Murray Elite 17U: Five Standout Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After getting a look at <a href="https://prephoops.com/program/iowa-barnstormers/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite']</strong></a>‘s crew of 17U players, we break down five guards that jump out on their roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/07/murray-elite-17u-five-standout-forwards/">[program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite'] 17U: Five Standout Forwards</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1765505"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2897718,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-686d82ad1a617"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Set to transfer to Cedar Falls to join [player_tooltip player_id='1765553' first='William' last='Gerdes'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1765549' first='Leyton' last='Wolf'] this coming school year, the rich have gotten richer. A 6'2" guard that can hit a jumper, attack the basket and finish with a floater, Berns is among the smoothest movers in the [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite'] backcourt. Transferring to Cedar Falls will be a perfect fit for Berns and the Tigers, and he should slide right into the rotation After averaging 16.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the WaHawks last season, Berns won't be forced to produce as much and will be able to rely on his talented teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berns isn't the perfect guard and can be a little turnover prone, but when he's on, he's on. He can create for others, run the offense and get his own shot. One play in particular stands out from halfcourt five-on-five at Murray's practice, where Berns checked the ball and immediately threw an alley-oop from 25 feet to 6'9" big man, [player_tooltip player_id='1765554' first='AJ' last='Evans'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1765520"],"_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-686d82ad1a6c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A floor spacer for [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite'], Grimm serves the role of being a shooter on the perimeter that must hit open shots. At 6'3" and 160 pounds, Grimm is slight of frame but does what he can with his physical tools. He's shown that he's not afraid to get into the mix and grab a rebound after averaging 4.5 boards per game last season for the Pointers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'd like to see him take and make more shots for Murray. If he can do that and become a more consistent shooter in his final season of high school basketball, Grimm should have a shot at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1765541"],"_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-686d82ad1a74e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The best spot-up shooter on the 17U roster, Schauf had several actions drawn up for him that the upper classmen ran through prior to five-on-five work. A smooth stroke with a quick release, opposing teams must account for Schauf and his ability to shoot the ball at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He moves without the ball and serves as a consistent threat to score from the outside for [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite'] and Monticello. Schauf's ability to shoot the rock couldn't be better illustrated than the numbers he put up last winter for the Panthers, as the small forward made 59-of-136 threes (43.4%) and 102-of-120 free throws (85%). Schauf's ability to shoot the rock will make someone at the JUCO, NAIA or D3 ranks happy. He holds offers from MidAmerica Nazarene and Dordt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1978106"],"_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-686d82ad1a804"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stephens is a 6'5" point guard that wants the ball in his hands. A facilitator that prefers to share the ball and get the offense moving rather than take his own shot, Stephens is definitely a pass-first guard with Murray.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Things look a little different at Burling Notre Dame, as the rising senior averaged 20.9 points per game last season. He is tasked with quite a bit for the Nikes, as Stephens added 7.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 2.8 steals per game last year as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good defender that possesses lateral quickness and some length to go with it, Stephens is also willing to matchup in the post and be physical with players that are bigger than him, even going as far as to poke the ball away for a turnover.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Though he isn't a score-first point guard -- at least not with Murray -- Stephens shows some ability to create in the mid-range, shooting off the dribble after creating space from his defender. Additionally, his size should allow for some position versatility at the next level, too. He'll need to continue to work on his jump shot, as he made just 42-of-115 (36.5%) threes last season, but his 76.7% shooting percentage from the free throw line is encouraging. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stephens is the lone player on this list with a D1 offer, holding the opportunity from Western Illinois. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2023719"],"_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-686d82ad1a87f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A shooter out of Prairie, Wehr plays for the [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite'] Select squad and can get hot from deep at any moment. At one point in time this summer, Wehr went on a 21-0 run by himself according to a staff member, showing his ability to be a microwave scorer. He does the majority of his damage from beyond the three-point line, and if he's able to expand his game a bit more, could be one of the better scorers in the Cedar Rapids area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season, Wehr finished second in scoring for the Hawks (11.7 ppg), while shooting 41.7% from three and 88.2% from the free throw line. Don't let the kid get hot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wehr holds an offer from Central College in Pella. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->