Running the Show: Lead Guards Who Commanded GBCALive

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The point guard position is the heartbeat of any successful team, and at #GBCALive, several lead guards stepped into that role with poise, presence, and production. These floor generals not only ran the show for their squads but also proved they are prospects to watch moving forward…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2893843,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-Khalid-Jones-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-Khalid-Jones-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2893843" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2122190' first='Khalid' last='Jones']</strong> (5'11/PG/'27/Tri-Cities HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: lilsneakyy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @1Lilsneaky</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Khalid made an early impression with his disruptive defensive energy. Though undersized, he plays with tenacity and heart, hounding ball-handlers, forcing turnovers, and kickstarting transition offense. Offensively, he showed the ability to control pace, break defenders down with his quick handle, and create off the dribble. He knocked down shots from deep, finished creatively at the rim, and displayed the type of mental toughness coaches crave at the point guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2893844,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-Brielen-Craft-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-Brielen-Craft-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2893844" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194478' first='Brielen' last='Craft']</strong> (6'2/PG/'28/Pace Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: thetrugift5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @thetrugift5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Brielen may be young, but he already plays with veteran composure and maturity. A natural floor general who stabilizes the offense and never gets sped up and makes excellent decisions under pressure. His handle is tight and deliberate, often leading to breakdowns in the defense and the execution of precise, creative, and pinpoint passes. He sees the floor like a senior and elevates everyone around him with his calm control. With Brielen running the show, Pace Academy's future is in very good hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2893846,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-Cooper-Gann-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-Cooper-Gann-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2893846" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1960912' first='Cooper' last='Gann']</strong>&nbsp;(6'0/PG/'26/Spain Park HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: cooper3g</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @CooperGann3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Cooper makes the most of every minute on the floor, showing poised floor leadership, maturity, high level passing skills, a reliable jumper, and a high PG IQ. His confidence is at an all time high and the consistency he brings at the lead guard position is just hat Coach Black is looking for as he looks to make a push to Birmingham this upcoming season. One thing is for sure, with Cooper at the helm of the ship he has a floor general with experience, toughness, and will to compete night in and night out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2893851,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-Kyree-Taylor-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-Kyree-Taylor-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2893851" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2742432' first='Kyree' last='Taylor']</strong>&nbsp; (6'2/PG/'27/Greenforest Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Kyreetaylor10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Kyreetaylor10_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kyree is the engine for his team, and everything runs through him. He is a shifty playmaker with sharp change-of-direction ability, and he reads defenses well and delivers accurate passes on the move. Whether driving and dishing or scoring in traffic, he makes an impact on every possession. His two-way effort was evident, as he defended with intensity and competed from start to finish. His leadership will be crucial to Greenforest's success next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2893853,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-RJ-Livingston-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-RJ-Livingston-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2893853" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>RJ Livingston</strong> (6'3/PG/'26/Riviera Preparatory School)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _rjhoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @_rjhoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">RJ is a strong, scoring-minded lead guard who still keeps the offense fluid. He excels in isolation and pick-and-roll settings, where he combines strength and craft to get downhill. His ability to finish through contact, draw defenders, and find open teammates makes him tough to contain. RJ does not shy away from taking big shots and consistently makes the right reads under pressure. He brings a physical, attacking edge to the PG spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2893854,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-Evan-Roberts-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/PH-Evan-Roberts-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2893854" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Evan Roberts</strong> (6'2/PG/'26/Zephyrhills Christian Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _therealevanroberts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @_theevanroberts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Evan was a steady and effective presence at the PG spot. He understands how to control pace, direct traffic, and get his teammates involved, which is especially important as he is surrounded by talented scorers. He makes the right reads, keeps the ball moving, and does a good job at keeping pressure on the defense. Despite being surrounded by nationally ranked prospects, Evan showcased his ability to be a potent scoring option for his squad when opportunities presented themselves. Defensively, he competes and takes pride in keeping his man in front of him. He is the type of glue guy every coach wants running the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Messiah Millin</strong> (6'0/PG/'26/Hoover)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: messiahmillin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @messiahmillin3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Messiah is a gritty, high-motor competitor who impacts the game on both ends. Defensively, he is a relentless on-ball pest who forces mistakes with quick feet and great instincts. On offense, he controls tempo, creates off the dribble, and keeps the offense organized. What stood out most was his vocal leadership even off the floor. While on the bench, Messiah was actively communicating, coaching teammates, and showing a high-level understanding of the game. He is a true culture guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->