Class Of 2029 Rankings: Crafty Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2029 is stacked with skilled guards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each of these players know how to generate offense and they also give good effort on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2704120"],"_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-689a2d20346da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2704120' first='Jordan' last='Contreras'] comes in at #11 in my first edition of the 2029 rankings. On offense, he is both a facilitator and scorer. He has an ability to find the open guy, or he can call his own number and create a shot off the dribble. On defense, he looks to come up with deflections and steals. When he gets the chance, Contreras can push transition as well. All in all, there is a lot to like about his game and time will tell if he gets the call up to play on Palo Verde's varsity team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2919445"],"_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-689a2d2034783"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2919445' first='Eli' last='Powell'] is slotted in the #12 position. He is the type of guard who can jump passes on defense and from there he looks to get downhill. He also has an outside shot and can score second chance points after collecting an offensive rebound. In addition to his skillset, he competes hard and you can tell that he puts in the work. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Powell is attending Palo Verde this year </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2919427"],"_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-689a2d2034839"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2919427' first='Keith' last='Simmons III'] is off to Democracy Prep for high school. He will join the big stable of skilled guards that they have there. He is incredibly agile when he has the rock in his hands and it's tough to anticipate where he's trying to go. As a defender, Simmons III has the lateral quickness to stay in front of his man and he can pick their pocket if they aren't careful. He will certainly be an entertaining player to follow the next few years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2919448"],"_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-689a2d20348b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2919448' first='Tiago' last='Morales'] has some noticeable athleticism and leverages it to get to the cup on offense. Once he's near the rim he can make tough finishes. Morales can also fill it up from beyond the arc if left open. Expect him to continue to make a name for himself the next 12 months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2919453"],"_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-689a2d203491e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2919453' first='Kaden' last='Guzman'] is a walking bucket. He utilizes his IQ and timing to get his shots off. He has consistent mechanics, which allows him to be accurate from both inside and outside the 3 point line. Guzman also knows how to draw contact and can do damage from the stripe. With plenty of time to keep improving, he has a very good chance of being a stock riser in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->