NEPSAC Big Board: Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in our <em>NEPSAC Big Board</em> series are the <em>Combo Guards</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <em>Combo Guards</em> are prospects that can do a little bit of everything on the offensive end of the floor. They are scorers and facilitators that can play on or off the ball in the half-court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>NBA Player Comp: Devin Booker</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2818469"],"_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-68acdf396e4ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams had a really strong spring and summer with <em>Team New England Basketball Club</em>, proving to be one of the region's better combo guards. The <em>Milton Academy</em> prospect is one of the faster end to end guards around and uses his speed to his advantage when breaking down defenders. With his quick first step and length, he's able to get to the rim often, where he's proven to be a crafty and capable paint scorer. He makes good decisions out of ball screens, has the ability to score out of isolations in the mid-range, and has developed into a reliable three point shooter. On top of all that, he's a talented point of attack defender capable of locking down opposing scorers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452977"],"_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-68acdf396e578"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arnold was one of the region's biggest stock risers after an impressive summer with <em>Crown Basketball</em>. The <em>Kimball Union</em> prospect will head to <strong><em>Marist</em></strong> next year, but for now, profiles as one of the most solid and dependable combos around. He does a bit of everything on the offensive end of the floor, playing on or off the ball, making decisions out of ball screens, and knocking down shots at a high clip. He moves well without the basketball as a scorer and has the frame needed to play through contact off the bounce. He's also a solid rebounder on the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1707498"],"_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-68acdf396e66b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bastani has a chance to break out after transferring to <em>Northfield Mount Hermon</em>. A big guard that can really shoot the basketball, he does a nice job of getting to his spots on the offensive end of the floor. He can make plays off multiple bounces, is a willing ball mover, and does a nice job of using off ball screens to get open. His calling card is his ability to shoot the ball with range, however, he's tough in the mid-range and does a nice job of using his length to finish around the rim. Defensively, he provides some versatility with his size and length combo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194726"],"_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-68acdf396e6de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Buckley is one of the top bucket getters in the region and was a major stock riser coming out of the scholastic period this summer. He's uber competitive, has the ability to make plays with the ball in his hands, and doesn't shy away from the big moment. He does a nice job of using shot and pass fakes to his advantage, has the ability to manipulate a defense off the bounce, and has more burst than you'd expect when attacking the rim. He's a true three level scrorer that plays both on and off the ball and continues to add to his offensive game. On the other end of the floor, he makes high IQ plays off the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2630700"],"_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-68acdf396e754"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arache is one of the more highly regarded incoming freshman in the region and has the game to back up that reputation. He's a big guard that has a terrific feel for the game and the ability to leave his mark on it in a variety of ways. At 6'3", he has the size to finish plays in the paint and also can make plays with his vision and touch as a passer. He mixes up his speeds, knows how to play out of ball screens, and does a good job of balancing scoring with playmaking. He's got a high ceiling and continues to get better with each passing month. Defensively, he has the ability to guard any of the three perimeter spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out for our next <em>NEPSAC Big Board</em> article on <em>Shooting Guards</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->