Three 2029 Guards on our radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are three guards from the talented 2029 class that we are keeping tabs on ahead of next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2542715"],"_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-687174a42ba81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2542715' first='EJ' last='Swindle'] is an athletic skillful combo guard who can play both ways. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On offense he has a real handle to go with some serious speed and first step. This allows him to blow by defenders seemingly at will. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He gets down hill often where he has a host of creative finishes with both hands to help him navigate around defenders. He also has special body control that allows him to contort himself around shot blockers for acrobatic finishes. While he is a good finisher for his size he can sometimes struggle in traffic but is overall solid for his age in that respect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is already a serviceable shooter who should only get better as time goes on. Swindle gets under his shot, and gets a good arch on the ball. He can shoot off the dribble but is more effective as a catch and shoot player at this moment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On defense he is a pest hassling ball handlers 94 feet turning guys multiple times and using his length to poke at the ball for steals. </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":"Makhi Jackson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lincoln North Star","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-687174a42bb38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makhi Jackson is a two-way guard that excels at the small details of the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson is an all-around player with few holes in his game. On offense he makes quick decisive decisions when passing or driving not letting the ball stick too long. While some players can be too quick to pass he makes quick decisions while maintaining a level of aggression that keeps pressure on the defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While he may not be a knock-down shooter he is someone you have to respect. He can make shots off the catch and off the dribble especially in the midrange. His height and frame allowed him to finish with ease around the rim especially against other players his age. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While he is a more than capable scorer he shines as a passer. One play in particular stuck out my first time seeing him play. He posted up his teammates defender noticed both defenders stuck with him and beamed a cross court pass to the corner where his teammate had relocated to. Overall he displays really good vision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>For as good as he is on offense he may just as good on defense. He has active hands and a long wingspan that allows him to rack up deflections and steals. He pressures the ball 94 feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></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":"Carmello McAfee","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-687174a42bbd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carmello McAfee is a small but crafty guard who can play both on and off ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He is a creative finisher who shields ball from defender by using rim and his body. He has a floater with both hands and in general exceptional touch. While these skills allow him to be an effective finisher he can still struggle in traffic at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McAfee is a shooter especially off the catch. He has serious range that makes him a threat from well behind the arch. McAfee is a good movement shooter who is capable of shooting off of pin downs and several other actions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He is always in good position on defense and has good hands allowing him to get steals and deflections. His speed and the way he slides feet allows him to keep up with ball handlers but he can get bumped off his line from time to time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->