FEAAC Showcase- Solid Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>FEAAC organized a Fall showcase that highlighted some top talent. Through a blend of live-action drills and 5-on-5 gameplay, players had numerous opportunities to demonstrate their skills in front of scouts. Below is a list of guards who took full advantage of these opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**Miyan Reynolds-Ballew, 6'2", 2028, Warren East** - Ballew has a quick and elusive style of play, especially in the open court and while driving downhill. One standout aspect of his game was his ability to finish with difficult hang-and-hit shots when attacking the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**Sebastian Lefranc, 6'0", 2028, Armwood** - Lefranc is an aggressive player who effectively spaces the floor and draws defenders in with his dribble penetration. He scored at all three levels and excelled at driving and kicking out to open teammates for easy shots, showcasing his playmaking ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**[player_tooltip player_id='2397040' first='Dwight' last='Gaines'], 5'11", 2027, Westminster Academy** - Gaines covers a lot of ground with each dribble and rebounds well for his position. He is a willing passer and effectively uses deceleration steps to give himself more time to read the floor for passes or to break defenders' rhythm for finishes around the rim, including floaters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**[player_tooltip player_id='2829474' first='Raiden' last='Burke'], 6'1", 2028, Morgan HS** - Burke made good decisions out of pick-and-roll actions and knocked down shots from beyond the arc. He effectively penetrated the paint, looking to finish with floaters and short jumpers. He makes the easy passes and plays with a lot of passion. He also demonstrated solid on-ball defense and high energy throughout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**Marcus Lalonde, 6'2", 2028** - Lalonde played the game the right way as a lead guard and decision-maker, finding teammates and passing them open for good looks. He knocked down wide-open shots and showed his ability to play off the ball, spacing the floor and relocating effectively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**[player_tooltip player_id='2531930' first='Ethan' last='Mott'], 6'6", 2028, Grandview Prep** - Mott received an early shout-out from the esteemed John Lucas for his basketball IQ. His size, confidence, and shot selection indicate that he is a next-level prospect. He excelled in drills, and although he didn't hit as many shots as he would have liked during the 5-on-5 games, every shot he took looked good. He also displayed some bounce and effectiveness both on and off the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**Sequel Hodge, 5'11", 2028, Land O' Lakes** - While Hodge's shot selection was sometimes questionable, his energy on the defensive end made it easier to overlook. He possesses the tools and mindset to become an elite defender. He provided great on-ball pressure, knocked down some threes, and aggressively attacked the rim. His overall playing style is characterized by an aggressive "go make a play" mentality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->