PH Utah Expo Recap: Standout Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over 50 players from Utah and surrounding states came together Saturday, Oct. 4th for Prep Hoops event, The Expo. If you haven't already, check out my latest post <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/ph-utah-expo-recap-wings-to-watch/">PH Utah Expo Recap: Wings to Watch - Prep Hoops</a> for more top prospects. Here are 5 guards that made some noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2454512"],"_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-68e5c47955eb5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ozmun was one of the first players at the event that caught my attention. He has a great ball handle and was able to cross up a few defenders throughout the day. His first 3 on 3 game was awesome; he knocked down multiple shots from deep and faded away in the mid-range over his guy as well. He's very aware and vocal defensively. For how young he is, Peter is already very polished. I'd be very excited as a coach seeing him these next couple of years as he grows into his potential. Great day for Ozmun. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2675093"],"_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-68e5c47955f18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rhett was quite the show on Saturday. A was a blur in transition, he was able to weave in and out of traffic with ease. In spite of being at a size disadvantage in most matchups he had zero issues getting where he wanted, creating open shots around the perimeter. Including lots of backdoor cuts to the rim. Richardson has a knack for making things easy for the whole team. His decision making was outstanding; he was never rushed and consistently got his teammates involved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2022325"],"_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-68e5ca0c2a733"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burris is a great on-ball defender. He repeatedly bothered some of the best scorers in the gym. While he clamps on one end, he also is a stud on the other. Anthony is a great iso scorer, spot-up shooter, and playmaker. One play where he broke-down his defender with a hesitation dribble into a crossover and drilled a 3 right over the top of him stuck out amongst many other great plays from him. I'll have to make it out to a game of his this season to see more. Fun player to watch and a winner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2979383"],"_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-68e5ca0c2a7d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joseph is a very long athletic guard who can play the passing lanes with the best. He caught the opposite team off guard what seemed like 100 times and was able to go and finish it on the other end. Joseph also displayed great court vision in the half-court. His teammates looked like they were having a blast playing with him and getting free baskets. I think he could make an impact at the next level as a defensive guard who can navigate the offense. He lead by example and brought the energy of his team up all day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2970735"],"_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-68e5ca0c2a865"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was nice to see someone who traveled so far have so much success. Bard was dangerous off the dribble either at the rim or shooting it. He's very quick and a tough matchup for most. A good point guard to run the show, able to mesh with anyone's playstyle. His craftiness at the rim with both hands was notable and he's got quick reflexes poking at ball handlers when attacking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->