Run It Back – 2A Duos That Click

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The right duo can shift a season, flip a playoff bracket, or put a program on the map. A few backcourts and wing tandems are proving that chemistry, toughness, and complementary skill sets win games in 2A basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ENGLAND:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='3006015' first='Trent' last='Arnold'] (2026 SF, 6'5") &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2460201' first='Aden' last='Scribner'] (2026 CG, 6'3")</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Similarities:</em> Inside-out versatility with size, athleticism, and shot-making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scribner brings length, athleticism, and slashing ability, a matchup problem at the wing. Arnold is a useful wing who can score at all three levels. Together, they create spacing and mismatches. Scribner draws attention just as well as Arnold with the ball or without it, on the move, freeing up space to attack gaps or post smaller defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2460201"],"_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-68f45121442f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A strong combo guard with rim-rocking ability and scoring instincts. Can initiate offense or play off-ball, making him a dynamic piece in England's attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3006015"],"_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-68f4512144390"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A long, athletic wing who thrives in transition and slashing lanes. Brings defensive versatility and finishing pop, a matchup problem with room to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EPC:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2373595' first='Jacob' last='Gaines'] (2026 CG, 6'2") &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2791833' first='Quincy' last='Perry Jr.'] (2027 CG, 6'0")</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Similarities:</em> Dual guard attack with playmaking skills, tempo, and toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perry Jr is a lead guard with an eye for the rim and some speed, while Gaines brings energy, scoring punch, and defensive grit. They can alternate duties, push pace, and pressure opposing backcourts. Their ability to play off each other, whether in transition or halfcourt, gives EPC a solid backcourt that can adapt to different matchups in the conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2373595"],"_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-68f4512144416"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An energetic and athletic guard with a competitive edge. Scores in bunches, defends with grit, and brings juice to EPC's backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2791833"],"_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-68f4512144491"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A playmaking lead guard who plays with speed and the ability to initiate offense. A steady hand with underrated space-creating and toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sloan-Hendrix:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2456183' first='Hudson' last='Rorex'] (2026 SG, 6'1") &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2574681' first='Dallas' last='Durham'] (2027 SG/PG, 5'10")</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Similarities:</em> Fearless effort, a backcourt built on shot-making and hustle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rorex is a confident scorer with a quick trigger from mid and deep range alike, while Durham is a crafty, high-energy combo guard who can create and compete. They thrive in motion sets, spacing the floor, and attacking closeouts. Defensively, they scrap and rotate well, making up for size with effort and IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2456183"],"_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-68f451214450b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A confident shot-maker with a quick release and a shooter's mentality. Rorex spaces the floor and knocks down catch-and-shoot looks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2574681"],"_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-68f45121445e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A crafty small guard who competes with a fearless mindset. Durham brings a willingness to defend. He's a connector able to find teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->