HoopState HoopsGiving: Top Wing Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend The HoopState Network hosted their annual HoopsGiving event at Shaw University and there was a lot of talent on display from all across the North Carolina + our friends from Maryland at John Carroll High School came down as well. Let's take a look at some of the top wing guards from this past weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2953068"],"_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-69331169a439d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper is a smooth shooting off ball guard that is starting to really come into his own with his athleticism and skillset. He is becoming a more confident player in his overall game largely because of how hard he plays the entire game. That allows him to produce which makes him believe in his game that much more. Cooper controls the ball well for a wing of his size, he can make big above the rim plays in transition, along with knocking shots down from the outside, especially from the corner. Cooper has the potential to be a truly great impact defender and shows it in spurts. As he continues to develop his body and refine his game, expect Cooper to find himself recruited at the division one level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453731"],"_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-69331169a449c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lee does a really nice job flourishing within the structure that John Carroll as a guard that can play on or off the ball. He has really good versatility at both ends of the floor, he can guard up in size because of his ability to play through contact. Lee can initiate offense at 6'5", bully smaller guards, and make outside shots with a high level of consistency. He does a really quality job playing alongside UMBC Signee Aiden Able. They can really put a ton of pressure on the defense with their ability to self-create from all three levels. Lee should continue to stack up big performances all season long for John Carroll. He's just such a well rounded player that has steadily progressed and should continue doing so throughout the rest of his career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411219"],"_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-69345cdb153eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Garris has made the move to Washington County to help create the 252 all star team repping Pam Pack jerseys and these dudes put on a show every time they step out. Garris is a blend of shiftiness, strength, and skill. He's a legit 6'4" 205 and has real wiggle with the basketball in his hands and true three level scoring touch. He can post smaller guards and put them under the rim with ease. He has fit in like a glove alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1280985' first='Chaise' last='Smith'] in the backcourt where they find great shots for one another with regularity. Garris made the move to play alongside more talent to show the variety in the ways he can impact winning. The early returns are strong for Washington and Garris as they look like one of NC's best public school teams regardless of classification. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1164552"],"_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-69345cdb15432"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Turner-Scott has grown from 6'2" to 6'4" and has put a lot of time in the weight room. That has him ready for a bigger role and a major leap in his overall game. Scott is an elite catch and shoot guy that can guard multiple positions defensively. He now has legit positional size and is completely bought in to his role on this stacked roster. Scott can attack closeouts and finish through contact to keep defenses honest while also being an active contributor on the glass. Scott's skills translate to the next level in a very clear way, his game is simple, productive, and translates to winning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268800"],"_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-69345cdb15477"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jefferson is another guy that plays a very simple and translatable game. The thing that intrigues me the most about him is how much better he's gotten since the end of the summer. He is a three level scorer with much improved athleticism that has made him that much more impactful at both ends of the floor. Jefferson knows where his spots are and how to get to them with a high level of regularity. Incredibly efficient with his mid-range pull up, Jefferson is also capable of playing the point which makes him that much more appealing as a prospect. With the move to Knightdale and the talent that surrounds him. Expect that sharp improvement curve to continue through the High School season and for Jefferson to really come into his own as a player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->