Skillful Scorers: The Game-Changers in Basketball

There are nuances to the game that make players significant. There are skills that have to be developed for a player to be considered complete. Some players are high-IQ players. They have a deep understanding of the game. Some players are skilled; they may be rebounding professionals or have a knack for facilitating. Then there are guards. They come in all shapes and sizes, but this article is about the guards that can score. These guys are skilled scorers. Take a look at some of our gifted scorers around the state.    Dixon has always been a down hill player, exhibiting the ability to get to the rim and finish on either side of the rim. The evolution of his game has added a more efficient mid-range and extended range on his three ball. Dixon is flat out one of the best scorers around and he can fill it up when he gets going. He is easily one of the elite scorers in the state and one that coaches should stop by and take a good look at. His game has come full circle and he is ready for next level competition.     Williams is a scoring PG with a three level scoring mentality. His game is strategic and he takes what the games give him, and when coaches key in on him, he is a willing facilitator. On the other hand if a coach decides that Williams is going to have to make those tough shots, he can finish. He gets to his spots easily with his experienced and refined handles consistently being an offensive problem. Williams is a stock riser and in the deep 2027 class.     Lancelin is one of the best athletes in the state and one of the few players with D1 potential in two sports. Defensively, he is a standout player, and he has great on court energy, but at the core of his game is the ability to just flat-out score the ball. What is most impressive is his blend of skill and athleticism, which separates him from a lot of skilled players who can't match his athletic abilities. He is another three-level guy. Bottom line, he is basically unguardable when he is in that mode.     White is part of the easily recognizable 2027 elite group of players coming out of the Shreveport area. White may be the most athletic of the bunch with his quick jumping abilities, overall quickness and end-to-end speed. This season his more aggressive and putting up impressive numbers and scoring at will. He is one exposure event away from high level college interest because of the before mentioned characteristics. J White is a bucket and if you get a chance to watch Woodlawn Shreveport, you can pick him out in the lay-up line.     Barker is a next level bucket getter and he looks like a college player right now. He has the size, strength, mobility and IQ to manage a college team. He is tough on both sides of the ball and really a complete player. He can score from all three levels, and his turnaround mid-range shot is a weapon in his arsenal that cant be stopped when he runs out of options in the offense. Barker is an easy pick for next-level success. Every coach can use a three-level scorer with his type of court intelligence and motor.

There are nuances to the game that make players significant. There are skills that have to be developed for a player to be considered complete. Some players are high-IQ players. They have a deep understanding of the game. Some players are skilled; they may be rebounding professionals or have a knack for facilitating. Then there are guards. They come in all shapes and sizes, but this article is about the guards that can score. These guys are skilled scorers. Take a look at some of our gifted scorers around the state.