Stock Watch: Weekly Standout Guards to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>From breakout performances to steady production against top tier competition, several prospects saw their stock trend in upward through defense, impact, efficiency, and winning plays. Here's a look at a some of the prospects whose arrows are pointing up this week.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2252471"],"_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-697273981a248"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2252471' first='Kameron' last='Price'] kept a hand in the cookie jar defensively, making it extremely difficult for opposing guards to handle the ball cleanly. Price stayed attached even when initially beat, consistently going after back taps with high effort and intensity. Offensively, his elite ability to dribble at full speed without losing balance or control stood out, allowing him to cross over, spin, go between the legs, or instantly change directions without the need to slow down to setup a move. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3348607"],"_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-697273981a2a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freshman prospect [player_tooltip player_id='3348607' first='Jeremiah' last='Luke'] showed a good first-step takeoff whether operating out of the triple-threat or catching the ball in stride. Luke's ability to quickly get downhill allowed him to penetrate to the rack and put pressure on the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2556162"],"_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-697273981a2f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2556162' first='David' last='Brown'] III played with an impressive basketball IQ, consistently spotting openings in the lane for entry passes or firing precise skip passes across the court to shooters. Brown showed patience as he anticipated passing windows and never forced the action. After a make, [player_tooltip player_id='2556162' first='David' last='Brown'] pushed the ball up the floor in a hurry, advancing it quickly without allowing the defense time to get set. Even under heavy ball pressure, Brown stayed poised, probing with pace and intent without getting sped up or out of control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2558808"],"_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-697273981a33b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2558808' first='Marquis' last='Gillyard'] played with a crafty and calculated approach, often operating two steps ahead of the defense. He set up kick-outs, countered defenders with his dribble, and finished at the hoop against shot blockers using a creative, high-IQ layup package.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jayce Cardenas ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Plainview","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697273981a38f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayce Cardenas played with next-level pop and burst, showcasing aggressiveness off the catch with a quick first step and explosive takeoffs off the dribble. His dynamic scoring ability stood out, particularly his shot-making from long range off-the-bounce. Cardenas' quick-trigger jumper and effectiveness shooting off relocations separated him as a scoring threat at the guard positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->