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Jersey Jam Fest Intriguing Guards

Jersey Jam Fest Intriguing Guards
Tom Keller
Tom Keller April 27, 2026 @ 08:05 AM
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Owen Stearns
Owen Stearns 6'2" | SG | 2027
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Elijah Simpkins
Elijah Simpkins 6'2" | CG | 2027
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Marshall Bailey IV
Marshall Bailey IV 6'1" | SG/PG | 2027
PA
Buddy Denard
Buddy Denard 5'11" | CG | 2027
PA
Nazir Tyler
Nazir Tyler 6'2" | SG | 2027
PA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These were a few guards whose play caught my attention over the weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427190"],"_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-69eec376261d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He was affected with his scoring prowess connected on several three-pointers. Also was able to touch the paint and score around the bucket. Denard also showed a lot of flashes of finding teammates for scoring chances, which is something I really haven't seen him do much of in the past times I've evaluated him. Denard also found ways to rebound the ball. I'm glad he showed that he could do some of that because doing that should only make his stock rise as a prospect. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194372"],"_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-69eec37626264"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler is a sturdy shot-maker who thrived connecting on shoots from deep throughout the day. He was a mainstay hunting shots off the basketball. Tyler showed some flashes of facilitating finding teammates for scoring chances. Tyler found ways to rebound the ball. He should see some more traction at the low major level during the grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2467306"],"_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-69eec376262f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Liked the way Bailey found ways to stay relevant in the game. He connected on a pair of three pointers and if he left open from three he will make you pay. Like how he was constantly talking on the defensive end and is an extension of the coach when he is on the floor. Bailey found his way in passing lanes to get steals. Should see division ones tracking him throughout the UAA sessions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2553762"],"_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-69eec3762636a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stearns is a lead guard with good positional size. Like the versatility he brings to the game. He scored the ball in different ways and showed that he can make a three if he is given space. Liked how he is able to play off of two feet when he is around the paint. Stearns made the most of crashing the boards and scoring off of 2nd chance efforts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470580"],"_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-69ef5f3488380"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Like the way that Simpkins provides depth in the backcourt being able to play on or off the basketball. He is a tad wiry which allows him to find his way into open gaps of the defense. Simpkins is an effective off-ball slasher in the half-court and uses it to his advantage. He had a few assists and found others for scoring chances. Simpkins also made a trip to the charity stripe. He tracks as a scholarship prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These were a few guards whose play caught my attention over the weekend.

Buddy Denard

Buddy Denard

PA
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Buddy
Denard CG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
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Plymouth Whitemarsh
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PA
Jersey Jam Fest Intriguing Guards
He was affected with his scoring prowess connected on several three-pointers. Also was able to touch the paint...
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Buddy Denard

State: Pennsylvania
School: Plymouth Whitemarsh
Club: Full Court Philly
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Nazir Tyler

Nazir Tyler

PA
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Nazir
Tyler SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Father Judge
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PA
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Nazir Tyler

State: Pennsylvania
School: Father Judge
Club: Philly Revolution
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Marshall Bailey IV

Marshall Bailey IV

PA
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Marshall
Bailey IV SG/PG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Westtown
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PA
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Owen Stearns

Owen Stearns

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SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Owen
Stearns SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Great Barrington Academy
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Jersey Jam Fest Intriguing Guards
Stearns is a lead guard with good positional size. Like the versatility he brings to the game. He...
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Owen Stearns

State: New England
School: Great Barrington Academy
Club: Rhode Island Elite
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Elijah Simpkins

Elijah Simpkins

VA
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Elijah
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Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Bishop Ireton
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VA
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State: Virginia
School: Bishop Ireton
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