Midwest Warmups: Top Playmaking Combo Guards Regardless Of Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend I was in Rockford taking in games from the classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029. Some great historical AAU programs were in attendance and guys showed out in bunches. Here we will take a look at a half dozen combo guards across those divisions that stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3254612"],"_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-69e91d6be1a1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">High motor guard that puts downhill pressure on defense with the ball. Would fit into either a 1 or 2 spot at this phase in his career. Consistently created offensive flow with drive and kick actions, back door passes, or finding cutters in the lane. Mixes in runners or drives to the hole at the rim through contact. Defensively will remain active on bigger bodies to contest. Overall a team first gritty guard that helps battle to win plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2575785"],"_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-69e91d6be1a7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stanley brings true shot making and perimeter value to the offensive side of the ball. Knock down catch and shoot 3 guy from various actions within flow. Can go off the bounce into shot with confidence. Sees the floor well on the handle. Makes necessary pitch-ahead passes in transition. Liked his ability make a heavy impact from the wing spot and produce efficient plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2825706"],"_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-69e91d6be1ac5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What sticks out about Crowley off the bat is his strong compact frame and his willingness to compete vs more athleticism. He has an impressionable motor and solid feel for the game. Crashes the glass with a mentality to win the battle and will convert on second chance opportunities. Shows vision while handling to share the ball accordingly when options are available. Will break out of traps or sticky situations to make sound decisions. A high IQ team oriented combo guard that makes the right plays when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2846906"],"_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-69e91d6be1b0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Longer guard that utilizes length to advantage on both sides. Initiates offense off rebounds with court vision. Comes off ball screens hard to drive into openings and sees what is available. Attacks downhill with purpose. Can step back for a three in rhythm. Cuts off the ball and moves efficiently as well. Defensively is active on the ball to disrupt flow. Can convert through contact for and1's. High energy with positive activity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2378345"],"_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-69e91d6be1b50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reynolds can do a bit of everything at a solid pace with feel and unselfish play. Handling wise is smooth and keeps his head up to consistently find cutters or deliver drop-offs for assists in the paint. Scores it in a variety of ways. Baseline drives, transition finishes, catch and shoot threes, attacking off the bounce with hesitations are all fair game. Possesses volume activity on the other side of the ball as well. Well rounded combo guard that will keep turning heads from the class of 2029. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2595698"],"_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-69e91d6be1b95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another explosive wing for Mac Irvin that brings eye catching activity to his game. Likes to play above the rim on both ends. Showed offensive versatility with spot up threes, floaters in lane, and strong decision-making capabilities with the correct reads. Will make the extra pass when defense collapses. A strong 2-way contributor that uses natural athletic ability to advantage while also competing with smart IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->