BATL Powered By Dr. Dish: Best 14U Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Battle at the Lakes is powered by Dr. Dish</strong>—the world's #1 selling shooting machine, helping players get 5X more reps and unlock their potential at home.&nbsp;<a href="https://hubs.ly/Q03l3YDy0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click Here to Train Like a Pro</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2847647' first='Paris' last='Kyles'] - Kyles is a six-foot-two-inch 2030 guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite']. Kyles play varsity as a 8th grader last season. Kyles displays great length for his age, ball handling abilities, and shot creation skill. Kyles deep shooting range and quickness make him incredibly effective with the ball in his hands.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deair Smith - Smith is a 2030 guard for Sanford Sports Academy Black. Smith is lightning quick with the ball, and strong despite his shorter stature. He defends on the ball well hounding ball handlers, and off the ball his quickness enables him to jump passes. Smith showed improved shooting from beyond the arc this weekend from last year and a bit height growth.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8I3LnjvA2Pc","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8I3LnjvA2Pc </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2524088' first='Max' last='Gardner'] - Gardner is a guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 3SSB 2030 and played JV at Apple Valley. Gardner is a point guard, good ball handler under pressure and moves the ball well. He looks like he's grown a few inches since the winter, and gained strength.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2524083' first='Landon' last='Morales'] - Morales is a 2030 guard from Osseo-Maple Grove and plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite']. Morales in the Semis hit 7 3-pointers showing good shooting mechanics and a quick, smooth release. Morales handled the ball Saturday as the lead guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] and ran it again Sunday.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kam Lewis - Lewis is a 2030 guard from Sartell and plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2888391' first='Minnesota' last='Comets'] Little. Lewis impressed last year at 13U and so far in the couple games I've seen him he's shown good ability as a spot-up shooter, and displays good vision as a passer. Lewis has good strength for his age.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brody Berndt - Berndt is a 2030 guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2888391' first='Minnesota' last='Comets'] Elite Little and from Janesville. When Berndt was a aggressive with the ball, and find</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2860569' first='Wes' last='Guilmette'] - Guilmette is a 2030 guard from Minnetonka and plays for [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Greene. Guilmette is a very good passer, exhibits good strength for his age, and does well when going downhill attacking rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2892259' first='Ray' last='Ray Dildy'] - Didly is a six-foot 2030 Minnetonka guard that plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2859102' first='Hoop' last='Habits Elite'] UA 14U. Dildy has solid size as a guard, good handle, and attacks downhill well. Dildy can defend on the wing at this age group and uses his size to his advantage. Dildy shows good finishing ability and solid touch around the basket.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VYPMVyDk4iY","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VYPMVyDk4iY </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper Burslie - Burslie is a 2030 guard from Annandale and play for [program_tooltip program_id='2859102' first='Hoop' last='Habits Elite'] UA 14U. Burslie displayed outside shooting ability and got open off the ball well for Hoop Habits.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3240758' first='Niles' last='Bennett'] - Bennett is a 2030 guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 3SSB 2030. Bennett played varsity at Blake this past season being a key contributor to a team that made state. Bennett already has mature strength compared to his counterparts, and has showcased solid shooting ability while be a good scorer off the bounce.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2862314' first='Marshawn' last='Gray'] - Gray is a six-foot-two-inch 2030 guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 3SSB 2030. Gray played JV at Eden Prairie this past year. Gray like last year at 13U is bigger than a lot of other players his age. He has good ball skills, and when going at the basket displays good ability.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>AJ Ahelegbe - Ahelegbe is a six-foot-one-inch 2030 guard for Martin Bros from Iowa. Ahelegbe in the three games I saw him play this weekend not one player could guard him in any game. Ahelegbe led Martin Bros to the Championship, a game in which they won. Ahelegbe showed ability to use his size to score at the rim, and athleticism to get out in transition. Ahelegbe showed outside shooting as well hitting from beyond the arc well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>June 19th is the <a href="https://events.prephoopsnext.com/e/2197/register/middle-school-camp-minnesota">Prep Hoops Next Middle School Camp</a>. Receive $10 off registration with CODE <strong>SCHMIDT1026.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->