Guards Who Controlled the Game at Great Lakes Finals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good guard play stood out throughout the <strong>Prep Hoops Great Lakes Finals</strong>. Some guards controlled tempo. Others scored when their team needed a basket. A few made their impact by getting downhill, creating for teammates, and making the right play under pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413945"],"_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-6a16057338c3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2413945' first='Mason' last='Trammell'] was one of the better all-around guards I watched. He controlled the game and looked comfortable with the ball in his hands. When the game got close, Trammell wanted the ball. That stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was able to get to the basket, make plays, and also shoot it. His poise helped PSB stay organized in important moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2137317"],"_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-6a16057338cc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2137317' first='Andrew' last='Riethman'] showed value as a triple-threat player. He looked comfortable catching the ball and making decisions from there. Riethman gave PSB another player who could score, move the ball, and keep the offense flowing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2854194"],"_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-6a16057338d2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2854194' first='Cole' last='Tyson'] stood out as a shooter. He was ready to shoot when the ball found him, but he also did not mind putting the ball on the floor. That balance matters because it keeps defenders from running him off the line without a plan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2539856"],"_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-6a16057338d91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter Hartfield gave Rise Elite a guard who could help stabilize the offense. He brought backcourt depth and gave his team another player who could handle pressure and compete. Hartfield's presence helped round out a strong Rise Elite group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382060"],"_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-6a16057338ded"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacob Brown showed why he is such an interesting combo guard. He can create his own shot, set up teammates, and play with athleticism. Brown's ability to shoot from long range adds another layer to his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is not just a scorer. He also sees the floor and can make plays for others. That combination makes him a tough matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The best guards at Great Lakes Finals were not all the same type of player. Trammell controlled the game. Tyson brought shooting. Brown brought athletic scoring and playmaking. Hartfield and Riethman added steady value. Together, they showed how important guard play was throughout the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->