Heart Of America Hoopfest: 17U Elite 8 PGs

The top 8 17U point guards of this year's Heart of America Hoopfest displayed more traditional roles at the position. They were actively getting guys involved rather than just chucking up shots. Many of them knew when to swing the ball and when to attack the paint. Some even knew how to control the game's tempo actively, whether they knew it or not. Others showed much potential in the ball-handling aspect, and a few could limit their opponents' production on the defensive end as their top priority. Here are the Elite 8 Point Guards that I saw:      A long and quick defensive point guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey'] Select with solid on-ball pressure. Offensively, he is a team-first player who generally looks for his teammates first before a shot. A point guard you could use in any offense who tends to score through the flow of the game.     A strong physical guard who excels against full-court defensive pressure by imposing his will and forcing his way to spots on the floor. He does a good job of dribbling through contact and has a knack for getting to the Free Throw line.     High IQ guard who knows when to swing the ball and when to attack the paint. He also knows when to take a shot from the perimeter once there is rhythm in the offense.     A 2-way strong guard that can help tremendously on the boards. He can grab tough rebounds and lead a break. Does a good job of calling out plays/mismatches and communicates well on the defensive end. He plays with max effort and can rotate in subs from point guard to power forward against certain lineups.     A fast lefty that can weave his way in and out of traffic. Has solid handles and plays smart in tight games. The type of point guard that will attack any opening he sees and sets the tone and play style of his team.     6'0 guard who has the ability to set the pace of a game. He excels more in a fast pace, but he can slow the game down at times as well. He also doesn't mind contesting shots at the rim despite his size, and doesn't like giving up easy buckets.     A point guard who plays with good situational awareness, plays up in competition, and has the best passing ability I've seen at the Heart of America Hoopfest. Plays with good effort and energy despite his team having a rough start to the tournament.     A point guard with potential who plays up in competition and has a good handle on the ball already, with much room for improvement. He never looks out of place against good defensive pressure and always looks to pass first.

The top 8 17U point guards of this year's Heart of America Hoopfest displayed more traditional roles at the position. They were actively getting guys involved rather than just chucking up shots. Many of them knew when to swing the ball and when to attack the paint. Some even knew how to control the game's tempo actively, whether they knew it or not. Others showed much potential in the ball-handling aspect, and a few could limit their opponents' production on the defensive end as their top priority. Here are the Elite 8 Point Guards that I saw: