DMV Live Intriguing Guard Scorers NJ + PA

Redler does a really good job staying composed and never seems to get sped up, consistently taking what the defense gives him. While athletic guards can sometimes pressure him and create issues, he still finds ways to control the pace and make smart decisions with the basketball. Redler runs to rebounds on the defensive end and can quickly turn those into fast-break opportunities. One thing I really liked was his ability to deliver shovel passes like a goal-line quarterback to athletic slashers running ahead of him in transition. He is extremely quick going from inbounder to shot hunter and showed he can connect on threes while on the move. Redler is comfortable operating in the two-man game and consistently rewards his screeners with scoring opportunities. His craftiness with the ball stands out, especially in one-on-one situations where he uses fakes to get defenders off balance and finds ways to draw fouls by initiating contact. When he gets into a rhythm from behind the arc, he can become nearly impossible to slow down. His play over the weekend allowed him to receive two division one offers from Manhattan and Marist. I think you will see more low and mid majors get involved over the summer.     He does a good job getting to the foul line and keeps the ball moving by consistently finding shooters in rhythm. He is a sneaky athlete who crashes the offensive glass effectively and does a nice job putting himself around the basketball as an off-ball slasher. He shows good touch around the rim and fills the lane well in transition, displaying quickness and burst when going downhill. He also pushes the ball ahead to teammates to create easy scoring chances and can space the floor if given room to get his shot off. While he is a bit undersized at the lead guard position, adding more weight to his frame should help him continue to develop and handle physicality at a higher level.     Greene used his blend of strength and size to bully his way to spots on the floor effortlessly. I was a fan of how he broke the game down and exploited one-on-one matchups. He found ways to score through contact and create free scoring opportunities at the foul line. Defensively, he consistently came up with deflections and disrupted passing lanes. Greene also goes out of his way to rebound the basketball and make his presence felt on the glass.     Slevin impacts the game in a variety of ways, starting with his communication on the defensive end where he consistently talks and directs traffic for his teammates. Offensively, he moves the ball well within the flow of the offense and can knock down catch-and-shoot threes when playing off the ball. He also showed the ability to score using his in-between game and did a nice job getting downhill to seek out contact, which led to trips to the foul line. Slevin found bodies to box out and displayed strong awareness on the floor by pointing teammates to the right spots to help create successful possessions.     Williams impacts the game in a variety of ways. He gets into passing lanes on defense to come up with steals and shows good timing as a shot blocker. In transition, he is very effective filling the lane as a trailer and displays soft touch around the basket. He is a crafty finisher inside, sets solid off-ball screens, boxes out well, and can push the ball up the floor after securing rebounds. Williams is also a threat to knock down shots from beyond the arc. I like the versatility he brings and the overall impact he leaves on the outcome of the game.     Ajunwa is a threat to score around the bucket. His quick-twitch first step allows him to get by defenders and create downhill opportunities. He attacks the rim with strength, seeks out contact, and earns trips to the foul line. Defensively, he is effective at staying in front of opposing players and applying pressure on the ball. Would like to see him play off two feet more consistently when attacking the basket.     The physical downhill bully used his blend of power and size to get wherever he wanted on the floor. Built like a freight train, he had no issues embracing contact and consistently put pressure on the defense. He spent plenty of time at the foul line and converted on opportunities there, though he also left a few points on the board by missing some chances. He showcased his athleticism by playing above the rim and filled the lane hard in transition. Okebata is a prospect who should continue to see traction at the low-major level.