PH Stomping Grounds: Max’s Guard Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Six of the guards who impressed over the weekend in Sioux Falls at the Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237844"],"_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-6a0db65f2c47e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jack was one of the standouts for [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack'] in Sunday's win over [program_tooltip program_id='2221115' first='Midwest' last='Kings']. Listed at 6'1, Jack has a long wingspan and a strong frame that help him play bigger than his size. Throughout the game he showcased a quick burst to get to the basket, using his strength to finish while drawing a few fouls in the process. In the second half he helped blow the game open by knocking down a handful of threes. Jack doesn't over dribble, and instead lets the game come to him as he scores within the flow of the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2404923"],"_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-6a0db65f2c4c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isaac had to be up there with the event leaders in steals this past weekend. He's a lightning quick guard with great instincts off the ball. Those instincts had him jumping passes like an All Pro defensive back to come up with steals in bulk, and his speed in the open floor helped turn them into two points consistently. In the half-court he did a good job of feeding his bigs on the block, and was dangerous as a pick &amp; roll ball handler with his ability to get downhill and make plays in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2423423"],"_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-6a0db65f2c4e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best pure scorers at the event, Braylon was getting buckets in bulk for [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat']. He's such an explosive athlete who excels at getting to the rim off the dribble and just hanging in the air for difficult finishes. Good body control allows him to take a bump while keeping his chin at the rim to finish at a high percentage. Showed off his bounce in the open floor when he got out in transition for back-to-back dunks on Saturday against [program_tooltip program_id='2078859' first='Starks' last='Elite']. He's coming off of a 30 ppg junior season in Wisconsin, and is now making his name known in Minnesota this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Le'twann Phillips","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Northeast","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Future Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0db65f2c545"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top performers at the 15u level regardless of position, Le'twann was one of the quickest players I saw all weekend. He's relentless pressuring the ball defensively, and excels at turning defense into offense with his quick hands to come up with steals. Even as one of the smaller players on the floor he was fearless getting to the rim and finishing over bigger players. He's a true point guard in the half-court who could set up his teammates out of the pick &amp; roll and excelled at driving and kicking it out to his shooters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3591864"],"_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-6a0db65f2c569"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson showcased his all-around game playing up at the 17u level over the weekend. Starting from a physical standpoint he already has a long frame at 6'3 with fluid athleticism that allows him to play either guard spot. We saw him running the break with comfort, keeping his eyes scanning the floor constantly looking for a teammate slashing to the basket. In the half-court he dished out a number of drive-and-kick assists with his ability to get into the lane and play off two feet to locate an open man. Towards the end of the game with Sanford Sports he drained a deep three from the top of the key with a hand right in his face.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2837662"],"_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-6a0df3cea4cfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riley is an unselfish player who keeps the ball moving for [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']. One thing that stood out with him was his vision and willingness to pass the ball ahead in transition. It's not something that leads to a bucket every time, but a couple times every game his team will get an easy lay-up just because he's picking his head up and tossing the ball ahead. Riley is always looking to create with drive and kick passes or out of the pick &amp; roll. Defensively he's a tough on-ball defender who fights to get over the top of screens out on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->