Prep Hoops Live: More 2028 Combo Guards Worth Monitoring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Circuit was in Chicagoland this past weekend playing host to the annual Prep Hoops Live event. Teams from across the Midwest showed up in big numbers. I was in Batavia all three days checking out guys in the 16U and 15U divisions. In this article we will take a look at a handful of 2028 combo guards that next level coaches should have on their radars. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2869107"],"_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-6a0dac1f62760"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A polished offensive skill set with the ability to score it from multiple levels. In team's first game of weekend he banged in a step back contested 3 off the bounce and another catch and shoot triple. A calm balanced demeaner once in the paint to make smart reads. Handle is clean and creates with a competitiveness off the dribble. Another combo guard from Ajam Hoops with athleticism and efficient playmaking ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2810165"],"_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-6a0dac1f627c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Garst affects the game with his passing ability while getting quality looks for teammates. Plays an off guard role and delivered multiple strong assists during teams' first game of weekend on Friday. Made effective pitch-ahead passes in transition as well as drive and kick reads in the half court setting. Showed good pace pushing off the defensive glass. Made a great slash in the lane then immediately threw it to an open shooter for a knock down 3 for another assist. Adds value with smart activity and selfless play.</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":"Robert Daruling","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Nikia United ","_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-6a0dac1f62853"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Competitive two way player that consistently created offense through defensive activity and hustle. The third leg to a well established Nikia United squad. Drew contact while attacking to the rim in transition. Showed shooting ability from mid range and beyond arc off the bounce. What he impacted the game the most in was his presence sticking on the ball to help create turnovers. Has some bounce at the rim as well. Scored game high 18 in early evening Saturday contest while helping team to an undefeated weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2834522"],"_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-6a0dac1f62882"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caught Eilers last year once and he has continued to build upon his game. Continues to play with toughness and pace consistently attacking downhill and making plays in transition. Finished multiple fast break layups while showing touch on a baseline runner and a crafty left handed finish. Skilled at drawing help defenders and then making an extra pass to shooters. Made an excellent give and go assist off of BLOB action. Stuck out with his competitiveness and attitude to make winning plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381426"],"_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-6a0dac1f628ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Versatile guard that will slide into a 1 or 2 man at the next level. Caught him in action during early morning Sunday game and impacted as both a scorer and facilitator against zone defense. Knocked down catch and shoot threes, added a smooth mid range jumper, and showed poise and touch for an and1 runner and floater off the bounce. Has advanced feel as a passer including kick outs after drawing plus 1 defenders and threading the needle to open guys on the baseline. Picked up defensive activity in the second half to initiate break. Finished with a quiet 20+ plus point performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->