Prep Hoops Live: Underrated Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guard play was on full display this past weekend at Prep Hoops Live. Several standout performances came from under-the-radar prospects who proved they deserve more attention from coaches and scouts moving forward. Here are five guards that proved they should be getting more looks from coaches or scouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3636506"],"_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-6a0f8f8af11d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While playing for Midwest Bobcats, Miles looked every bit the part of a floor general throughout the weekend. Against ABC Team Carr, he consistently created quality looks for teammates and showcased impressive vision in pick-and-roll situations. A couple of behind-the-back assists highlighted his creativity, while his ability to fit passes into tight windows stood out all game long. He has a soft touch around the rim and made a couple floaters. He also nailed some 3's showing he is a real problem on the offensive end. He finished the first half with 18 points. He showed off the clutch gene as well as he got a steal and layup with seconds remaining to beat ABC Team Carr by two. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3647251,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_0828.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_0828.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3647251" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3622777"],"_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-6a0f8f8af120a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tahj played for a very fun to watch Peoria Dream team over the weekend. Many times he was the off-ball guard, but that does not takeaway from what he was able to do. Tahj is a three-level scorer with some shiftiness to him. Against Legacy Ice he was getting to his spots and executing. He hit 3 3's and a couple mid-range jumpers showing that he is not someone you want to leave open. He complements his scoring package with tight ball-handling and an unselfish approach as a passer. A true offensive threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3572488"],"_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-6a0f8f8af122d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayden was off to a blazing hot start against Gods Gift this past weekend. He had 8 of Crossovers first 12 points and he did not stop there. Jayden is a blazing quick guard with a smooth jumper and explosive first step. He was also great at finding open teammates cutting to the basket. Jayden's electric first step put defenders at a disadvantage right away. He had a couple nice finishes around the basket that showed finesse and he was able to finish with contact as well. Jayden is a prospect to look out for moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3647254,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_0836-crop-3507x2303-1779404363.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_0836-crop-3507x2303-1779404363.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3647254" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /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":"Andrezj Walker","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_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":"Peoria","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Peoria Dream","_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-6a0f8f8af1284"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another player that caught my eye over the weekend from Peoria Dream is Andrezj Walker. Andrezj is a high-motor guard that plays with a very quick pace, but also remains in control. He is a very tough guard to contain because of his shiftiness, first step, and great handle. Off the break he is always looking to push it in transition for easy buckets. He is also able to knock down the three ball if the defense is sagging. Against Legacy Ice he drilled 2 in the first half. Once he got downhill, he consistently made the right read and kept defenders guessing. He was unpredictable and the defense could not figure him out all game. A Wiry Combo-guard with a high motor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3647262,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_0790_7bf291-crop-3910x2568-1779404494.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_0790_7bf291-crop-3910x2568-1779404494.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3647262" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2834506"],"_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-6a0f8f8af12a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gabe was one of the more impressive shooters that I saw all weekend. He has elite range, but doesn't settle. While playing against High Hoops he put up a very strong performance. What first caught my eye was his on-ball defense. He also impacted the game defensively with relentless on-ball pressure and the ability to pick up full court. He caused multiple turnovers leading to easy buckets for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075830' first='Sharks' last='Basketball Academy']. With the ball he was very patient and waited to pick his spots. Once he got to his spots he was knocking down shots at an efficient clip. He can go inside as well as he was great going downhill and drawing contact. Gabe looks like a 2028 prospect with plenty of long-term upside on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->