What 2029 Point Guard/Combo Guards Impressed at Run N Slam?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend at Run N Slam in Fort Wayne I focused on the 2029 prospects from the state of Illinois.&nbsp; Here I examine the 2029 Point Guard Prospects at the event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2940657' first='Duece' last='Johnson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson has next up at Marist.&nbsp; The long and lanky 6'2” point guard is slick with the ball in his hands having wiggle off the bounce.&nbsp; Explosive burst with the rock in his hands.&nbsp; Soft touch finishing game around the hoop.&nbsp; Solid passing feel hitting cutters and making plays off live dribbles.&nbsp; Lead guard that rebounds well for his position and flies around on the defensive end.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2415762' first='Christian' last='Burge'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burge is a 6'0” 2029 point guard from Lake Park High School.&nbsp; Good athlete and the length plays on the defensive end.&nbsp; Sneaks in for put backs.&nbsp; Solid three point shooter especially spotting up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2446967' first='Drake' last='Cadle'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benet 6'0” point guard is a quality three point shooter that lets it fly with confidence.&nbsp; He also stood out playing in the open floor with his outlet passing, speed, and getting to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Darian Lopez ([program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lopez is a 6'0” Rockford Guilford point guard that has plus length for his size and moves his feet on the defensive end.&nbsp; The lefty rebounds very well and is an adept finisher around the hoop on reverse layups and put backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2862587' first='Dajuan' last='Brown'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is one of the more talented combo guards in the class.&nbsp; The Bradley Bourbonnais guard is a plus shooter especially from the corners off the catch.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that pushes in transition and has some passing flair in there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2886496' first='TJ' last='Jamison'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamison is among the best prospects in the 2029 class.&nbsp; The Whitney Young combo guard has elite positional size at 6'4” which makes him impactful on both ends of the court.&nbsp; Defensively he uses his size and length to overwhelm smaller guards for steals.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that gets to the rim off the bounce with his size, strength, and crafty handles.&nbsp; Plus rebounder, passes on the move, and can play above the rim as he caught a lob on a baseline out of bounds play.&nbsp; Feathery stroke from beyond the arc off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2986698' first='Mason' last='Spicer'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whitney Young point guard is a southpaw who has had a solid spring.&nbsp; Connective passer that moves it in the half court.&nbsp; Moves his feet pretty well on the defensive end and has a nose for the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2767906' first='Ronald' last='Johnson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson showcased the well-rounded game the Mt. Carmel guard has become known for in the contest we caught.&nbsp; Strong lead guard with good size.&nbsp; Rebounds well for his position and puts pressure on the ball.&nbsp; Slick ball handler shown on a hesi drive where he completed an and-1 along with creating space on a step back three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2918205' first='Keiwon' last='Gulley'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong and compact lead guard is a monster on the defensive end with his stout frame and quick hands as he created multiple steals with his on ball pressure defense.&nbsp; Pitbull on the defensive end.&nbsp; He gets to the foul line and rack with burst off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2918202' first='Kaden' last='McClellan'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very nice game on Sunday for the Bloom lead guard.&nbsp; Wiry point guard that impacted defensively with his quickness recording a handful of steals.&nbsp; Lived at the foul line with his speed and slick handle through traffic.&nbsp; Pushed in the open floor and showcased his ability to zip passes through traffic for dimes on the fly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>John Starks (Zero Fears)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Starks caught our attention as a 5'8” point guard from Homewood Flossmoor that can really go!&nbsp; The smaller guard makes up for it with burst to the rim, slick euro steps, and pure speed blowing past defenders.&nbsp; Advanced finishing game at a young age for his size.&nbsp; Solid passer that moves his feet on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Redditt (Zero Fears)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'8” guard put his name on the map with his burst to the rim.&nbsp; Crisp ball handler that gets to his spots including for pull up jumpers.&nbsp; Scrappy defender and solid passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->