Live Period Preview: 2028 Delaware Guards, part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's part two of the rising junior guards who you'll want to see during the June Live Period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2885311' first='Benji' last='Thomas'] | 6'0 G 2028 Salesianum </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming back home after a year away, Thomas punishes opposing teams with his speed. He suffocates other guards at the point of attack, not allowing them to do anything other than get off the ball immediately. Offensively, Thomas creates separation off the dribble with how quickly he goes from slow to fast and gets deep into the paint for two points or an assist. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2380968' first='Nyle' last='Watson'] | 6'0 G 2028 Sanford </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A literal wrench on defense, no 2028 prospect – guard or otherwise – causes more chaos on that end than Watson. He thrives on forcing turnovers and generating extra possessions as a physical on-ball defender. Then when he's back on offense, Watson offers versatility as facilitator and floor spacer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3479140' first='Avieon' last='Waples'] | 5'10 G Delmar </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In many ways, Waples is a mirror image of his brother Tymere – an electric combo who gets East and West off the bounce. The younger Waples has a knack for splitting double teams and beating extra defenders with his change of direction. But if by some chance he can't get into the lane, he can and will get his jumper off from different spots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2566662' first='Justin' last='Webb'] | 6'0 G 2028 Conrad </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Going from rotation player to offensive focal point, Webb is a burgeoning shotmaker with a clip from deep. He can get his within the flow of the offense, coming off a screen and pulling up or snaking back inside before dropping the ball off to the dunker or getting to a scoop finish. And teams have to pay attention to him at all times because he knows when to cut front-side or backdoor for two. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2461961' first='Aaron' last='Whitaker'] | 6'1 G 2028 William Penn </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best at what he does and competitor, Whitaker is “hand down, man down” personified. He's in-range shortly after crossing halfcourt and every shot of his looks good; so if a defender closes out late, he's done for. Further, Whitaker can be difficult to guard off the catch because he can use his strength to bruise his way to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2564246' first='Corey' last='Williams'] | 5'8 G 2028 St. Georges </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams plays with some bop in his step and a glide in his strides as he attacks defenses. He gets to his spots rhythmically, beating his primary defender with short bursts then getting his shot off, exactly how he steps in front of passes on defense. And when a second defender steps up to help, Williams will throw the kick out or pocket pass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->