Summer League: Guards Who Impressed on Thursday

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I feature 5 guards who caught my attention at the Summer League games last Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jorden Meeks - 2027 - Mater East Academy - Jordan Meeks couldn't miss last Thursday. The combo guard got incredibly hot in the second half, splashing in both jumpers and 3-pointers. I also liked how he continued to hunt shots once he realized his touch was on. If he can keep it going, he'll surely help the Knights stretch the floor next season and give his fellow guards a reliable drive-and-kick option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3271576' first='Keyotti' last='Evans'] - 2029 - CIVICA Academy - [player_tooltip player_id='3271576' first='Keyotti' last='Evans'] was getting it done for the Wolves from 3 point land. He splashed in a few nice triples, showcasing his textbook form. He also slashed and got to the cup a couple of times thanks to his burst and instincts. On the other end of the court, he pestered opponents with his energy and active hands. Helping cause turnovers. Look for him to continue to light it up in the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2318705' first='Greg' last='Ward'] - 2027 - Canyon Springs - [player_tooltip player_id='2318705' first='Greg' last='Ward'] is a prospect who I haven't seen in a minute. But he was capitalizing on scoring chances with Canyon Springs last Thursday. He uses his speed to shake defenders and converts on contested finishes in the lane. His assertiveness also forces the defense to foul him at times. Outside of his scoring, I liked the way that he was competing on defense. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaiah Flowers - 2029 - Mater East Academy - Isaiah Flowers is a rising sophomore who caught my eye with his ability to skirt around his matchup. He attacks the rack with a purpose and locates the basket even when he's in the thick of traffic, He's also a guy that can facilitate for others when he draws the attention of the defense. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2624906' first='Damari' last='Sawall'] - 2029 - Mater East Academy - [player_tooltip player_id='2624906' first='Damari' last='Sawall'] did what he does best, creating his own shot for the Knights regularly against Boulder City. He hits shots from the perimeter and his jumper looks smooth. He also doesn't seem to mind ball pressure much, and protects the rock well on the way to his spots. Defensively, he marked his man and also pushed the pace anytime he/the Knights came up with a steal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->