Slept On Prospects: Point Guards

It is imperative to understand that the talent pool in Nevada is deeper than some think. This article will help shed light to that fact with these names who may not be the "top" ranked prospects within their classes, but still to make an impact when they step on the floor.    Brycen is a dawg defensively, pressuring the ball heavily and contesting everything around him without letting up. He runs an offense well, keeping his teammates involved all throughout the game, but he can also score in bunches when he needs to, whether it's getting downhill to the basket or taking steals back the other way in transition. He's the type of player who impacts winning even when the shots aren't falling.     Justin is a shifty point guard who can get into the paint and create, whether that means finding a shooter on the kick-out or knocking down an easy floater himself. His footwork stands out too, playing off two feet to keep his options open once he picks his dribble up on paint attacks, which lets him stay patient and make the right read instead of forcing a play. Defensively, he pressures the ball and plays with active hands, staying in passing lanes and making things difficult for opposing guards.     Azari is a pure scorer with three-level scoring ability, capable of hurting defenses from anywhere on the floor and he's one of the best in his class at putting the ball in the basket. He plays with a dawg mentality, never giving up on any plays and competing on every possession regardless of the score. Defensively, he pressures the ball aggressively and plays with active hands, bringing that same competitive edge to both ends of the floor. AJ is primed to take a leap this year and be one of the leaders for Cheyenne.     Rennex is a pure point guard who operates an offense with the best of them, always looking to create for his teammates before looking for his own. He can finish well at the basket, has a knockdown three, and gets to the foul line often, giving him a scoring package that's hard to game-plan for. Defensively, he's a pest, always finding himself creating turnovers and making life miserable for opposing ball-handlers.     Jamario is a pest defensively, the type of player who could lead the state in charges taken with how often he sacrifices his body for the extra possession. He runs an offense well too, keeping his team poised throughout a game no matter how it's going, staying steady when the momentum swings either way. Offensively, he can knock down the three ball, get to a one-dribble pull-up, and finish floaters around the basket, giving him more a scoring punch that complements his defensive motor.     Brennen is a sharpshooting score first type of PG with an automatic three ball and an automatic midrange jumper, giving defenses no comfortable spot to lay off him. He uses that scoring prowess to create openings for his teammates, and when help arrives, he makes the right play and finds the open man for an open shot instead of forcing the issue. He's gotten stronger over the summer and plays with the stamina to compete his heart out on both sides of the ball all game.

It is imperative to understand that the talent pool in Nevada is deeper than some think. This article will help shed light to that fact with these names who may not be the "top" ranked prospects within their classes, but still to make an impact when they step on the floor.