SWBC 2026: Intriguing Point Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I attended the 2026 <strong>Southwest Basketball Camp</strong> at the PHHacility in Phoenix, AZ from August 17-18. There was some strong guard play all weekend from players who could orchestrate an offense and make everyone around them better. These were point guards/floor generals who stood out to me.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3726197"],"_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-6a8fc28bc1f2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At only 5'9, Brody could do it all at the PG position. Lasering in fast break passes from half court, driving in and kicking out to find the open man, hitting multiple threes, scoring up top and in the paint as well. His vision at that size is impressive, and he can lace a ball to a teammate even if he's covered. For a smaller guard he has incredible body control and balance, still getting to the rim and finishing through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3727303"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a8fc28bc1fb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Excellent court vision, with a high IQ for the game. Dangerous off the pick-n-roll, getting to the FT line off screens and finding an open man when the defense collapses on him. He did this countless times at the showcase, and it led to a lot of made three pointers from his teammates. Not only can he read the pick-n-roll with ease, he can also shake free with quick spin moves in the midrange, either rising for the jumper or leaning in for a layup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2741030"],"_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-6a8fc28bc1fff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His small frame and shifty play-style can catch defenders off guard, freeing up space for him to zip in passes to teammates. He can pass with precision from multiple different areas of the court, whether it be to a cutting man in the paint or a wide look for a corner three. On the defensive end, his quick feet and burst make it tough for anyone to blow by him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3726238"],"_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-6a8fc28bc2049"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An excellent decision maker with the ball in his hands, and plays with a lot of poise, passing up his own shot attempts for higher percentage looks whenever necessary. Played well in transition, knowing when to fire a ball into his teammate. And when the defense leaves him alone, he can knock down shots from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2894935"],"_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-6a8fc28bc2092"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Extremely skilled on both sides of the court. He plays with active hands on defense, always looking for a chance to get a tipped ball. On offense, he makes sharp reads, knowing when to dish and when to do it himself. His shiftiness lets him get good positioning while driving on opponents, and once he's at the rack he's crafty enough to score even without a favorable angle at the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2759167"],"_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-6a8fc28bc20d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Great pace of play, often looking like the most in-control player on the court. He lets the game come to him, not trying to force anything, but still gets his at all three levels: off the dribble threes, midrange pullups, and drive-and-spin layups. He has a strong defensive presence, knowing where his spots are and when to get there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->