Crafty Offensive Guards in the 757
Jaylani Darden Jaylani Darden 6'3" | CG Norview | 2021 State VA 6’3 2021 -One of the lankiest guards I saw all year. Uses his size to elevate over smaller guards. -Consistent spot up shooter from deep. -Knows how to…
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Jaylani Darden
Jaylani
Darden
6'3" | CG
Norview | 2021
State
VA
6’3 2021
-One of the lankiest guards I saw all year. Uses his size to elevate over smaller guards.
-Consistent spot up shooter from deep.
-Knows how to get his own when it matters most. Capable slasher and finisher.
-Terrific body control allows him to finish with contact.
-Can run efficiently from either guard spot.
Jayden Epps
Jayden
Epps
6'1" | CG
Combine Academy | 2022
State
#41
Nation
NC
6’2 2022
-Has an insane amount of star power. Carries himself in a way that demands respect on the court.
-Can pull up from 30.
-Epps never seems to get down on himself on the offensive side of the ball. This is actually crucial because Epps is shoot first. The confidence makes him lethal.
-Terrific at attacking off of the inbound. The defense has to track him constantly.
Christian Moore
Christian
Moore
6'1" | CG
Cape Henry | 2021
State
VA
6’2 2021
-Has a nearly unlimited amount of dribble moves to break down his matchup. Few stopped him in a one on one scenario last season.
-Moore can pull from 30.
-Moore has an excellent touch from each zone on the court. This allows him to bug the defense constantly.
-Excellent at using screens to create.
-Creative even in the open court.
Kenyon Giles
Kenyon
Giles
5'11" | PG
Oscar Smith | 2022
NV
5’10 2022
-One of the best shooters in his class, period.
-Will finish a 40%+ 3 point shooter in his career both in high school and likely the next level.
-Utilizes the pump fake beautifully.
-Elevates enough on his jumper that he can convert and one shots off the pull up.
-Underrated on ball defender. Applies pressure expertly.
Elijah White Elijah White 5'11" | PG Kempsville | 2022 State VA 5’9 2022
-Excels at exploiting a lackluster defensive effort. You have to be vigilant when guarding him.
-One of the best mid range scorers in the area. Loves to pull up off of the bounce.
-White is a very solid shooter from deep. He uses his range to keep the defense guessing.
-White uses his in and out move effectively, freezing his matchups a majority of the time.