Next up is Alex Lloyd. Though his frame is slight, he knows how to operate in the paint and float into that short corner for a drop off pass and play to his strengths. More of a slasher, Lloyd has shown a great ability to take the punishment and still finish in the paint with either hand. His package of finishing moves at the rim always keep a defender guessing. Lloyd’s basketball IQ is on display as he moves around the court and finds his creases to get open. Boozer finds him easily on high-low action just based on Lloyd’s movement without the ball. Don’t let his bucket getting around the basket fool you though, Lloyd can stretch the floor as well and shoot it with confidence from behind the arc. Finding that next level this year on the circuit will help immensely in the win column as well as expanding his profile.

The 6-4 junior guard makes a lot of things happen whether it’s as the primary ball handler or facilitating for his teammates. Lloyd is a natural three-level scorer who can stop on a dime shooting off the bounce as well as off the catch. Lloyd is a skilled guard who isn’t afraid when it comes to scoring at the front of the rim through traffic where he can draw contact. On the defensive side, he shows a ton of versatility where he can be an aggressive on the ball defender.

The 6-4 sophomore guard had a dominant showing from the opening tip where he was staying aggressive as well as getting bucket after bucket. Lloyd has displayed a ton of confidence in his game whether he can get to the rim or knock down jumpers off the catch. On the defensive end, Lloyd’s stock continues to rise as he is emerging as a Top-10 prospect in this year’s sophomore class. Lloyd finished with a game-high 30 points and six rebounds in the rout over Mariner.

The 6-4 junior guard is a highly talented two-way prospect who can make havoc on both ends of the floor. Lloyd has a combination skillset of scoring off the bounce and off the catch. He brings a smooth presence where he can score at the front of the rim as well as from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, Lloyd is very active in the passing lanes where he shows great energy and is quick to get steals to turn defense into offense.

The 6-4 junior has evolved his game to a whole new level this season where he is consistently mixed up his inside-out scoring presence. Lloyd is a dominant point guard who displayed his pure passing skills and brought his athleticism with him crashing the glass against several players. His recruitment is expected to take a huge leap this season as he has received offers from Dayton, Florida Atlantic, Florida State and several others.

Alex Lloyd, A 6-4 junior is one of the top uprising prospects not just in the state, but emerging to be a top-tier prospect across the nation. Lloyd does a great job fulfilling the point guard position and can initiate any type of offense displaying his great feel for the game. Lloyd plays with an unselfish knack of making the extra pass or impact the game in a variety of ways. His defensive mechanics have continued to improve as he has a long wingspan where he can be very active off the ball by jumping the passing lanes to get steals. He moves really well laterally as well where he can contest shots at the front of the rim.

Key Returners: Alexander Lloyd 6-4 SG (2025). The junior guard is a highly talented two-way prospect who can make havoc on both ends of the floor. Lloyd has a combination skillset of scoring off the bounce and off the catch. He brings a smooth presence where he can score at the front of the rim as well as from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, Lloyd is very active in the passing lanes where he averaged nearly two steals per game for Westminster Academy last season as a sophomore. He also has good passing and ball-handling skills for his size.

The 6-5 junior guard is a highly talented two-way prospect who can make havoc on both ends of the floor. Lloyd has a combination skillset of scoring off the bounce and off the catch. He brings a smooth presence where he can score at the front of the rim as well as from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, Lloyd is very active in the passing lanes where he averaged nearly two steals per game for Westminster Academy last season as a sophomore. He also has good passing and ball-handling skills for his size.

Nightrydas 16 U squad is obviously headlined by the Boozer twins but the reason they are so tough to beat is the balance their team has and how different guys contribute every game around them. Lloyd is a steady presence who led the team in scoring and shot a ridiculous percentage from the floor. Knocking down jumpers from spot-up and running off screens, Lloyd was hitting the shots that his teammates set up. An impressive athlete in the open floor, Lloyd had a couple transition finishes and had a tough and-1 spin layup. Defensively, Lloyd looked to jump passing lanes and even took a charge on an out-of-control driver. An unsung hero of one of the top grassroots teams in the country, Lloyd is well deserving of praise and high major interest.