Slept-On Combo Guards

<p>A relatively new spot in recent history, the combo guard combines the better parts of a shooting guard and point guard to create the ultimate guard. This position has no easy task, however, as players are usually required to be able to score the ball at a high rate while also leading and running the offense and making point guard-like decisions all on the fly. No, this position is not for the weak, and only the best combo guards are able to truly succeed in this coveted position. Continue reading for a look at some of the top underrated combo guards from the lovely state of Idaho.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1108108" first="Brandon" last="Bethel"], Mountain Home:</strong> Bethel embodies the spirit of the combo guard, perhaps better than anybody in the state, as he is required to be a full time point guard and full time shooting guard for Mountain Home. Bethel does an excellent job of scoring the basketball from anywhere on the court and knows how to get buckets when his team needs them most. Bethel is also a high IQ basketball player who can make excellent reads on the offensive end of the floor and routinely puts his teammates in positions to succeed.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="921089" first="Trentyn" last="Kreager"], Priest River:</strong> Perhaps due to playing at a smaller school, Kreager has never received the recognition he deserves. Kreager can score really well at all three levels and can also command the offense with ease. He has already shown a great ability to lead Priest River to the state tournament and will look to do so again during this upcoming season. Kreager is a tough competitor who does not back down from any opposing players on the court. Watch for Trentyn to make a big impact on the competition this season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1108109" first="Cooper" last="Kesler"], Hillcrest:</strong> Kesler is a great combo guard and one of the best shooters in the state. He has shown glimpses of being able to lead his team really well and will finally get a chance to put his skills on full display thanks to a larger role during the upcoming season. Kesler has great ball handling skills and rarely commits turnovers which helps him to fulfill his point guard duties with ease. Watch for Kesler to light up a gym near you at any point this season.</p>