Summer Roundup: Point Guard Play

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking a look back at some of the solid point guard play of guys from KS programs this summer. One of the top positional groups overall in the class of 2023 in Kansas, here are 8 guys we got to take a look at a bunch this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62ebf9fec0996","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1412781"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Really quick and energetic point guard with a good burst off the bounce. Tough shot maker inside of the perimeter in the middle area and gets a ton of effective paint touches. Good on ball defender with pesky and active hands. Really solid summer playing with Oz Elite and a couple other programs where he was effective wherever he was. Provides a great punch from the point guard spot.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1288886"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Not updated on the profile, but played with SSA Elite White this spring and summer and had solid run playing both on and off the ball. Great command of the floor with a solid handle and passing ability. Really tough nosed guard who handles pressure well, rebounds it, and can keep the ball out of the paint. Poised for a big senior campaign.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1146272"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Very talented point guard who will see a bump in our rankings in the fall. Dynamic with the ball in his hands especially playing off ball screens. Hits rollers, lobs, and kick outs with accuracy and makes the game easier for others. Really tough pull up jumper, and a trong finisher off two feet. Earned a Washburn offer for his play.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1378390"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Backed up his 6A player of the year in KS with some big time point guard play on the UA Circuit with Run. His mix of athleticism, balance, strength, and skill with the ball make him a really tough point guard to defend. Great leadership skills as well from the lead guard spot. Hits jump shots at a good clip, nice side to side moves to create angles, and gets downhill with a purpose.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1200613"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Versatile point guard and had a stat stuffing and balance spring and summer. Scored it efficiently from 3, in transition, and in the half court within the confines of the offense. One of the better cutting point guards once he gets rid of the ball, and catches and finishes on the move very well. Contains the ball well on the defensive end.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1357791"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Great leader at the point guard spot and a player that is someone who helps the train run with ease. Did a great job in the summer getting his guys in spots to be successful, controlling the tempo, and setting the tone on the defensive end. High IQ player on the offensive end with a good perimeter game and slasher with the ball.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1080192"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Electric quick, Atwater got some college attention and earned a couple offers this summer. Great change of pace with the ball in his hands, top notch at getting downhill and making plays happen, and is a crafty finisher with either hand. Really keeps the pressure on defenses and can be the spearhead up top guarding the ball on defense himself.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1080175"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"The Oz Elite point guard is a big time shooter and shot maker and he displayed that this summer. Very strong and poised in the back court handling pressure, can step up and make big plays in close games, and is a high energy/motor guy. Got to play more off ball this spring and summer but expect him to run the show more this high school season. Can get to his spots off the dribble and rise up with good balance and knock them down.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /-->