AP’s ATown Showdown Day 1 Notebook: Guards pt. 2
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<p>Atlanta had its fair share of perimeter players ready for the spotlight. The nine-hour basketball marathon had athletic wings, crafty guards, and a heap of productive games. We'll focus on the guards in this two-part article. Let's break down the day's second half of standouts. click here for part 1.</p>
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<p>Drew Pierce | IE Fire Elite</p>
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<p>Pierce is a patient off guard that doesn't force offensive looks. He plays hard, knows how to move off the ball, attacks close outs with shots in the midrange, and looks at the rim. Pierce is a knockdown shooter and can create for himself in a pinch.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1508385' first='Cameron' last='Keith'] | Rome Elite</p>
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<p>Keith's game relies on subtlety. He patiently attacks defenses, waiting for them to make a mistake before capitalizing with a drive to the rim. He has moves when he's attacking the rim at full speed. The unsigned senior showed off his bounce with a tip dunk. He has good court vision and delivers accurate passes in the half and transition.</p>
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<p>Cy Hardy | GATA Academy</p>
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<p>Hardy is a crafty scoring guard that handles the ball well in traffic. He creates his shot out of isolation and attacks angles. He can shots off the catch but excels as a one-on-one scorer that can find an open shot in the midrange and beyond the arc.</p>
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<p>Shun Peyton | 901 Ball Stars</p>
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<p>Peyton's length is eye catching. He uses it to make tough finishes on offense and bother ball handlers on offense. The 6'3 guard was a constant on the offensive boards. He produced without having his number called.</p>
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Atlanta had its fair share of perimeter players ready for the spotlight. The nine-hour basketball marathon had athletic wings, crafty guards, and a heap of productive games. We'll focus on the guards in this two-part article. Let's break down the day's second half of standouts. click here for part 1.
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