Upperclassmen Guards Providing Value Through June

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guards all bring notable offensive production, although all bring varying skillsets. Each of them are smart athletes who do the little things to impact winning with or without the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2047832' first='Moses' last='West'] - Mountain Range - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West has been highly encouraging throughout June, providing value off the catch or while attacking downhill. The guard is impactful within a few dribbles, getting to work quickly off the catch. While attacking downhill, West has great height at 6'3, allowing him to finish above contests with ease. He is effective at seeking out contact for fouls or using his quick footwork to create space around the contest. His positional size on defense will be valuable to Mountain Range's defensive frontline, boasting a wide mix of ages within that backcourt.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1318388' first='Carson' last='Keach'] - Ponderosa - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keach was one of the most productive backcourt players at this event, thanks to his willingness as a facilitator and usage of his notable strength. He did a great job of digging into opponents, attacking downhill with physicality. Even better was Keach's decision making on drives, repeatedly getting to his spots for kick out passes to shooters. His notable strength held up on defense, providing durability against bigger backcourt opponents while maximizing his efficient footwork at the point of attack. His consistency knocking down spot-up shots along the perimeter will play a large role Keach's upside.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420418' first='Jordan' last='Wenger'] - The Classical Academy - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wenger has been nothing short of dominant throughout June, contributing on scoring from all three levels while providing a few highlight level blocks. The guard is a lightning quick perimeter threat, capable of scoring off the bounce around the rim and through mid-range pull-up jumpers. He does well getting elevation of his shot base, allowing for a higher release point than most Colorado athletes. If help fails to arrive, trust that Wenger will throw it down with intensity. The all-state high jumper is a well rounded athlete, likely taking his talents to a formidable track program down the line.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1137807' first='Max' last='Howery'] - Air Academy - 24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have gotten to see Howery under a few different environments between club and high school, now the guard is looking to make a statement through the summer. Recently seeing him with Air Academy's new look roster, Howery was incredibly aggressive looking to get inside. He was active drawing fouls or getting to his mid-range bag.&nbsp; The guard has the ball on a string going either direction, compelemnted by supreme IQ and processing speed. He does well hitting cutters through tight windows and timing kick-out passes when the defense is down low to contest.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2056733' first='Antonio' last='Martinez'] - Palmer - 25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martinez was knockdown throughout the event, proving to be one of the more efficient perimeter shooters from the Colorado Live Showcase. The incoming senior is always shot ready, prepared to let it why wherever along the perimeter and hitting them at a high rate. Martinez as well brings notable strength at his position, capable of staying strong against either backcourt position. His all around game will be worth tracking, given his high baseline as a complementary scorer.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->