Max’s Week 1 Backcourt Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nine guard prospects who stood out during the games I watched over the first week of the high school basketball season! Stats via wissports.net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1289144"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Isaiah got off to a bit of a slow start, but ended up taking over throughout the middle of the game to help lead Park past a tough Waterford team. He has to be in the conversation for quickest player in the state, as he was an absolute pest on the defensive end. On the ball he's able to apply constant pressure, and he does a great job of jumping passes to pick up steals and get out in transition. On the offensive end defenders had a tough time sticking in front of him, and he was able to live in the paint with his ability to beat the initial defender off the dribble. Does well elevating off two feet and keeping his chin at the rim to finish through contact. 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Even in the opener he showed plenty of confidence and wasn't backing down from anyone. Betker was a threat from beyond the arc, knocking down 3 of his 6 attempts from deep, including two down the stretch that helped his team pull off the comeback win. Showed flashes of playmaking ability off the dribble, but was at his best making quick decisions off of limited dribbles. High IQ player as just a freshman who should be able to open things up for his teammates with his ability to stretch the floor.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1457393"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Demond helped power Madison East past West Allis Central with a big second half. Defenders had a hard time keeping him in front, as he utilized his quickness to repeatedly get two feet in the paint. Demond did a great job of keeping his eyes scanning the floor which allowed him to zip in some quick passes to his forwards at the rim for easy buckets. He possesses a solid outside shot to keep defenders honest, and a high arcing floater that allowed him to finish over taller defenders in the paint.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1504816"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Waterford came up just short against Racine Park, but Jamison still made a statement. He was being defended by quicker guards, but knew how to change up his speeds to still be able to beat them off the dribble. Once by them he did a nice job of just pinning them on his hip all the way to the rim. Good body control to play off two feet as well as the strength to finish through contact. Jamison knocked down a pair of threes and also showed a nice face-up game out of the post against smaller guards. Finished with a team high 17 points.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1142142"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Jaquan got off to a slow start as he couldn't seem to find his shot, but ended up taking over to lead Pius XI past Milwaukee Rufus King. At the high school level he's able to play bully ball, as he utilizes his strong frame to just power his way to the rim at times. Defenders often times have no choice but to foul him as he excels at finishing against taller players, and even when fouled he's strong enough to finish at a high rate. Once he got his game going in the paint Jaquan was showcasing his shot creating ability on the perimeter. With his ability to get into the paint came plenty of drive-and-kick passes as he hit his shooters right in the hands. As good of a rebounder as you'll find under 6' as well. Finished with an impressive 38 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists in a win.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_5_player_details_player_name":"Deuce McDuffie","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_5_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_5_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_5_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_5_player_details_school":"Milwaukee Rufus King","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_5_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_5_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Deuce McDuffie is a name to know in the state's 2027 class. His ceiling is very high, but he also showed he's talented enough to be an instant impact varsity player. Against Pius XI he was moving well off the ball to get shooting opportunities, and even showed he can create space with limited dribbles. At 6'5 on the wing he's often going to have a size advantage over his defender, and showed he can get a shot off over a contest comfortably. Has some similarities to former King standout Jordan Poole at the same stage, as he's a long and lanky wing-guard with deep range and shot creating ability. Finished with 21 points in his high school debut.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1142120"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Dupree was doing everything he could to keep Carmen in the game with St. Thomas More. He was absolutely fearless attacking the basket against a frontcourt loaded with size, and had some impressive finishes on his way to 31 points. Fletcher does a great job of hanging in the air and extending away from his body to finish. This allows him to finish against taller players, and often times draw a foul in the process as bigs will try to swat in order to reach the ball. Really love the intensity he brings to the defensive end to the floor as well, as he pressures the ball hard, fights to get over screens, and competes for rebounds against size. One of the top point guards in the state.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1300316"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Myles came out firing to start off his junior season. He finished with 30 points against West Allis Hale, and most of those came within the first 10 minutes of the game. He showed off his crafty shot creating ability, as he has a smooth crossover and possesses the ability to get guys into the air with a shot fake. His pull-up jumper is good from mid-range and three, and I like how well he's able to finish with either hand at the rim. Does a nice job of extending and finishing away from his body against taller forwards at the rim. Looking like he'll improve heavily upon his 6.3 ppg from last season.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1362736"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Myles got the team off to a hot start, and then Jack took over from there to put the game out of reach early on. The D1 baseball commit is such a fundamentally sound player. He's not going to impress you with flashy buckets/passes, but will produce at a consistently high level. Leave him too much space and he'll torch you from three. Fall asleep off the ball and he'll beat you with a backdoor cut. When he grabs a defensive board or receives an outlet pass he does a great job of picking his head up and tossing the ball ahead to sprinting teammates for easy buckets. Finished with 30 points in the season opening win for Whitnall.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656345df89997"} /-->