Spring Review: Prolific Up and Coming Backcourt Prospects

An assortment of up and coming prospects who have performed well throughout tournaments in recent months. Consisting of high usage guards, capable creating scoring opportunities for themselves or teammates.    The Cibola guard was another 2027 playing up at the 16y level for BAC spotlight. With the ball on a string, he is adept at creating space from combo moves. Looking to attack the rim more often than not, the guard has soft touch around the rim. Capable of converting layups from tough angles or high arcing floaters, Martinez remains one of the most skilled perimeter prospects in the class. One of the quicker guards within the ABC spotlight 16u, Martinez brings notable acceleration, effectively changing speeds to create space for his defender.     A talented shotmaker within the mid-range, the guard brings smooth footwork to leverage his space for jump shots. Effective changing speeds quickly while handling the ball, once he has a head of steam opponents have trouble staying in front of him at the point of attack. If needed, their floater is especially efficient following the jump stop, a dependable counter to incoming help. Throughout the spring, his perimeter shooting off the catch has been crucial to this 15U ABC Spotlight's offensive production. Defensively, he competes at the point of attack, particularly active hounding opposing ball handlers. Should an opponent pick up their dribble, the guard immediately takes away space, looking to force a turnover however possible.     Effective making reads while handling the rock, this guard has repeatedly shown comfort making decisions out of the pick and roll. Possessing a high feel for the game, Steverson looks to pressure the rim whenever and however possible. With the ball, he looks to attack closeouts or pick apart his opponent through multiple combo moves. He can create openings without the ball too, actively utilizing give and go's for backdoor cuts to the rim. Defensively, they show capabilities holding up against stronger guards. Dependable holding his position down low while remaining disciplined with his arms, their consistency without fouling has been noteworthy at the 15U level. Considering him playing up as a 2028, no doubt that Steverson is among the most intriguing up and coming prospects in the state.     A tall guard who is effective on or off the ball, Mason plays a vital role for their 16U program despite only a 2027. A high level decision maker within the half court, the guard is careful surveying the floor for his next move. Oftentimes looking to pressure the rim for drives, his lanky frame and wide reach allows him to finish versus contests. Part of what makes him so dynamic at this stage has been shotmaking along the perimeter, constantly a threat off the catch regardless of the closeout. Should he gain momentum towards the paint, Mason is more than capable of rising up into pull-ups. Throughout the spring, another area worth noting has been his pick and roll passing, capable of landing various over the top passes deep in the paint. His upside and production has garnered him multiple offers, including Southern Utah, CSU Northridge, Little Rock, and Missouri Kansas City.

An assortment of up and coming prospects who have performed well throughout tournaments in recent months. Consisting of high usage guards, capable creating scoring opportunities for themselves or teammates.