Colorado Live Scholastic Showcase: Two-Way Guards
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There is no doubt that Mike has been one of the best perimeter defenders in this class for quite some time, however his improvements in shot mechanics have opened up the rest of his game of late. Contributing pull-ups within the mid-range to a higher degree, he has a newfound confidence in his jumper, repeatedly getting the job done with Palmer. Mike is primed for a big year at Palmer, particularly if the shotmaking confidence follows him into the winter months.
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Wells was steady throughout his matchups, reminding everyone that he was one of the focal points on a 6A title contender last season. A lights out shooter off the catch and dependable drivers while attacking in space, there were few guards on the Western Slope with his consistency. Defensively, he looks to have gotten a bit stronger and quicker, holding his own against some talented perimeter shotmakers.
A twitchy guard who can rise up for shot attempts from all over the floor, effectively creating space with ease given his especially quick footwork. Excellent at creating space on stepback jumpers, he is a fluid shotmaker from all three levels. Defensively, Boswell held up at the point of attack, walling off the lane with ease regardless of matchup.
Balistreri has impressed early on due to his defensive toughness along the perimeter, one of the most poised prospects at the point of attack. Keep in mind, he has demonstrated his effectiveness on that end up against older opponents, still retaining two more years of eligibility at the high school level. Offensively, he was dependable either attacking the rim or facilitating to rollers out of ball screens, certainly a high floor guard coming into next season.
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Apathjang is worth all the hype, displaying notable athleticism and skill to be a threat from anywhere on the floor. His quick first step granted him immediate driving lanes on quite a few occasions, although when paired with the various counters should help arrive, he was a malleable offensive option for Judge. His quickness and length at 6’3 allowed him to match up against any backcourt opponent thrown at him, one of steadiest names on both ends from this event.
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Fulcher is a talented ball handler, capable of operating in tight windows for finishes or kick out passes. The guard’s willingness to instigate passing lanes helped cultivate plenty of fast breaks for Denver East, bringing exceptionally quick reactions on the defensive end.
Moore is settling in well into a high usage role with a new look team at douglas County, bringing in dependable production on difficult shot attempts. Active on all three levels, he has continued to develop his versatile shotmaking profile. This is all on top of his high motor on the defensive end, constantly seeking out defensive rebounds to push the pace. At the point of attack or help side, he creates chaos, constantly looking to disrupt opposing shotmakers.
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Headrick appears to be transferring to George Washington, featuring an incredibly athletic group of shotmakers. He displayed value on the help side, leveraging his verticality to contest or alter opponent shots down low.
A few guards who held their own on both ends of the floor, providing value at all times.
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