MN The Expo: Jack’s Elite Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the seven guard prospects who stood out at The Expo on Sunday at Jefferson!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2574741"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f211abd31cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Obang has moved from Florida back to Minnesota for his senior season and he showed out at The Expo on Sunday. He really stuck out with his athleticism, which he used to cap off some ridiculous acrobatic finishes at the rim. He also showed flashes of what he can do from the perimeter, creating shots for himself off the dribble. Ochan and [player_tooltip player_id='1574216' first='Azayah' last='Washington'] will be a fast and fun backcourt duo to watch this upcoming season at Apollo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2103381"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f211abd3232"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marcus has proven himself to be a top volume scorer in his class, always looking to get it going from the perimeter. He has deep range and is capable of hitting tough looks off the dribble from well beyond the three-point line. His handle and bag of moves also looks improved, being able to blow by defenders to get inside. Horton is a true three level scorer who is going to put up big numbers in his senior season at Jefferson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560826"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f211abd3299"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joel impressed on Sunday with his on-ball defending and his ability to slash into the paint. He was flying around the floor, trapping and pestering opposing ball handlers all day. He is so skilled at weaving his way to the basket, where he can somehow avoid contact while finishing around a defender. Saah is going to perfectly fit into a Park Center system that loves to pressure the ball and create turnovers, leading to baskets at the other end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560870"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f211abd32da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elvis was another Pirate prospect who looked really good on Sunday at The Expo. The 6-foot guard was a problem on the defensive end, playing hard and making the lives of opposing ball handlers very difficult. He was playing well offensively, being a knockdown shooter from the perimeter, as well as being able to operate as a point guard. I really liked how Neckles competed during this summer and it was great to see that again this past weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560808"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f211abd3323"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DaRoyce was playing hard at The Expo, making plays on both ends of the floor. There were some possessions where the junior guard looked like the best defender I saw all day, showing off his quick lateral speed. Offensively, he was finding a lot of success getting downhill, converting on both acrobatic and physical layups inside. Mills is a scrappy guard who can be an impact player on sides of the ball with his athleticism and motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874873"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f211abd3372"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jahcobie was fun to watch go to work on Sunday, constantly showing off his tight handle and quickness. He was thriving in one-on-one situations, where most defenders could not keep up with his shiftiness and speed. He was knocking down some really tough looks off the dribble, being able to pull up in a flash. Despite being one of the smaller players on the floor, he can attack the basket strong and convert on acrobatic finishes at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560793"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f211abd33bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lamont brings a lot of good traits to the table as a point guard prospect and was a player who was making nice plays when the ball was in his hands. He has good vision, as he was setting teammates up for success all day. He is a trustworthy ball handler and has shown that he can conduct an offense. Michaels and [player_tooltip player_id='1560771' first='Julian' last='Greer Jr.'] will be an interesting 2026 guard/wing duo at Two Rivers this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->