Northern Colorado Preview: Elite Playmakers of 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These names have shown repeated value at the helm, comfortably facilitating in transition or halfcourt situations. They all have the ball on a string, adept at controlling the pace of their opponent.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2294759"],"_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-670fef9fe27c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Comfortable at a fast pace, Christiansen has been the engine for Lyons' half court offense. A skilled lead guard who is efficient with the small openings he gets, he played a large role for their 14-10 record in a difficult league last year. Alongside his abilities to space the floor from a standstill or off movement, he leverages his gravity to facilitate. Getting out early on the break to kickstart easy looks around the basket, Christiansen has been especially impactful at that 3A program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2384765"],"_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-670fef9fe2822"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clagett has a shifty handle that yields plenty of opportunities in the paint, creating driving lanes one on one or through ball screens. His aggression to attack the lane has been an important factor to Fossil Ridge's recent regular season success. Clagett follows a steady season with Fossil Ridge, tasked with numerous opportunities to attack downhill, posting 8.8 points and 1.9 assists per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1577999"],"_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-670fef9fe2865"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Recently transferring up to Fort Lupton, Garcia will add IQ to an already successful group in recent seasons. A skilled ball handler who found constant success with the Flyers, he did well orchestrating the offense to put teammates in the best position possible. Dependable setting up teammates out of the pick and roll, he can manipulate the pace to open up possible passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369826"],"_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-670fef9fe28a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crutcher's size and playmaking ability make him a particularly unique name in the class, getting more confident creating passing lanes off of aggressive opposing help. Resurrection Christian brings back a talented backcourt, set to succeed to an even greater degree in the 3A Patriot League. Contributing 11.2 points and 3.8 assists per game last season, there is no doubt they will rely on him even more to score, following the departure of star big man Jacob Barker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717268"],"_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-670fef9fe28df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Angelo will be relied on yet again as the offensive engine for Mead, following a high usage role for both the Fever club and his high school squad. Bringing in great size for the backcourt, he has found repeated success scoring above contests off the dribble. Getting more comfortable controlling the halfcourt pace through change of speeds, opponents will have their hands full yet again trying to slow down the guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369818"],"_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-670fef9fe2919"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yoder remains one of the premier backcourt names up North, thanks to his skill and IQ with the ball. Excellent controlling the pace one on one, his abilities to facilitate or be a scorer make him a dynamic offensive weapon. Following averages of 13.1 points and 5.8 assists per game while converting 36% of his three point attempts, he remains a key figure in the region. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1335819"],"_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-670fef9fe2953"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hood's quick processing speeds on either end of the floor have allowed him ample opportunities as a lead guard. His progression as a shot maker has been exciting to follow, comfortable taking big shots in high stress situations. Creating more space off the bounce, he is more comfortable flowing into step back shot attempts. Hood steps into Rocky Mountain after producing well rounded numbers of 11 points and 3.7 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->