5 WPIAL Combo Guards You Need to Know Before the Season Begins

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These Pittsburgh-area combo guards are poised for big seasons for their high school squads. Here's why:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1661881"],"_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-6734a7b22997a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1661881' first='Tayt' last='Lucas'] can knock down shots from anywhere on the court. He has spent the summer working on attacking the rim and it really has brought another dimension to his game. As a good distributor, he demonstrates unselfishness and a strong understanding of the game. His dedication and hard work have started to attract attention, as he is receiving offers from Division III schools. Primed for a really big year with Butler, Tayt is expected to be a major offensive threat and a key contributor to the Golden Tornado.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2834816' first='Kane' last='Eggerton']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Thomas Jefferson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734a7b229a73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2834816' first='Kane' last='Eggerton'] is a physical multi-sport athlete and uses his body to his advantage on both ends of the court. Offensively, he is a good spot-up shooter, especially when his feet are set. Defensively, Kane takes great pride in his play. His quick hands lead to plenty of steals. His physicality and tenacity are unmatched. Coaches should keep a close eye on his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2710280' first='Damian' last='Harrison']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"New Castle","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734aa6d476f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2710280' first='Damian' last='Harrison'] has showcased exceptional talent.His athleticism is immediately noticeable — his movements are smooth and effortless, and he boasts elite jumping ability. Offensively, Damian is an excellent scorer who impacts the game at all three levels. He has a polished mid-range game and is a solid three-point shooter. His quick first step and agility make him a constant threat to penetrate, and he finishes strong at the rim. In transition, he runs the floor well. Additionally, Damian is a good passer with excellent court vision. Defensively, Damian stands out as a prolific shot blocker. He is a tenacious defender who takes pride in shutting down his opponents. Over the summer, Damian was invited to several elite camps and showcases, highlighting his growing reputation as a top prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2398507"],"_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-6734ad234d582"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2398507' first='Josh' last='Pratt'] might be the top guard in Western PA. He is a skilled finisher with an ambidextrous touch. He has an arsenal of creative finishes through traffic, making him exceptionally difficult to defend around the rim. One of Josh's standout attributes is his ability to change pace. His shifty ball-handling skills allow him to navigate through tight defenses, and his long, athletic build contributes to his elite finishing ability. Josh scores efficiently from all three levels. His shooting touch extends beyond the arc, and he can create his own shot off the dribble. Throughout the AAU season, he has put up multiple 30+ point performances. Josh's impressive performances have not gone unnoticed. He has recently received scholarship offers from several Division I programs, including Pepperdine, Hofstra, Robert Morris, Fairfield, and Northeastern. Additionally, West Virginia University is showing interest in him. He has begun taking official visits to these schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Will Wilson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mars","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734b33ae8adf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Will Wilson is a two-way playmaker who makes his game look effortless. He runs the floor well in transition, and he plays above the rim. Offensively, Will has a nice shooting stroke. He can knock down shots from anywhere on the court, both when spotting up and off the dribble. Defenses can't leave him open. Will is more than a perimeter threat — he has a quality mid-range game and utilizes a nice floater to score over taller defenders in the lane. His ability to post up smaller defenders when he gets a mismatch shows off his versatility and basketball IQ. Defensively, Will is a good shot blocker and brings relentless hustle to play. He has been attracting attention from Division III schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->