Battle at the Lakes, Powered by Dr. Dish: Jack’s Top 2026 Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the seven junior guards that impressed at the Prep Hoops Battle at the Lakes in Minneapolis! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1777914"],"_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-6823a3a736a9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaydon caught fire and never cooled down in the one game I saw. The 6'4” guard can score from anywhere off the floor, as well as being able to play with or without the ball. He was hitting on some super difficult shots from deep, being able to create separation from defenders with ease and at his own pace. He was showing no hesitation when pulling up off the dribble, needing to have a hand in his face at all times. He also has solid size for his position, attacking the basket and absorbing contact. Kimbrough was one of the best scorers I saw all weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1550877"],"_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-6823a3a736b3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayden continues to impress every time I watch him. He is one of the quickest guards I have seen, as his change of pace makes him so tough to guard. He is so shifty and has no issues blowing around his defender and getting inside. He is the best passer in the state and was hitting teammates with perfect lob and cross court passes all game. Moore's outside shooting shows ongoing progress, as he has had a great start to his 17U season with Team Herro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2496089"],"_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-6823a3a736bb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaleb really impressed me with his physical tools, as the 6-foot guard has a built frame and high flying athleticism. He ran the point for his team, showing off his facilitating abilities, creating for teammates and himself. He used his strength to work around defenders and get downhill, where he had many different finishes he could go to. Colbert can defend the perimeter at a high level, being more than capable of picking up full court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447363"],"_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-6823a3a736c24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aaden was one of the best shooters I saw on the weekend, as he took over to help his team to a win in the one game I saw, hitting some big shots in crunch time. He is a confident shooter from the perimeter and can get shots off quick in the catch-and-shoot. Most of his makes came from well beyond the three-point arc, as he was huge in stretching the floor and freeing the lane for his teammates, as defenders could not help off of him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560760"],"_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-6823a3a736c95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kyler is a do-it-all guard who can impact winning in a variety of ways. He is a good ball handler, being capable of conducting an offense. He is a great rebounder and defender for his position, being able to match up with different kinds of players. Pust can score inside and outside, as he is confident in his shot and can finish with touch or through contact inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560762"],"_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-6823a3a736d04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Danny is a winner and plays an unselfish brand of basketball. He has great vision and was assisting on teammates' makes all game. He could play without the ball in his hands, knocking down a couple triples off of the catch. Myszkowski also showed some great touch around the basket, being able to use his quickness and footwork to get shots over larger defenders in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2224510"],"_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-6823a3a736d74"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finley was a consistent scoring option for his team, being a go-to option from deep. He impressed in a tight loss versus MN Lace Up, having moments of the game where he would take over. He is a knockdown shooter from the perimeter, as he was taking major advantage of the defense leaving him with space. In the matchup I saw, he got off to a lightning quick start, connecting with a pair of triples off the jump. Strom is a combo guard who can score in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->