Guards Who Lit Up The Gym at Top of the Rockies Tournament

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The guards put on an absolute show this past weekend at the [program_tooltip program_id='2078362' first='Colorado' last='Chaos'] Tournament. There was no shortage of handles, deep threes, tough finishes, and high-IQ plays. From slick drives to clutch shots and game-changing offensive breakouts, these players brought the full package.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2057083"],"_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-6823bf2a73ebc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jegede is a real talent, and watching him play for the first time was a treat. He's a pure shooter with a smooth release allowing him to draining shots from all over the floor. From deep, he was especially locked in, knocking down multiple threes throughout the tournament like it was nothing. What made him even tougher to guard was how quick he got his shot off. He stayed in motion, constantly coming off screens and making himself available for clean passes and open looks. Jegede just isn't about the outside game, he wasn't afraid to take it inside with the big's either. He drove to the lane strong, finished through contact, and hustled on the boards, grabbing rebounds and putting in work down low. Overall, just a super well rounded and impressive performance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2402896"],"_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-6823bf2a73f1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palmer really showed out this weekend and definitely made a name for himself. His first game of the tournament was something else, Palmer put on a shooting clinic and showed off his deep range in a big way. He was absolutely lights out, drilling four threes just from the top of the key alone. It didn't matter if a defender was right up on him or gave him a little room, he let it fly, and more often than not, it dropped. On top of that, he brought the energy on defense too. His hands were super active, forcing steals and turnovers that led to quick transition plays. More often than not, he'd finish the break himself with a smooth bucket. Overall, just a really strong all-around performance from Palmer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048138"],"_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-6823bf2a73f68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montoya is one of those players you can sometimes take for granted, he just makes the game look easy. After this weekend, there's no way he's flying under the radar anymore. Every time he steps on the court, he brings it. He's the clear leader of his squad and exactly what you want in a point guard. Montoya's got a smooth handle, takes care of the ball, and constantly sets up his teammates with great looks. This weekend was no different where he was in full control and a major offensive threat. Every time he pulled up from three, it felt automatic. His range was on full display, and he read the defense like a pro, knowing when to take his shot and when to dish it off for an easy bucket. Just a super steady, high-IQ player who makes everyone around him better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2138429"],"_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-6823bf2a73fb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coleman was a blast to watch again this weekend. The game just hits different when the ball's in his hands. He has that calm, in control vibe but still attacks with purpose. He was super smooth getting to the rim, showing off his handles and finishing with ease around the basket. Coleman was hitting shots from everywhere, mid range pull ups, deep threes, you name it and he was knocking them down. What really stood out was how active he was on the glass. He kept so many plays alive by skying for offensive boards, then either putting it right back up or kicking it out for a wide open look. Just an all-around strong showing from a guy who clearly knows how to impact the game in a bunch of different ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622222"],"_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-6823bf2a7400a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bradford really stood out this weekend and put together a strong couple of games. He played like a true leader, and whenever the ball was in his hands, good things happened for his team. He had no trouble beating defenders off the dribble and getting into the lane, where he finished with ease time and time again. What made him so tough to guard was his feel for the game, knowing exactly when to go up strong for the layup or float it in soft over the defense. If the defender sagged off to stop the drive, Bradford just stepped back and knocked down the three, showing off his range and efficiency from deep. He was in control the whole time and made everything look smooth and effortless</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->