NEXT Summer Slam: Max’s Guard Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Six of the best guards I saw over the weekend in Appleton at the Prep Hoops Next Summer Slam!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2857918"],"_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-6852fc7274f7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Terry provided a spark on both ends of the floor for [program_tooltip program_id='2127820' first='Racine' last='Truth']. Defensively he has long arms and moves well laterally, making him dangerous when his team was in their full-court press. Also slid in for a help-side block, just ripping the ball away with one hand and igniting a fast break for his team. 2030 playing up at the 14u level and more than holding his own. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452574"],"_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-6852fc7274fda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='2076023' first='Wisconsin' last='Academy'] is loaded with up-and-coming guards, and Chase was one of the talented players on the [program_tooltip program_id='2076023' first='Wisconsin' last='Academy']-Deang team. Already listed at 6'2 he has impressive size as an incoming freshman, with agility to match. He was a one man press break at times for his team, able to weave through defenders to get his team a numbers advantage going at the rim. Good vision to get into the lane off the dribble and then locate an open man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2859921"],"_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-6852fc7275024"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adam is a quick and intelligent guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']. The ball never seems to stick in his hands, as he always seems to know where the ball needs to go as soon as it comes his way. With a quick release on his shot, he could make defenders pay for leaving him too much space beyond the arc. Brings a lot of grit and toughness to the floor, which helps make up for any size difference he may come up against. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2709344"],"_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-6852fc727506a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing at the top of Power 5 North's 2-3 zone, Armani was causing disruptions and forcing turnovers all game long against [program_tooltip program_id='2076027' first='Wisconsin' last='Blizzard']. At 6' he has a long frame, and was able to come up with steals or tip passes that got his team out in transition. From there Armani was able to run the floor for easy finishes, or dump it off at the last second to a teammate sprinting alongside of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2392980"],"_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-6852fc72750bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2392980' first='Brady' last='Uelmen'] was the floor general for a [program_tooltip program_id='2076023' first='Wisconsin' last='Academy'] team that advanced to the 14u championship game. A tough and gritty defender, Brady was willing to matchup with anyone on the floor regardless of size. He has a tight handle, is unselfish on the ball, and was able to get his team into their sets even when put under pressure. When left open he was making defenders pay by knocking down threes with comfort. Had a few double-figure scoring efforts over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2516037"],"_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-6852fc7275103"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'] guard was a strong finisher at the rim throughout the weekend. He had good instincts to jump passing lanes for steals, and showed a quick first step to blow by defenders in the half-court. Good body control combined with athleticism to just hang in the air and finish against taller players. Combined with [player_tooltip player_id='2852112' first='Abrian' last='Allen'] to form a tough backcourt duo at the 14u level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->