Backcourt Breakdown: Standout Guards from the BOTBFL HS Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2748873' first='Marcus' last='McGee'] has done it again, assembling some of Florida's top talent for the #BOTBFL HS showcase. The gym was filled with high-level prospects competing to prove themselves, and the guard play in particular stood out. Here are my takeaways from some of the backcourt performers who left their mark…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2973127,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-TeMar-Thomas-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-TeMar-Thomas-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2973127" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Te'Mar Thomas</strong> (6'2/PG/'28/Dade Christian School) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: bnkrlll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @teshifthim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Te'Mar had a really impressive outing as he impacted the game on both ends of the floor. He is an unselfish floor general with really good vision and the ability to anticipate plays before they unfold. He dances with the rock, but once he sees his gaps, he has a quick first step that helps him accelerate to his spots. He is tough to contain on the perimeter, and when he gets into the paint, he makes really good reads. He also has a nice scoring arsenal that includes runners and floaters. Defensively, he is very instinctive, and ball-handlers cannot be loose with the ball around him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2973129,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-Marion-Fencher-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-Marion-Fencher-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2973129" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2740295' first='Marion' last='Fencher']</strong> (5'7/CG/2029/Coconut Creek HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: rozaygotrackz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @rozaywitdashift&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Marion was one of the younger guards in camp, but he was very aggressive in his approach throughout the day. Even though he is small, he did not allow that to deter him from putting pressure on the rim. He actively sought out his offense and demonstrated his ability to score from all levels. Despite questionable shot selection at times, which can be attributed to immaturity, he did attempt to balance his scoring attempts with distributing the ball to his teammates. He is a shifty guard with a scoring mindset, and although he is listed as a combo guard, focusing on the nuances of a point guard will serve him well moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2973131,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-Noah-Boyland-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-Noah-Boyland-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2973131" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2973217' first='Noah' last='Boyland']</strong> (5'10/PG/‘29/Nova HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: showtimee_.5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Noah is a young floor general who has a budding floor game and PG IQ. Despite his youthfulness, he showed a good feel for the game and the knowledge needed to be a steady lead guard. He did a good job of putting pressure on the defense and forcing help as he often got into the heart of the defense. He demonstrated emerging playmaking skills, including the ability to see and read the floor, and make reads off the bounce. His decision-making was impressive for his age, and his development is one to watch closely.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2973132,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-Malachi-Washington-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-Malachi-Washington-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2973132" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Malachi Washington</strong> (6'3/CG/2026/Southeastern Preparatory Academy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Malachi._.__</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @ Malachi624&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Malachi is a backcourt talent who was very aggressive on the offensive end of the floor. He demonstrated his ability to play on and off the ball, and his production did not diminish as he moved between the two positions. He has an intriguing combination of skill and shot-making ability from both inside and outside the arc. Even though he showed natural scoring instincts and that he can touch the paint at will, he was a tough shot maker at times, as he made contested shots with hands in his face from behind the arc and in the mid-range. He has to learn to live low on defense, as he often finds himself defending high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2973133,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-Calloway-McCaster-Jr.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-Calloway-McCaster-Jr.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2973133" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Calloway McCaster, Jr.</strong> (5'10/PG/‘27/Halifax Academy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Moooook1e</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Calloway is a small lead guard who did something that many people say never happens at showcase events: he stood out with his defensive play. He is a pesky on-ball defender who ball-handlers had a difficult time initiating offense against or making plays off the bounce while he was guarding them. He has a good feel for the lead guard spot, as he is a reliable ball-handler and was able to facilitate the offense, distributing the ball effectively and keeping everyone on his squad engaged and getting touches. He controls pace and knows when to push in transition and when to slow things up and work the ball around in the half-court.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2973136,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-Thomas-Mendoza-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/PH-Thomas-Mendoza-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2973136" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Thomas Mendoza</strong> (5'10/PG/‘26/Mount Dora HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: t3havinnn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @thomas3mendoza</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Thomas is a lead guard who played with toughness and grit throughout the day. He is very aggressive off the bounce and lived in the paint. There is a lot of craftiness to his game, which he uses when attacking as well as finishing in the paint. He made good decisions with the rock as he made timely passes to teammates who he was able to create open with his gravity. He plays both ends of the floor and was just as impactful on the defensive end as he was on the offensive end. He may be small, but he does the things that small guards need to do to make huge impacts on the floor. His energy, effort, and willingness to go after 50/50 balls helped him stand out the most. He plays with passion and intensity.Levi, you had a solid day at camp, bringing tremendous energy and effort to the floor and being active on both ends. You really impacted the games with your play on the glass and the hustle plays you made by going to the boards and keeping the possession going for your team. Often, people say the only way you can get eyes on you at a camp is if you are scoring the ball a lot, and you proved that wrong with your passionate play. You found ways to impact the game without scoring, particularly by being a good rebounding guard and playing instinctive defense. You were very quick in the passing lanes, which resulted in deflections and steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->