Grind Session DC: Intriguing Guards (Part Two)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hosted at Mt. Zion Prep in Lanham, MD, Grind Session made it's way to the DMV last weekend with a fantastic slate of games and talent. In the last of two parts, let's take a look at some of the event's most intriguing guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2552618"],"_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-698ca19f9e909"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Iyer provided a bench punch for Bethel with 7 points against The Star Alliance and 13 points against Minnesota Prep. In the victory over Minnesota Prep, Iyer knocked down a triple and converted a couple of impressive scores: a transition layup finish through the defender where he sought out the contact after catching a slick pass from Toatley and a sharp curl into the lane for a score. Iyer appears primed for a senior leap next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874806"],"_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-698ca19f9e9b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Duncan's blend of strength, ball skills, and multiple level shotmaking stood out. He scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds versus Riverdale Baptist then followed it up with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists versus Bethel Academy. Duncan got downhill with physical drives for scores and kick outs/drop offs while getting to the pullup game. He's equipped with a stout and projectable frame that should intrigue college coaches alongside his skillset. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2459355"],"_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-698ca19f9ea5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ainsworth continues to be a dynamic guard that can score and isn't afraid of physicality. With Riverdale Baptist lacking a ton of size, Ainsworth rebounded in and out of his area against the size of Minnesota Prep squad. He finished the game with 7 rebounds and adding 15 points including a smooth catch and shoot three and a baseline finish. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347662"],"_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-698ca19f9eadc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owinje earned Player of the Game honors against The Star Alliance by with a line of 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals on 9-16 FGA and 5-8 3PA. Owinje effortlessly knocked down threes with confidence and converted a nifty scoop finish at the front of the rim after curling. Factoring in his long arms and mature frame, there are at worst 3-and-D tools for collegiate coaches to tap into with the unsigned senior. </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":"Ricards Aizpurs","_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":"6'4u0022","_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":"The Star Alliance (Italy)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-698ca19f9ec28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aizpurs is making a name for himself on the Grind Session and it continued on the DC stop. Aizpurs is a stoutly built and physical guard with a college ready frame. He leveraged it throughout the event to finish though defender, create space and hold his driving lines to get to his spots for finishes. Aizpurs showed glimpes of his shotmaking versatility with catch and shoot threes and a collection of pullup and stepback jumpers. Additionally, his athleticism popped on a couple of transition slams. Aizpurs is a name to watch internationally and is set for the prestigious Basketball Without Borders event this weekend during the NBA All Star break. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->