Impactful Guards at the Heat Wave

Kevin Daniels June 17, 2026 @ 09:00 AM

There were several guards who made an impact during the weekend games at The Heat Wave. Their skill sets ranged from high level shooters to effective playmakers and disruptive defenders. Each guard brought unique to the floor. Ayden Cruiel | Frenji - He's a skilled guard with a high ceiling. He played with confidence, which shows in his ability to shoot the ball efficiently and get downhill. He handles to ball well and make decisive decisions. [player_tooltip player_id='3588484' first='Ethan' last='Abello'] | LI Level Up - Ethan remained poised utilizing his court vision and instincts to make correct reads. He relied on his sturdy frame, especially his lower body strength, to gain leverage on opponents defensively. He also used that force to secure offensive rebounds and finish through contact, converting multiple and 1s. [player_tooltip player_id='3143753' first='Harrison' last='Riolo'] | NYBA - (Pictured Above) There were many games where he heated up from beyond the arch. He didn't need much space to get his shot off. As I mentioned in an earlier post, he was just as effective off the ball because of his constant movement. [player_tooltip player_id='3536544' first='Jaxson' last='Weisblatt'] | NYBA - Jaxon can shoot from anywhere on the floor. Beyond his shooting ability, he's skilled with the ball and used his overall feel to get his teammates involved. He's a competitive defender who plays with a chip on his shoulder. Jeremy Robinson | NYBA - Jeremy brought defensive activity off the bench, piling up deflections and steals. He defended multiple positions well thanks to his size and energy, and he competed every time he stepped on the floor. Offensively, he showcased his floater, shooting touch, and his constant activity which helped him draw a ton of fouls. Sebastian Harding | Uptown Elite - Sebastian used his strong lower body to create an advantage as an aggressive defender. He's very skilled and quick, handling the ball with composure, never looking sped up or out of control. Offensively, he showed his complete game, getting into the paint, knocking down jumpers, and creating plays for others. Zach Davis | Next Level - Zach was assertive getting downhill and often used his teardrop or pull up at the free throw line, exhibiting soft touch. He consistently finished crafty layups and played with tremendous hustle, especially on the offensive glass where his activity really stood out.

There were several guards who made an impact during the weekend games at The Heat Wave. Their skill sets ranged from high level shooters to effective playmakers and disruptive defenders. Each guard brought unique to the floor.

Ayden Cruiel | Frenji - He's a skilled guard with a high ceiling. He played with confidence, which shows in his ability to shoot the ball efficiently and get downhill. He handles to ball well and make decisive decisions.

Ethan Abello Ethan Abello 5'9" | PG/SG Copiague | 2029 NY | LI Level Up - Ethan remained poised utilizing his court vision and instincts to make correct reads. He relied on his sturdy frame, especially his lower body strength, to gain leverage on opponents defensively. He also used that force to secure offensive rebounds and finish through contact, converting multiple and 1s.

Harrison Riolo Harrison Riolo 5'7" | PG Archbishop Stepinac | 2029 State NY | NYBA - (Pictured Above) There were many games where he heated up from beyond the arch. He didn't need much space to get his shot off. As I mentioned in an earlier post, he was just as effective off the ball because of his constant movement.

Jaxson Weisblatt Jaxson Weisblatt 5'5" | SG/PG Kennedy Catholic | 2029 NY | NYBA - Jaxon can shoot from anywhere on the floor. Beyond his shooting ability, he's skilled with the ball and used his overall feel to get his teammates involved. He's a competitive defender who plays with a chip on his shoulder.

Jeremy Robinson | NYBA - Jeremy brought defensive activity off the bench, piling up deflections and steals. He defended multiple positions well thanks to his size and energy, and he competed every time he stepped on the floor. Offensively, he showcased his floater, shooting touch, and his constant activity which helped him draw a ton of fouls.

Sebastian Harding | Uptown Elite - Sebastian used his strong lower body to create an advantage as an aggressive defender. He's very skilled and quick, handling the ball with composure, never looking sped up or out of control. Offensively, he showed his complete game, getting into the paint, knocking down jumpers, and creating plays for others.

Zach Davis | Next Level - Zach was assertive getting downhill and often used his teardrop or pull up at the free throw line, exhibiting soft touch. He consistently finished crafty layups and played with tremendous hustle, especially on the offensive glass where his activity really stood out.