PH National Open Championship: More Top Guards From Day 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I feature 5 more guards who caught my attention on day 1 of the Prep Hoops National Championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3700232,"_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-6a5fccf356352"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3700232' first='Matt' last='Dolan'] came up clutch for Indy Hoops at the Prep Hoops National Open Championship. First, he scored the game-tying bucket to send the game to overtime. He was then Johnny-on-the-spot when [player_tooltip player_id='3699906' first='Simon' last='Falvey'] saved a ball from going out of bounds as time was about to expire in triple OT. Dolan made himself available underneath the hoop, and Falvey dished it to him. He dropped it in just before the buzzer, ending an absolute thriller.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2718860"],"_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-6a5fccf356216"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2718860' first='Damani' last='Morris'] runs with NAF and I liked what I saw from the class of 2029 prospect on day 1. He leaks out in transition at the right time, and punched home two powerful dunks to put an exclamation mark on NAF's win. Morris also utilizes his speed to get downhill in half court sets, and he isn't an easy defender to get around. Considering he has another 3 years to expand his game, he'll be a rising sophomore to monitor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2840290"],"_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-6a5fccf35627d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bennet Sanford got to work on the offensive end for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] on Saturday morning. He's an effective scorer in the paint, dishes out slick assists, and I watched him dive on the ground to fight for a loose ball. His consistent effort played a significant role in the Heat getting the win. Overall, he performed well and I like how he's a team player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2833377"],"_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-6a5fccf3562ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was a big fan of [player_tooltip player_id='2833377' first='Bryant' last='Richardson']'s effort on both offense and defense for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat']. On offense, he uses his athleticism and footwork to get to his spots. On defense, he leverages his length and strength to make his matchup uncomfortable. Plus he's capable of causing turnovers and gathering rebounds. Expect him to have a productive junior campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2555234"],"_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-6a5fccf35630f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2555234' first='Damon' last='Peak Jr']. is a sharpshooter for [program_tooltip program_id='3587267' first='Indiana' last='Impact']. He gets open on the wing and in the corners often. And stays ready to let it go, as his teammates know exactly where to find him. He finished with 4 triples in the game I watched, and it's evident that gets plenty of shots up on his own. Look for him boost his stock this fall and winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->