National Open Championship: 2028/2029 High Motor Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend at the Farmers Bank Fieldhouse in Lebanon, Indiana there was a lot of impressive guard play. These five guards had the best performances in the 2028 and 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2386780"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3701590,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a61550165a9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brekken is a shifty, quick point guard who plays the position the right way. He did an excellent job running the offense, creating opportunities for teammates, and consistently making the extra pass for easy baskets. Even without the ball, he stayed active, making several timely backdoor cuts that resulted in easy layups. Late in the game against London Basketball Academy, Brekken showed his composure by knocking down two clutch free throws to put the game away. He is a high-IQ floor general who impacts the game with his decision-making and playmaking ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2837142"],"_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-6a61550165b32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It did not take long to notice that Ethan can flat-out score. He consistently got to his spots, rose over defenders, and knocked down tough shots. Once he got inside 10 feet, he leaned on his floater, which proved nearly impossible to stop throughout the weekend. Around the basket, he finished through contact with confidence and showed excellent body control. Ethan also demonstrated the ability to create his own shot, knocking down multiple contested jumpers without needing much space. He is an elite three-level scorer with a polished offensive game, and it will be exciting to watch his continued development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2414576"],"_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-6a61550165bb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blake was one of the best shooters I watched all weekend. He consistently created space with one or two dribbles before rising into smooth mid-range pull-ups that seemed automatic. His lightning-quick release made it extremely difficult for defenders to contest his shot, and he was just as dangerous from beyond the arc, knocking down multiple three-pointers. Blake thrives as a spot-up shooter and made opposing defenses pay whenever they lost track of him. He is a lengthy sniper with a confident, highly competitive mindset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3701598,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3701605,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a61550165c40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michael may not be the flashiest player on the floor, but he knows how to score and consistently makes winning plays. The most impressive part of his game was his ability to finish through contact, converting several difficult layups in traffic. He displayed outstanding body control and creativity as an acrobatic finisher around the rim. Michael also ran the floor well, capitalizing on transition opportunities for easy baskets. He finished with 22 points against the Spokane Bulls in 16U action, showcasing his efficiency and toughness as a scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3701614,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3701616,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a61550165cce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The first thing that stood out about Robert's game was his lightning-quick first step. He consistently blew by his primary defender and made smart decisions once he got into the paint, whether it was finishing himself or creating opportunities for teammates. Defensively, he was equally impactful, jumping passing lanes and anticipating plays to generate multiple steal-and-score opportunities for Arnold Elite. Robert is a twitchy, physical two-way guard who thrives attacking the basket and making plays on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->