Parham's Dynamic Guards from Sophomore ID Camp

There were some really talented guards at the Prep Hoops Illinois Sophomore ID Camp over the weekend!  Check out my evaluations of some of the top guards I caught at the event!   [player_tooltip player_id='3644560' first='Kristopher' last='Kay'] | Southland   Kay set the tone early by establishing himself as a disruptive on-ball defender, applying constant 94-foot pressure that threw opposing ball-handlers completely out of their rhythm. Offensively, he refused to let defenses sag off, knocking down perimeter jumpers with high efficiency when given space. His high-motored approach shone through on every possession as he continuously made high-effort plays. Beyond his spot-up perimeter threat, Kay demonstrated impressive vision on the move, consistently delivering accurate passes off drive-and-kick actions.   [player_tooltip player_id='2947403' first='Orlando' last='Bohlen'] | Payton   Bohlen proved he is far more than just a floor-spacer, putting together a complete offensive showcase off the bounce. Using his strong positional size, he repeatedly blew past defenders on straight-line drives to finish at the rim at will. As a lead guard, he showed great versatility by sliding over to handle point guard duties, effectively setting up the offense and facilitating for teammates. His length allows him to see over smaller guards, making him a multi-faceted threat in both half-court and transition settings.   [player_tooltip player_id='2940657' first='Deuce' last='Johnson'] | Marist   Johnson brought elite two-way production to the floor, leveraging his length to impact both ends. He utilized his long wingspan to handle pressure in the backcourt while turning defense into offense, picking pockets and creating live-ball turnovers with relentless full-court pressure. In the paint, he displayed nifty body control and a soft touch around the rim to finish through contest. His combined length, lateral quickness, and rim-finishing skills make him a high-upside backcourt prospect.   [player_tooltip player_id='2369858' first='Jonny' last='Udoiwod'] | Geneva   Udoiwod put on a show as a pure bucket-getter who can generate his own shot out of thin air. Armed with slick handles and a tight change of direction, he routinely blew past defenders on drives to the cup or created space for smooth step-back mid-range jumpers. On defense, he acted as a absolute menace at the point of attack, picking pockets and forcing multiple backcourt turnovers before opponents could even cross half-court. To cap off his scoring, he showed great patience late in possessions by dropping pinpoint dimes to open teammates.   [player_tooltip player_id='3701334' first='Darian' last='Lopez'] | Rockford Guilford   Lopez operated with relentless rim pressure, using his strong, well-built frame to attack downhill at every opportunity. Defensively, opponents struggled to absorb his contact, as he repeatedly absorbed hits through bodies to score on physical layups inside. He showcased soft touch to complement his power game, floating high-arching teardrops over help-side defenders in the lane. His refusal to settle for perimeter shots kept the defense on its heels throughout the event.   [player_tooltip player_id='2886496' first='TJ' last='Jamison'] | Whitney Young   Jamison established himself as one of the premier perimeter snipers in the gym, lighting up the scoreboard from beyond the arc. He boasts a feathery, picture-perfect release that demands immediate attention from opposing guards the moment he crosses half-court. On the defensive side of the ball, Jamison effectively used his physical length to disrupt passing lanes and contest jump shots. His combination of deep range and length gives him high-upside potential as a 3-and-D perimeter threat.   [player_tooltip player_id='2369872' first='Cody' last='Rader'] | Geneva   Rader delivered a masterclass in lead-guard decision-making, showcasing an elite feel for the game and great control over the tempo. He elevated the play of everyone around him, making pinpoint passes on the move and crashing the offensive glass to steal extra possessions. When left unattended, he punished defenses with knockdown three-point shooting from deep. As a true three-level scoring threat who continues to mature as a facilitator, Rader proved he can orchestrate an offense while scoring in a variety of ways.   [player_tooltip player_id='2675420' first='Quinn' last='Carroll'] | Lyons Township   Carroll is a smooth, high-IQ guard with functional size who shot the lights out from deep. His feathery catch-and-shoot stroke makes him a constant off-ball threat, but his creativity as a passer allows him to dissect defenses when chased off the line. Furthermore, he showed great instinct on the glass, using his positional size to sneak inside for tough rebounds against bigger opponents. Carroll's high feel for the game makes him an ideal offensive catalyst.   [player_tooltip player_id='2385677' first='Noah' last='Young'] | Lincoln Park   Young put together a dynamic floor-general display, blending high-level passing vision with explosive multi-level scoring prowess. He showcased elite distributor instincts in open space, regularly setting up teammates in their preferred scoring pockets. When calling his own number, he poured in points by burying pull-up threes, executing stop-and-pop mid-range jumpers, and navigating through heavy traffic. Young notably spearheaded a huge personal scoring run by finishing multiple acrobatic layups directly over rim protectors.   [player_tooltip player_id='2808987' first='Alexander' last='Hamilton'] | Oswego   Hamilton used his elite open-court speed and vision to dominate in transition, continually rewarding rim-runners with crisp passes. His lightning-quick hands were a nightmare for opposing ball-handlers, resulting in several quick steals and immediate fast-break opportunities. Around the rim, he converted tough chances on the break using great body control and touch. Hamilton's instincts on both ends allow him to change the pace of a game in a hurry.   [player_tooltip player_id='2413941' first='Fitz' last='McDermott'] | St. Ignatius   At 6'3, McDermott brought impressive versatility and functional size to the guard position. He showed great patience on the offensive end, executing a baseline drive where he sealed his defender on his hip before executing a slick scoop layup finish. In addition to his strong physical interior finishes, he stretched out the defense by knocking down rhythm shots from the corner three. His blend of size, perimeter shooting, and rim finishing makes him a multi-positional matchup problem.   [player_tooltip player_id='3701348' first='Kalob' last='Hayes'] | DePaul Prep   Hayes is a crafty 5'10, slick guard with elite ball-handling skills that stood out right from the opening tip. Operating as jet quick with impressive burst, he effortlessly slithered through traps and defensive gaps to ignite the transition attack. He displayed true three-level scoring capability, knocking down perimeter jumpers, pulling up in the mid-range, and finishing around the rim with soft touch. His combination of speed, shiftiness, and skill makes him a nightmare to keep out of the paint.   [player_tooltip player_id='2422339' first='Jayden' last='Alford'] | Oswego   Alford showcased a remarkably smooth offensive package led by his textbook left-handed jump shot. Whether pulling up off the bounce or stepping into rhythm catches, his mechanical consistency allowed him to light up the scoreboard from all over the perimeter. Off the ball, he made high-IQ cuts to find soft spots in the paint for easy scoring opportunities. Alford's polished perimeter skill and touch make him one of the more natural scorers in his class.

There were some really talented guards at the Prep Hoops Illinois Sophomore ID Camp over the weekend! Check out my evaluations of some of the top guards I caught at the event!