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<p>Still in Lake Dallas, the next wave of Expo Texas guards sat right under the six-foot mark and played well above it. The 5'8" to 5'11" group mixed pocket passers, physical defenders and polished creators who never looked overmatched against bigger bodies. They won with feel, footwork and effort — the kind of traits that show up on film for college staffs. What stood out most was how cleanly each of them translated their size into a role: table setter, lock-down defender or all-around playmaker. These five put that versatility on display all day.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2820623' first='Malachi' last='Davis'] is a pocket-sized table setter who lights up when a teammate scores. He advances the ball early with the pass, keeps the offense flowing, and stays unselfish with the rock.</p>
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<p>✅ Early-pass advanced that beats the defense downcourt <br>✅ Unselfish style coaches can build around <br>✅ Steady open-floor handle</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3579453' first='Preston' last='Taylor'] is a high-energy guard who lives at the point of attack. He stays in his stance, pressures the ball full court, and brings the same intensity when he flips to offense.</p>
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<p>✅ On-ball defensive pressure that sets the tone <br>✅ Lateral quickness to stay in front <br>✅ Two-way intensity that doesn't fade</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2615788' first='Sohaan' last='Jiwa'] is a spacing-minded guard who moves well without the ball. He relocates into open pockets, stays shot-ready when the rock swings, and keeps mistakes to a minimum.</p>
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<p>✅ Smart off-ball movement and relocation <br>✅ Catch-ready posture on ball swings <br>✅ Low-mistake decision making</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2859116' first='Dylan' last='Murphy'] is a tough, competitive guard who embraces contact on both ends. He finishes through bodies on drives, takes charges on defense, and never backs down from a matchup.</p>
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<p>✅ Finishes through contact on drives <br>✅ Physical defense that includes taking charges <br>✅ Competitive edge that rubs off on teammates</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2795175' first='Julius' last='Johnson'] is a gifted point guard and an all-around playmaker. He runs an offense with poise, finds teammates in rhythm, and can score, rebound or defend whenever the possession needs it. He's an elite point guard who will see a rise in his recruiting stock. </p>
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<p>✅ Elite feel for setting up teammates <br>✅ All-around game that fills every column <br>✅ Poise to run an offense at the next level</p>
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Still in Lake Dallas, the next wave of Expo Texas guards sat right under the six-foot mark and played well above it. The 5'8" to 5'11" group mixed pocket passers, physical defenders and polished creators who never looked overmatched against bigger bodies. They won with feel, footwork and effort — the kind of traits that show up on film for college staffs. What stood out most was how cleanly each of them translated their size into a role: table setter, lock-down defender or all-around playmaker. These five put that versatility on display all day.
Malachi DavisMalachiDavis
5'9" | PG/SG
Randolph | 2028 TX
is a pocket-sized table setter who lights up when a teammate scores. He advances the ball early with the pass, keeps the offense flowing, and stays unselfish with the rock.
✅ Early-pass advanced that beats the defense downcourt ✅ Unselfish style coaches can build around ✅ Steady open-floor handle
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Preston TaylorPrestonTaylor
5'9" | PG/SG
Prosper | 2028 TX
is a high-energy guard who lives at the point of attack. He stays in his stance, pressures the ball full court, and brings the same intensity when he flips to offense.
✅ On-ball defensive pressure that sets the tone ✅ Lateral quickness to stay in front ✅ Two-way intensity that doesn't fade
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Sohaan JiwaSohaanJiwa
5'10" | PG/SG
Lewisville | 2028 TX
is a spacing-minded guard who moves well without the ball. He relocates into open pockets, stays shot-ready when the rock swings, and keeps mistakes to a minimum.
✅ Smart off-ball movement and relocation ✅ Catch-ready posture on ball swings ✅ Low-mistake decision making
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Prep Hoops Texas Expo 5’8″ – 5’11” StandoutsPrepHoops Texas Expo 5’8″ – 5’11” Standouts
is a tough, competitive guard who embraces contact on both ends. He finishes through bodies on drives, takes charges on defense, and never backs down from a matchup. ✅ Finishes through contact on drives ✅ Physical…
Julius JohnsonJuliusJohnson
5'11" | PG/CG
Bridgeport | 2028 StateTX
is a gifted point guard and an all-around playmaker. He runs an offense with poise, finds teammates in rhythm, and can score, rebound or defend whenever the possession needs it. He's an elite point guard who will see a rise in his recruiting stock.
✅ Elite feel for setting up teammates ✅ All-around game that fills every column ✅ Poise to run an offense at the next level
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Malachi
Davis
5'9" | PG/SG
Randolph | 2028
TX
is a pocket-sized table setter who lights up when a teammate scores. He advances the ball early with the pass, keeps the offense flowing, and stays unselfish with the rock.
Preston
Taylor
5'9" | PG/SG
Prosper | 2028
TX
is a high-energy guard who lives at the point of attack. He stays in his stance, pressures the ball full court, and brings the same intensity when he flips to offense.
Julius
Johnson
5'11" | PG/CG
Bridgeport | 2028
State
TX
is a gifted point guard and an all-around playmaker. He runs an offense with poise, finds teammates in rhythm, and can score, rebound or defend whenever the possession needs it. He's an elite point guard who will see a rise in his recruiting stock. 
