If you’ve been following our coverage here this season, little surprise that Word received a bump after a productive sophomore campaign. He was pushed into the starting point guard role and adjusted nicely as a primary ball handler expected to initiate half court sets, but also present as a cold-blooded shot maker in crunch time of games. The All-BCL Second Team member brings a competitive motor and the knack for making big plays in big moments. On a few occasions this season, his streaky shooting, wiggle off the bounce and willingness to get his nose in scuffles would ultimately help lift the Gaels to pivotal wins. He moves from No. 29 to No. 22 heading into the spring/summer with Team Melo 16s.

If you’ve been following our coverage here this season, little surprise that Word received a bump after a productive sophomore campaign. He was pushed into the starting point guard role and adjusted nicely as a primary ball handler expected to initiate half court sets, but also present as a cold-blooded shot maker in crunch time of games. The All-BCL Second Team member brings a competitive motor and the knack for making big plays in big moments. On a few occasions this season, his streaky shooting, wiggle off the bounce and willingness to get his nose in scuffles would ultimately help lift the Gaels to pivotal wins. He moves from No. 29 to No. 22 heading into the spring/summer with Team Melo 16s.