Garcia showcased a fundamentally sound shooting stroke built on exceptional balance, alignment, and repeatable mechanics. Whether spotting up, relocating along the perimeter, or trailing the break in transition, he flowed effortlessly into his jumper. He transferred his weight fluidly from the catch into the release with minimal wasted movement.

Cruz Garcia Cruz Garcia 6'5" | SG/SF Byron Nelson | 2027 State TX was possibly the best pure shooter of the weekend, his skill set looked polished and purpose-built for life as a three-point specialist. He consistently relocated himself before stepping into catches with rhythm and clean 1-2 footwork, allowing him to get balanced and read closeouts instantly. His shot preparation and mechanics were highly disciplined, making him a dangerous perimeter weapon the moment the ball touched his hands. When defenders closed out aggressively, he countered with convincing pump fakes and smooth pivots to square up and face the basket, almost always getting his man to bite. His combination of shooting touch, footwork, and feel made him far more than just a spot-up shooter, but a polished scoring threat from beyond the arc.

Cruz Garcia Cruz Garcia 6'5" | SG/SF Byron Nelson | 2027 State TX played with advanced spatial awareness, consistently finding open windows for rhythm three-pointers in transition or during half-court rotations. Garcia’s shooting mechanics were fluid and consistent, making him a constant threat to splash jumpers from deep or pull up confidently in the mid-range. Garcia’s readiness to fire off the catch, along with his quick foot footwork and smooth follow-through, showcase his potential as a true three-point specialist. Garcia’s ability to move without the ball and relocate instinctively also created scoring opportunities that stretched the floor and opened driving lanes for teammates.

Cruz Garcia Cruz Garcia 6'5" | SG/SF Byron Nelson | 2027 State TX displayed he can stretch the floor out with his perimeter shooting throughout the whole Expo. Offensively I liked the way he kept being on the move instead of clogging the paint. Cruz is a team player that involves himself on both ends of the floor. Defensively he showed great effort to protect the rim for his team primarily doing what’s necessary to get stops for Team 4 in 5v5 action.