There might not be another player in the state with the usage that Evo is going to have this upcoming season. He already went from being a focal point of the offense as Northfield puts the ball in his hands and lets him operate, but it will be a disservice if he doesn’t touch it on every single possession that he’s in this year. Montoya can have some pretty big games this year and it will be a jump from his junior year where he put up 11.1 points a game. I could guess that we see almost double that production with another improvement in the assist column as well. We saw Montoya this summer as well as in the Fall and I will just tell you. .  he looks ready for it. Montoya is handling pressure well, he’s probing the offense and looking for an opening, he’s lethal in the open court and is knocking his 3-ball down at a high clip. That might be his biggest improvement. He’s competing on every possession and it looks like he’s playing with a chip on his shoulder right now. Nortfield will be a team that many are counting out in that Denver Prep League and it will be on him to dominate and bring over some wins. I truly believe that we will be having some loud conversations on where he is as one of the top guards in the state by seasons end and he makes a jump into the Top 30 with the latest update. 

Montoya was damn good last year at this same showcase and this year he elevated his game even more. His team was my favorite watch as they shared the ball, found the open man and got so many open looks and he was a big reason as to why. Evo is maybe my favorite passer in the state when he’s in a zone and dealing how he was at the showcase. He was getting into the teeth of the defense and kicking it to open teammates, he handled defenders trying to knock him off his path, he was one of the top scorers on the day as he got hot from deep and not many guards in the state handles the ball like he does. He doesn’t turn it over, he takes chances and  at no point was Evo sped up and even with him having so many shots, not many were forced at all. Evo was one of the best players at the event and that’s why he’s on the 1st Team All Event squad. 

Montoya has had the spotlight at Northfield for some time now as the starting PG who they put the ball in his hands and let him operate, but now he steps into the role of being the star player, and that was evident at Colorado Live. The team’s success depends on how good of a game he has, and he plays with so much confidence that he can take them there. Evo has wiggle and is difficult to defend off the bounce. He attacks, comes off of screens, and is decisive and is always looking to score. Evo is shooting the deep ball, is a creative scorer around the basket, and has to be the floor general as well. There are going to be high expectations on him all season long, and we saw a glimpse of that as he carried the way for Northfield at Colorado Live. 

Evo is a player who I wanted to be a bit more aggressive at times last season, as he showed flashes of lighting it up when his shot was falling, and he hunted shots, but that took a backseat at times because he wanted to be a true point guard and find open teammates. Well, he’s now forced to take those shots, and this weekend we saw him be able to score with ease. The offense is so centered around him that he decides what kind of shots he takes, he has to be able to score off of the dribble and attack the PnR as well, and that is when he really gets to going. The Northfield offense will go as he allows it as he’s the key to it all. He was the team’s leading scorer, handled pressure, and will also see double teams at times that he has to be ready fo,r and this weekend showed that he could be out for a breakout season. 

Montoya has put together a strong season for Northfield and is a special talent with the ball in his hands. He gets to his spots with confidence, using tight handles to create space and control defenders. He’s a reliable three point shooter who makes teams pay for giving him room, and he never shies away from contact when attacking the lane. That toughness and skill make him a dangerous weapon, especially with the City League Tournament raising the stakes

Evo is one of the most entertaining guards we have in the state and is a rare breed as a true PG. Evo is looking to set teammates up, and his feel for the game is what separates him. He’s dangerous in ISO situations, he reads pick and rolls and looks to score. Evo handles pressure and it is tough to press or trap Northfield as a result. He’s putting up 12.5 points, and 3.5 assists a game to start the season, and we expect both of those numbers to increase, especially the assists. Northfield is 2-0 on the year, including a big win over T-Ridg,e and Evo was a reason why. This should be a season where he jumps onto the radar as a marquee name. 

Montoya may not be pouring in monster scoring numbers, but through two games he’s shown exactly why he’s one of the most valuable players on the floor. With 25 points so far, he scores when needed but it’s his true floor general presence that sets him apart. He’s commanding the offense with poise, using high IQ, elite vision and patience to make the right read every possession. He’s putting teammates in perfect scoring situations, controlling the tempo and picking his own spots to attack when the window opens. Montoya is the engine that makes everything run

Montoya climbs up in the rankings after putting together an outstanding summer filled with production. Evo is one of the shiftiest guards in the class, he has elite handles, passing instincts, and shot-making ability that other guards in the class lack. He scored at all three levels while still creating for others and what stands out is how consistent he is. Montoya’s leadership, IQ, and confidence give Northfield a steady hand and he will make up one of the top duos in the state His rise is well earned as he’s one of the top guards in the class.

Eva is a guard who has a great feel for the game. He passes teammates open and is a small guard capable of scoring inside. He has an inside-out attack as he shoots the 3-ball to keep defenses honest, but is one of the better iso scorers who creates for himself off the dribble. Once he gets that going and defenses commit, it is when he starts dissecting with passes, and that is when I feel he is at his best. I enjoy when Montoya starts operating as a true PG with his IQ on display, as he starts dealing, as he has a loaded bunch around him for the Roughriders that can light it up. He continues to grow on me. 

Evo is a confident PG that allows Northfield’s game to flourish. He shoots the ball well, finishing amongst the trees, and I loved the way that he reads and navigates screens. As a more undersized guard, his ability to come off those with smart-reads for either a dump, kickout, or finish is what separated him all weekend, and he was one of my favorite players to watch on the weekend. He was a consistent scorer, made the right passes, and controlled tempo, and I feel as if Northfield will go as he allows them this year. I loved what I saw from this true point and know that he is a player who will only continue to rise.