Herrera really stood out on Day 1 as he operated as a true catalyst. He controlled the tempo and kept the offense organized. He also was the one who did not turn the ball over when the opposing team went into traps and tried to pressure him. He appeared to be comfortable with the ball in his hands; he made smart decisions and showed strong chemistry with his teammates. Herrera scored in transition and competed defensively, as he pressured and turned over guards who could not get by him. There’s a calmness to his game that stands out, and his ability to lead and produce makes him one to keep tracking. I am curious to see if he keeps this up all tournament long, and I will check back in with this squad. 

Herrera works to fill holes on either end of the floor, bringing a high motor on the glass and quick instincts to mitigate opponent shot attempts. Prioritizing the dirty work in past events, it is hard to imagine the guard will not get opportunity in the near future. 

Herrera may not be as tall as the other names in this grouping, but his high motor play allowed him to grab plenty of hard fought rebounds. Not many guards have a nose for the ball like Herrera, always in play for the rebound during this showcase event. Defensively, the guard held his own at the point of attack, staying low. Additionally, Herrera was a tremendous help side defender, actively rotating early to double opponents to create steals. His wiry frame allowed him to physically compete against many guards at this event, an agent of chaos along the perimeter. 

Herrera brought active hands on the defensive end of the floor, deflecting plenty of passes thanks to the quick instincts. His off-ball awareness and positioning was especially impactful to his team, making opponents think twice about the skip pass. Herrera did well as a slasher, putting pressure on the rim whenever possible while off-ball, surveying the floor to pressure the available openings. His willingness on the defensive end should get him an opportunity at the varsity level in the next year or two, especially competitive on that end.