Steady lead guard that was excellent as a dual threat guard balancing his scoring with facilitating. Strong physical guard that is a big time shooter off the catch. Got off to a fast start in the Patriots win over Evansville North. Smooth stroke with good range. Has nice shot preparation and doesn’t force anything. Really good keeping his eyes up and making the advance pass on time and on point. Will be an extremely impactful piece for a very talented Terre Haute North team in his senior season.

Loyd got hot from beyond the arc on Tuesday and was knocking in three-point shots in a variety of ways. He made them off of the ballscreen, he pulled up in transition, and he knocked in catch-and-shoot looks when playing off of the ball. The 6’0″ guard is a talented shot-maker for Terre Haute North. Not only did he having it going from three-point range, but he also made some tough pull-up jump shots in the midrange as well. He plays with good pace and does a good job of creating separation for his jump shots.

Similar to his role with a very good Terre Haute North team as a junior, Loyd is a ball-mover and catch-and-shoot threat for Progeny UA Grind 17u. He often serves as their primary ball handler and does a great job of facilitating to his many talented teammates. However, when off of the ball, he is also one of their best shooters. Loyd’s biggest game of the weekend came in a win over Fundamental U on Saturday when he scored 23 points on 6-7 shooting from three-point range.

Loyd does a great job of distributing the ball for this Progeny UA Grind 17u team. He was the glue that held them together during an excellent 5-0 weekend at the Havoc in the Heartland which included a win over Progeny UAA. The Terre Haute North point guard is an excellent passer with a high basketball IQ that can also really shoot it from beyond the arc.

Loyd knocked in a game-winner in Progeny 16u’s Saturday morning when connecting on his four three-pointer of the game with about five seconds remaining to clinch the victory. He went on to shoot the ball well throughout the weekend at UA Rise Session I while also serving as one of the primary ball handlers and playmakers for his team. The Terre Haute North guard’s ability to facilitate from the point guard spot and shoot it at a high percentage when off of the ball is very impressive.

A high IQ point guard from Terre Haute North High School, Loyd was showing off his scoring ability early on in the weekend scoring 18 points including four three-point shots in a win on Friday. His combination of playmaking and perimeter shot-making was on full display throughout the weekend.

Without question, Mason Loyd Mason Loyd 6'0" | PG Terre Haute North | 2027 State IN was the best shooter I saw on Friday night at Havoc in the Heartland. He has some real confidence from behind the arc with a fast, consistent trigger on his outside shot. Pretty good size on the wing with the potential to grow a bit more. Tough defender, as well.

Look for Loyd to play a role in Terre Haute North’s backcourt this season. The Patriots won over 20 games last season, but graduated a good amount of production. Luckily, they have a strong core of young talent, including Loyd, to start replacing what they lost. He is a true point guard that you can trust with the ball in his hands.