Cruse is an athletic guard who is at his best attacking the rim off the dribble. He puts pressure on the defense, often drawing multiple defenders and creating scoring opportunities for himself or setting up teammates in the paint. He plays with a high basketball IQ and shows a strong understanding of how to use ball screens to create advantages offensively. Cruse makes quick, effective decisions with the ball and keeps the defense off balance. On the defensive end, he is active and engaged, using his athleticism and instincts to disrupt plays and impact the game on both sides of the floor.

Cruse is building on the momentum of a strong junior season and continues to trend upward. He can create offense off the dribble and uses his athleticism to effectively attack the rim. Quick and decisive, he understands how to operate in ball screen situations, showing the ability to score or make the right read as a passer. He also adds value defensively, where his activity and instincts allow him to disrupt passing lanes and generate turnovers.

The junior guard climbed nearly 20 spots in this ranking release after a strong season that earned him First Team All-Region honors. Cruse can create offense off the dribble and uses his above-average athleticism to attack the rim effectively. He also brings value on the defensive end, where his activity and instincts allow him to disrupt passing lanes and generate turnovers.

The junior is a quick lead guard who excels at attacking off the bounce and getting into the paint. He is a creative finisher who can score with either hand and shows strong touch on his floater. Cruse also displays good vision, finds open teammates, and plays with a solid overall feel for the game.

Quinton is a quick ball handle and good quickness coupled with vertical explosiveness. He can bully many defenders while also possessing a quick handle and good quickness. He uses quick crossovers, smooth strides when attacking space. Quinton has a nice touch and is a very good finisher using spin moves.  He finishes with both hands at the rim and has a deft touch. He’s a very good passer-by as well and is productive in a variety of roles. Quinton is a solid rebounder from his PG position and can rip a rebound high out of the air and go coast to coast with very good quickness. He plays with a great motor and can defend multiple positions effectively.