3-Pack: 2021 Guards To Watch
The change in the recruiting cycle is going to be a big change for everyone. Right as we thought we were going to be getting out on the road, we get shut down. So, in order to spend as much effort as we can in getting players seen, we are going to do what we call, 3-Packs.
With these, we want to highlight 3 players who are similar in class and position. Get some time to dive into some quick thoughts, stat breakdowns, and film. today, we are looking at 2021 guard in Lincoln Hale Lincoln Hale 6'5" | SG Linton-Stockton | 2021 State IN , Evan Wilson, and Blake Barker Blake Barker 6'2" | PG Columbus North | 2021 State IN .
Lincoln Hale
Lincoln
Hale
6'5" | SG
Linton-Stockton | 2021
State
IN
– 6’4 SG 2021 – Linton-Stockton (IN)
Committed: Indiana State
Stats: 23.4 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.5 apg
Thoughts: Lincoln is already off the board but he proved to have solidified his position as a Missouri Valley commit this year. The tall scoring guard put up a ton of points and did so with a really capable jumper from the middle of the floor and beyond. That shot making ability took a step forward this year after a lull last year as he was more focused on his ability to drive. Now, he’s confident all-around and able to mix it up inside to the tune of 6+ rebounds a game. This team is loaded so not surprised he’s putting up good assist number as their primary ball handler. Probably going to play more as a wing scorer to start in college and with that shooting ability he has, he should transition fine.
Evan Wilson – 6’2 SG 2021 – Noblesville (IN)
Stats: 6.3 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 34/105 from 3
Thoughts: Evan is a solid wing shooter with good size and really quick stroke. He’s a guy that is going to do most of his work from deep as a shooter off the catch. He’s not really a guy that will find his way into the middle of the floor unless he is looking to slash and get to the rim. Really good at catching and finishing the lane and on the flip-side of that, he is good with passing. Finds the open man decently and can be effective in a motion-offense.
Blake Barker
Blake
Barker
6'2" | PG
Columbus North | 2021
State
IN
– 6’2 PG 2021 – Columbus North (IN)
Stats: 17.3 ppg, 3.1 apg, 5.3 rpg
Thoughts: Blake is a big, tall guard with a really capable jumper and this year he seemed to take a step forward across the board. Over the summer he showed that his shooting ability, albeit odd with the release, is consistent and lethal. He shot 41% from three and scored 17.3 per game this season. He’s the type of guard that can play on the ball and really make some show-stopping plays but is just as capable of being that leader you typically see from the point. He’s a good rebounder for his position, taking advantage of his size. Has drawn enough interest in the last year to be one of the hotter names you will see whenever we play games again.