Grand Western Classic: Top Guards

The Grand Western Classic was a showcase style tournament that some of the best talent out West. Through that talent we saw a ton of good guards.  Here are our picks for the top guards from The Grand Western Classic in American Fork, Utah.  Nolan Hickman Nolan Hickman 6'2" | PG Eastside Catholic | 2021 #29 Nation UT - Wasatch Academy Nolan Hickman Nolan Hickman 6'2" | PG Eastside Catholic | 2021 #29 Nation UT has made a name for himself being one the top guards nationally in his class. The Kentucky commit is a player who reminds me a bit of Markelle Fultz, they both have that lackluster look on the floor but still dominate as they make everyone else play at their pace. Nolan is a high IQ guard who uses his long reach to throw accurate passes to open teammates. He really does anything you would want out of high major guard: has a good shot from outside, finishes in the paint, and is an elite athlete.  Isaac Finlinson Isaac Finlinson 6'6" | CG Dixie | 2021 State UT - Dixie Isaac Finlinson Isaac Finlinson 6'6" | CG Dixie | 2021 State UT was a player who stepped up in big games for his team. When they beat against SCA Isaac was a big reason for that win, he hit big shot after big shot during the end game. Isaac is a combo guard with good size, he uses his height to look over defenders and thread the needle to get the ball to cutting teammates. He also had a knockdown jumper from beyond the arc, off the dribble and set shots. Isaac is an underrated prospects coming out of Utah, D2 coaches should be on the lookout.  Langston Reynolds Langston Reynolds 6'3" | CG Colorado Prep | 2022 State #102 Nation CO - Colorado Prep Langston Reynolds Langston Reynolds 6'3" | CG Colorado Prep | 2022 State #102 Nation CO had a solid weekend with Colorado Prep’s first out of state challenge. Langston had a very efficient weekend, he did take any bad shots and was most of the time looking for open teammates. He strives when going downhill, driving towards the basket, where he has elite finishing ability. Also while driving downhill he has good vision to find open teammates. Langston uses his wide frame and good footwork to move around defenders or move them out of his way. As of now Langston has one D1 offer but I could see that changing on The Real Grind Session. Frankie Collins Frankie Collins 6'2" | PG Coronado | 2021 State #58 Nation NV - Coronado Frankie Collins Frankie Collins 6'2" | PG Coronado | 2021 State #58 Nation NV was one of the most fun players to watch on the weekend he bring great energy to the court. The Michigan commit is an elite athlete who often finishes with exhilarating dunks. Frankie is also a good passer, when cutting to the rim he has a knack for finding open teammates. He has great handles to create when driving or looking for a jumper, he checks all the marks for a high major point guard. Michigan got a great player coming there way.