Texas 2021 Combo Guards Summer Stock Risers Part 1/2
This is my in-depth analysis on some of the players who showcased their talents on big stages during this quarantined summer period we had! Look for these kids to take major leaps this next year as they develop as players…
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Continue ReadingThis is my in-depth analysis on some of the players who showcased their talents on big stages during this quarantined summer period we had! Look for these kids to take major leaps this next year as they develop as players and athletes. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for these young men as they continue to grow and begin their senior campaigns.
Adrian Body II 2021 6’2 SG Dekaney High School
Adrian is a larger shooting guard with a real ability to finish around the rim with either hand. He is an explosive athlete allowing him to hang in the air and finish tough shots as well as go up for crafty finishes. I was really impressed with his intensity and defensive awareness. He has great length allowing him to be a real game wrecking defender. He has active hands that came away with steals, deflections and blocks. He even displayed some good playmaking instincts, reminding me a lot of Marcus Smart. I would like to see continued development with his set shot and shot off the bounce because he already is an elite finisher and defender and has a real chance to be a successful “three and d” type player at the next level.
Thomas Worrich 6’3 2021 (Strength N Motion 2021) O’Connor High School
Thomas is an athletic combo guard who plays engaged on ball defense and loves to run the floor and find weak spots in the defense. He spaces the floor well and knows when to cut and attack the defense around the rim. He has good ball skills with a pretty tight handle and an above average ability to set up his teammates. He displayed some intelligent touch passes and extra passes to open shooters that resulted in easy looks within their offense.
Christopher Loper 6’3 2021
Christopher is an incredibly long guard who can affect the game in a multitude of ways. He plays with good energy and loves to get downhill, but his ability to move his feet and disrupt his opponents is where he makes an elite difference to his team. He has all the tools to be a tremendous three and d type player at the next level. I would like to see continued development in his ability to shoot off the dribble, especially from behind the arc.
Myles Shields Myles Shields 6'3" | CG Tilton | 2022 TX 2021 6’2 Shooting Guard North Dallas Adventist Academy
Myles is a crafty combo guard with a real ability to affect the game in several ways. He has great length and is an aggressive player around the rim. He loves to draw contact and seems to fight through it with ease. He even has a soft floater he can get to when attacking the rim head on. He plays very hard on the defensive end and had some impressive blocks and deflections leading to easy baskets for his team. I would like to see more work on his vision and ability to create for his teammates. Shields has come a long way this summer, showing he has put the work in during quarantine!
Caden Mckenzie 2021 5’11 Texas City High School
Caden is an athletic combo guard who always raises his intensity to match his competition. He is the definition of a gamer, someone who always seems to find another gear when the moment gets big. He plays engaged and aggressive defense and comes up with multiple turnovers. He has a confident jumper off the bounce and as a set shooter, but he really makes defenders pay with a quick crossover to freeze them and then rise up in their face. I would like to see continued development in his mid-range game and floaters just to add another weapon to his offensive bag.