Battle in Bullhead: Top Point Guards
The Battle in Bullhead featured a number of skilled and high IQ point guards. Some of the guards at the Battle in Bullhead were more explosive than others. However, the top guards all did a great job of creating for their teammates and doing the little things necessary to be successful.
Battle in Bullhead: Top Point Guards
DJ McNeal 6’0 2018 Agua Fria
McNeal put together a solid performance at the Battle in Bullhead. He had a number of nice passes and did a great job of shooting off of the dribble. McNeal has improved his game considerably since last season. Although he shot the basketball well last year, he is more of a threat off of the dribble.
Tyrese Eugene 6’0 2018 Ironwood
Eugene has improved his athleticism considerably and is more explosive than he was at any point last season. He shot the ball well, but made most of his noise slashing and creating for others. His ability to find teammates while driving demonstrated his improved basketball IQ as well.
Ryan Hopp 5’8 2018 Lake Havasu
Hopp managed the tempo of the game well and should good bursts of speed. Further, he finished well around the rim and did the most important job for any point guard: He made his teammates better.
Emilio Esquivel 5’8 2018 Coconino
Esquivel shot the basketball extremely well, especially as the event proceeded forward. The majority of his shots came from deep. However, he did demonstrate an ability to create off of the dribble and knock down a mid-range jumper.
AJ Hernandez 5’8 2018 Mohave
Hernandez is quick and strong. He does not get bothered by pressure much and manages the game well. Further, his passion was contagious to his teammates. Bottom line: he gets his teammates involved and does not make many mistakes. Both are great things to be said about a point guard.
Jeremiah Jacques 5’6 2018 Mohave
Jacques might have had the best shooting day out of any of the guards. He had a couple of games in which he hit 4 or more 3 pointers. In addition to shooting the basketball well, he showed that he can get into the paint despite his size and height. More importantly, he largely made the right decision with the basketball upon getting into the paint.
Elijah Howery 5’10 2018 Kingman
Howery picked up right where he left off at the Prep Hoops Top 250. He was extremely aggressive driving the basketball and made a couple of tough shots around the rim. In addition to his offensive aggression, he showed a more aggressive defensive mindset which enabled him to make some impact plays on that end of the floor.
Jason Amador 5’10 2019 Parker
Amador was largely a pass first point guard for the majority of the evening. However, he did get his teammates involved well and was the managing force for the team. Moreover, he did a nice job of finding his big man, Dhol Majak, on drive and dump offs early and often.
Carter John 5’11 2021 Bradshaw Mountain
John looked ready to play some meaningful varsity minutes despite his age. He did not shy away from pressure and did a good job creating shots for himself and teammates. Moreover, he is a good shooter who has good length as a freshman. He could be ready for a big year.
JJ White 6’0 2021 Ironwood
White was another freshman who looked poised to have a big season at the varsity level. His basketball IQ had the coaches raving. His intelligence enabled him to make a number of game changing plays on the defensive end that usually resulted in layups for himself. Moreover, he shot the basketball extremely well from deep for the majority of the event.