Mike Saunders (5’9, PG, IN) is a season, experienced, and
immensely poised point guard and a young man who can play the game as a pusher
and half court probing point guard. Can find a seam and has good pace to his
game. He's got good touch, especially from mid-range. Has all the making of a
vocal leader and this is a big part of his approach. Confident point guard is a natural for the
position and will be a high-major recruit. He'll be geared toward running a
fast break style offense where he can push but also has the makeup to play in
the half court. Trustworthy from the point guard position and is a one of the
best pure knockdown shooters in the class who uses this attribute to space the
floor for his team.
Isaiah Kennedy (6’0, PG, OH) is a big combo-point guard with
long arms, a smooth floor game and clear upside. He handles the ball well to
both sides and has definite playmaking instincts and is especially good in the
open floor or off a ball-screen. He uses his size well in the backcourt, both
to see and pass over opposing defenders (especially against pressure) as well
as to score over smaller defenders with pull-ups and floaters. He's capable of
making some high level plays off the bounce and has a dependable pull-up game
that he can get to any time he wants because of his size and a little natural
fade in his stroke. He's also showed a consistent three-point shot and defended
well.
Zeb Jackson (5’10, PG, OH) is a left-handed combo-guard who
impacts the game with his scoring and passing. He has a great burst off the
dribble and he changes speeds very well. The biggest strength of his game is
his shooting prowess. He can knock in jump shots out to 23-feet and his release
is quick and smooth. He is most effective off the catch, but he can also hit
shots off the dribble. He advances the ball well in transition and in the half
court set he understands angles while feeding the post. With added strength has the potential to be a
game changer with high major potential.
Grant Huffman (6’3, PG, OH) is a highly skilled and
intelligent combo-guard. He shoots the ball well and with deep range, has
terrific rotation on his ball, and doesn't need much space to get it off. He's
a very good passer who both snaps balls around the perimeter and can also make
some good finds off the dribble. He has developed his handle into enough of an
asset that he can slide over to play the point. He's a smart and crafty player
who has dexterity with the ball and will use the glass, even in his pull-up
game, whenever he has an angle.
Matt Allocco (5’11, PG, OH) very skilled with a high I.Q.
and while he's not a high level athlete at this juncture, both his quickness
and physical strength have begun to evolve that helped him have a breakout weekend
at the UN Next Combine (Midwest) streaky but capable of shooting the lights out
shooter off the catch and rhythm dribble. He is an excellent passer with a
terrific feel for the game. He attacks and plays with great energy and urgency
and is another coach on the floor showing already the capability to play high
level pick and roll basketball.
Justus Salaam (5’10, PG, MI)is a late blooming point guard
who made a name for himself at the Midwest
combine, but also developed his game at a rapid rate. Solid size for the point
guard position, allowing him to both see and pass over top of most opposing
defenders. He always plays with his head up and sees the floor very well. He's
very good attacking north to south in the open floor, can also be shifty and smooth
to get into the lane in a half-court game, and has runners and floaters alike
when unable to get all the way to the rim. Defensively, he has relatively quick
feet that will allow him to develop into a disruptive defender as well. 
Justin Powell (6’4, PG, KY) is a competitive true point
guard with goods strength for his size and matching speed and quickness. He
pushes the ball with excellent pace on the break and can get to the basket
where he can finish or drop off to an open teammate. Powell can run the team
and breakdown the defense and make a play - can control the tempo and make open
shots when the defense backs away.
Nicolas Walters (5’11, PG, OH) the frame and length is
impressive for a PG, Walters is able to run the team, make plays off the dribble for
himself or teammates and shots as needed. He competes and can play fast or
slow. He has a bright future as a high major guard with continued development
and production. Efficiency and consistently
are elements that must match up with the flashes of greatness that he shows.
Maxwell Land (6’2, PG, OH) is a high level athlete that simply
lacks extensive experience playing
against the highest levels of competition. He has good size for the backcourt,
is an explosive leaper, very quick, able to start and stop on a dime, and
cut-up with deceptive power. While his physical tools were the basis of his
game early in camp, he's showed a versatile offensive arsenal that requires
consistent reps. He's now a threat to make both rhythm threes and pull-ups and
has also become extremely effective bringing smaller guards to the low post.
He's a quality secondary ball-handler and with improved decision making he
looks like he will be able to develop a very mature floor game. He almost never
forces a bad shot, always plays within the team concept and is generally
unselfish. Defensively, he has both the physical tools (with his long arms and
quick feet) as well as the mental approach to be a high level college player
with the potential to blossom into a true stopper on the defensive end and on
the backboard – this is a player that should be monitored and followed was the
most intriguing prospect in the event. 
Jake Younkin (5’11, PG, OH) is a good drive draw and kick
passer but will not hesitate to move the ball when the defense is set. He plays
in full attack mode and is very difficult for other guards to handle because of
his underrated quickness. He can get to the rim and finish through contact, has
a nice floater, pull up jumper and can hit the open three when his feet are set.
Elliott Sieger (5’11, PG, IL) is a shooting point guard. At this point he is better at scoring than
creating for others. He has nice strength and can be an explosive scorer. He
has range to 20 feet. He definitely needs to improve his decision making. He is
probably more of a 2 than a 1 at this point. He has the ability to be a good new
millennium PG and lock down defender with consistent effort.
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