By: Cooper Hart
5'10' '26 Tyler Gibson (PSB Richmond/Manchester)
Gibson thrived as your classic 'bulldog' style of guard. He was constantly initiating contact, making his opponents uncomfortable on both ends. His aggression when attacking the rim was noticeable and is always a positive trait in young guards. Gibson is a hounding on-ball defender that takes pride in stifling the point-of-attack. That physical, relentless, two-way approach is often lost on younger players, especially guards, so it's refreshing to see a player of that mold find a good amount of success this weekend.
6'4' '25 Kaden Drumgo (DB Elite Premier/Leesville Road)
Drumgo provides a ton of versatility and intrigue from the wing thanks to his crafty nature and positional size. His size, length, and athleticism at the wing spot instantly jumps out at you. He's often the longest guy on the court and, while not filled out all the way, has a solid frame as well. He scores well within the flow of offense and his ability to rebound gets him a couple extra points as well. His shot-making is slowly growing and he's capable of creating his own separation if need be.
6' '26 Cam Jones (FBP Elite JG/Heritage)
Jones was a serious difference-maker today as he was consistently creating paint touches and advantages for his team. His handle seems to be improving, especially in transition and tight spaces. His jumper continues to be solid, and he's added a bit more off the bounce shot-making since the winter. The small incremental improvements are really encouraging in a player that's so productive. Being able to expand outside of the usual and comfortable production is something that a lot of volume players aren't always able to do.
5'8' '28 Mack Jordan (Charlotte Royals)
Jordan was arguably the best middle school point guard in attendance this weekend. He constantly made the right play and took over the game with his shot-making and creation ability when he needed to. He has a solid frame for his age and that strength made it difficult for defenses to speed him up or make him uncomfortable. His shooting mechanics are smooth and should translate well as he matures. It's always noticeable when young guards can control the game with their presence and even more so when they are able to understand when and how to take over at the right time. Jordan will absolutely be one of the more productive point guards over the next 3-5 years.
6'3' '26 Marquese Higgins (Jahworkouts Select Red/Hoggard)
Higgins is a prospect that showed a lot of enticing flashes throughout the weekend. He's a good athlete with a nice combination of strength and size. He can play on the wing or in the post and is more than capable of hitting open jumpers. His overall skill set is raw but the flashes in his transition game and ability to attack closeouts are enough to warrant attention. Players with untapped potential don't usually dominate both sides of the ball like Higgins did today, something that I believe bodes well for his future development.