Five 2028 Guards To Watch This Middle School Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">By Michael Wholey 10/17/22 8:00 AM EST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>We identified a bunch of young talent in July.&nbsp; As we transition from travel ball to school season, here are five 2028 guards to watch this middle school season.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514969' first='Ke'Mora' last='Evans']</strong> (Nova / Miami Suns Select) – 5'5 PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Evans was impressive in the several games I saw her play in Orlando in July with the Miami Suns.&nbsp; She is a young, strong, athletic guard that is explosive.&nbsp; She has good handle and is an extremely capable scorer.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514904' first='Krystina' last='Lafoucade']</strong> (Calvary Christian Academy / CFE) – 5'4 Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Lafoucade's body really stood out as she is long and athletic.&nbsp; The young guard was one the leading scorers for Central Florida Elite.&nbsp; She does a good job playing in transition and attacking the rim. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='248376' first='Arianna' last='Robinson']</strong> (Miami Country Day / Miami Suns Select) – 5'4 PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Robinson was one of the most talented young guards that I saw throughout the travel season.&nbsp; She is a scoring point guard with savvy ball skills and an explosive first step.&nbsp; She is dangerous in the open court with multiple combo moves off the dribble and finishes well in the paint.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='400818' first='Kennedi' last='Tatum']</strong> (University Christian / East Coast United) – 5'4 PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tatum is a strong, athletic guard with a solid build.&nbsp; She is aggressive on both ends of the floor, plays hard, and plays more physical and aggressive than her opponents.&nbsp; She competes hard and has a strong desire to win.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='400817' first='Londyn' last='Tatum']</strong> (University Christian / East Coast United) – 5'4 PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Londyn like her sister Kennedi has a is a strong, athletic guard with a solid build. Her broad shoulders, strong lower base, and compact frame allow her to be an impactful penetrator and someone that can create shots for her teammates off the dribble.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Michael Wholey</strong> is the lead scout for Florida Prep Girls Hoop Florida and a former division one Assistant Coach at American University, University of Memphis, and Georgia Tech.  Wholey and the rest of the Prep Girls Hoop staff, seek to cover the entire state of player, keeping subscribers up to date with player evaluations, recruiting info, and statewide news.  Our audience often supplies us with some of our best information.  If you have any information on players, teams, or statewide news in the state of Florida, emailing Michael Wholey at <a href="mailto:WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com">WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com</a> or DM him through Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->