15th Region Preview: Top Point Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A great point guard makes a coach's job easier in so many ways. From breaking defensive pressure and attacking defenders to creating space for teammates and delivering pinpoint passes that lead to easy baskets, point guards are often the coaches on the floor. They control the tempo, create opportunities and make everyone around them better. The 15th Region has several talented guards who can score, facilitate and lead their teams. Here are some of the best point guards to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302830"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aecc41031348"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Lady Eagles have the luxury of starting two outstanding point guards, and both bring plenty of problems for opposing defenses. Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1302830' first='Allie' last='Slone'] took a major step forward in production during her freshman season, averaging 13.4 points per game. She is an excellent playmaker who can attack defenders, create her own offense and consistently get to the free throw line. Her backcourt running mate, [player_tooltip player_id='934138' first='Karlea' last='Stanley'], is equally dangerous on both ends of the floor. Together, they form arguably the most dangerous backcourt combination in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302709"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aecc4103138a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams recently enrolled at Paintsville after playing at Magoffin County last season. She gives the Lady Tigers another major weapon and could form an outstanding 1-2 punch with star [player_tooltip player_id='590302' first='Kylie' last='Kinner']. Williams is an excellent passer who can also stretch defenses with her ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc. Her playmaking and ability to create space should make life even easier for Kinner, who is already coming off a season averaging nearly 27 points per game. This backcourt combination has tremendous potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1277548"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aecc410313b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ramey makes the move from Paintsville to Lawrence County, bringing valuable experience and production to the Lady Bulldogs. She averaged 9.1 points per game last season and will give Lawrence County another ball handler who can create offense. Her ability to handle pressure and contribute offensively should be a big addition for a team looking for more production and consistency from its guard position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1992912"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aecc410313d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blanton put together a solid freshman campaign for the Lady Jaguars and will be expected to take another big step forward this season. She has the ability to attack off the dribble, put pressure on opposing defenses and create scoring opportunities for her teammates. She was already among the top three on her team in both scoring and rebounding from the guard position last season. With another year of experience, Blanton could become an even bigger piece of what Floyd Central wants to accomplish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1825747"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aecc410313f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bowersock was asked to handle a lot of responsibility as a freshman for the Lady Kats, and she responded with an impressive 11 points per game. She is a versatile scorer who can get points in multiple ways and gives Shelby Valley a guard capable of creating offense. As the Lady Kats look to take the next step forward, Bowersock will be counted on to take an even bigger leadership role and continue developing into one of the region's top guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->