Sincerely Savage Skills Camp: Guards and Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I had an opportunity to attend the inaugural Sincerely Savage Skills Camp. The event drew some of the best players in the country from the classes 2025-2030. Listening to the instructors, organizers, and national evaluators share insight and critiques of players' games were impactful for each of the attendees. A huge thanks to the Sincerely Savage team for the invite and hospitality during the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some of the best perimeter players at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_634dd6009b233","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["426689"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":528691,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan data-sheets-value=u0022{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:u0026quot;She plays a fast paced game. 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Looked good off the bounce especiallly when shooting the jumper. Her length paired with her athlerticism made it very hard for defender to get an effective contest. She also showed some good body control on her finishes at the rim, even through contactu0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:771,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;4u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:16750848},u0026quot;11u0026quot;:4,u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0}u0022u003eStanfield made the trip all the way from Cincinnati, OH, and did not waste the investment of her parents and coaches. She looked good off the bounce, especially when shooting the jumper. Her length paired with her athleticism made it very hard for defender to get an effective contest. 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She has quickness and vision and using them both to get herself and her teammates easy baskets. She an engaged defender on and off the ball. She picked ball-handlers for steals when on ball and got a lot of defelctions from the help spots. She understands giving help and still guarding yours already.u0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:771,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;4u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:16776960},u0026quot;11u0026quot;:4,u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0}u0022u003eDennis was likely the most productive point guard at the event once games started. She was bumped up to the high school group and continued to impress. She checked every box during the event. She has quickness and vision and uses them both to get herself and her teammates easy baskets. She's an engaged defender on and off the ball. She picked ball-handlers for steals when on ball and got a lot of deflections from the help spots. 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She did everything with a sense of urgency. Really liked her desire to lock up on defense. She has a very good handle and is a really good passer with either hand.u0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:771,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;4u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:16750848},u0026quot;11u0026quot;:4,u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0}u0022u003eHailey has an athletic build to go along with great athleticism. With a business like demeanor on the court, she did everything with a sense of urgency. Really liked her desire to lock up on defense. She has a very good handle and is a really good passer with either hand. 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She has a long wirey frame and is active on the defensive side of the ball. She made several passes challenging. She made a few very impressive drives to the rim were she uses her long arms to stretch making it tough for defenders to challenge without fouling.u0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:771,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;4u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:16750848},u0026quot;11u0026quot;:4,u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0}u0022u003eA lot to like about her game. She has a long wiry frame and is active on the defensive side of the ball. She made several passes challenging with active hands. 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She sliced through the defense on straight line drives and can get north and south when dribbling around the perimeter very quickly. A good finisher who can really get some tough ones to go around defenders.u0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:771,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;4u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:16776960},u0026quot;11u0026quot;:4,u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0}u0022u003eAubriyana has a nice feel on the floor. She sliced through the defense on straight-line drives and can get north and south when dribbling around the perimeter very quickly. 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Really likes the mid-range pull up and catch and shoot three. Did very well spacing from the ball to make defenders make a decision on who to guard.u0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:771,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;4u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:16776960},u0026quot;11u0026quot;:4,u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0}u0022u003eRogers is a guard with a strong frame and plays a physical game on the perimeter. Her style of play held up well when playing against older players.  She really likes the mid-range pull-up and catch-and-shoot three. She did very well spacing herself from the ball to make defenders make a decision on who to guard. 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She was the u0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:771,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;4u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:10027263},u0026quot;11u0026quot;:4,u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0}u0022u003eShe got a lot of eye-opening looks and the instructors seemed impressed at each station. The 6'0 shooting guard was a major mismatch for most players. She is highly skilled for her age and size. A confident shooter who sees the ball fall through the net often. Capable of playing on the inside and perimeter.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-66391686aa65b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keydrick Barlow (@CoachKBarlow) joined the Prep Girls Hoops team as the Senior Contributor for Georgia in 2019. Since the first day, Keydrick's commitment to providing exposure for girls' basketball has been apparent. A native of Atlanta, GA, Keydrick has served as Associate Editor and Regional Event Director for Prep Girls Hoops and PGH Circuit and is now a covering in both Georgia and Alabama.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->