Under the Radar: Combo Guards to Watch in the 2025 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Combo guards bring versatility and options with different offensive sets and schemes. I've identified 5 prospects that are looking to take that next step. Shooting and protecting the rock are keys to winning and these are some prospects that can bring that and more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384511"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Bowes is one of the top shooters in the state. Her mechanics and fluidity within her shot make her very accurate from beyond the arc. She has NBA range and shoots it with confidence. She has active hands and a quick first step. She is a smart guard that can facilitate and make difficult passes look easy. Likes to run on the break and can take it coast to coast or dish it off for an easy bucket.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["415920"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"I really like Mallory's game and expect a big season from the rising junior. She is a dynamic 3 level scorer with elite handle. Plays with confidence and loves to play up tempo on the break. She sees the court well and can make all the passes. Shoots with high confidence and is very accurate. Can create her own shot anywhere on the court and finish in the paint with either hand. Active on the boards on both ends of the floor.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["413747"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Tavarez is an up tempo guard that loves to run on the break. She can defend multiple positions on the perimeter and is a tenacious defender that likes to create turnovers and harrass opposing shooters. Confident shooter from the perimeter with quick release in spot up situations.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["413756"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"I'm expecting a big season from Phelan. She is a hooper, plain and simple. Three level scorer with dimensions to her game. Has great handle, protects the ball, and a quick first step and can create space for her shot from anywhere on the court. Her step back mid range jumper is a beauty and is close to unstoppable. She can run off screens and light it up from the perimeter. She is a confident and accurate shooter with a small hitch in her mechanics and lower than average release that she will need to fine tune for the next level.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["384516"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Thomas will be one to watch this season as she has the game to climb up recruiting boards with a strong junior campaign. She does a lot of her damage in the paint scoring the basketball. She can attack the basket or beat you in post with her elite footwork and finishing ability. Thomas is a turnover machine and likes to run the floor on the break for easy buckets. Her strongest skillset is rebounding. She has a high motor and creates second chance opportunities with her offensive rebounding.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650b43daca24a"} /-->