Top Guards of the 2021 Class
The 2021 class has a wide range of guards outside the top five players that are unique in their own right and do particulars for their respective teams night in, night out. Capped off by South Salem’s Hilary James Hilary…
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Continue ReadingThe 2021 class has a wide range of guards outside the top five players that are unique in their own right and do particulars for their respective teams night in, night out. Capped off by South Salem’s Hilary James Hilary James 5'6" | PG South Salem | 2021 OR , who had a tremendous 35 point performance versus McMinville. Hilary was one of the State’s biggest stockrisers, as she put her skills on display, leading the Saxons into Chiles, as they hadn’t lost in months. She went up against Kylee Arzner Kylee Arzner 5'10" | SG McMinnville | 2021 State OR , incredibly skilled and confident guard, who led McMinville to a spirited victory against West Linn in the State Playoffs the round before. Other guards are Taylin Smith Taylin Smith 5'5" | PG Liberty | 2021 State OR , Toni Coleman Toni Coleman 5'5" | PG South Medford | 2021 State OR , and Maya Hoff Maya Hoff 6'1" | PG Southridge | 2021 State OR , who all received All League Awards and look to continue to build for themselves and lead their team next year.
Hilary James Hilary James 5'6" | PG South Salem | 2021 OR 2021 5’6″ PG (South Salem HS) – (Pictured) The first thing that pops out to you is Hilary’s elite ball handling skills, which she uses to break the press, create her own shot, and facilitate to others. James is slippery with the ball and can make a move to the basket in an instant, to take it herself or dump off to an open teammate. She is also an excellent shooter and can knock it down, hand in her face or not. James also digs down on defense, is an excellent on ball defender that makes it a nightmare for her opposition.
Taylin Smith Taylin Smith 5'5" | PG Liberty | 2021 State OR 2021 5’5″ PG (Liberty HS) – The prolific shooter is a patient systems player, who waits at her spot, but lets it go quickly once she gets the ball. Doesn’t take a lot of dribbles and has a combination of moves that are effective and efficient. Team player that buys into the system by observing and making the right pass at the right time. Will take it up the court and punish the defender by pulling up herself, resulting in easy points.
Kylee Arzner Kylee Arzner 5'10" | SG McMinnville | 2021 State OR 2021 5’11″ SG (McMinville HS) – Arzner is dangerous in isolation, where she will shift off the dribble, making the defender react to her every move. She will pull up in front of your face whether you are ready or not – more often than not resulting in a made field goal. Has a variety of creative ways to score, good rebounder for her size, and knows how to help others score.
Toni Coleman Toni Coleman 5'5" | PG South Medford | 2021 State OR 2021 PG (South Medford HS) – The floor general for the Panthers only knows how to play at one speed and that’s fast. Known to switch gears as soon as she gets a defensive stop, whether that is with a rebound or a steal, she translates it to the other end in a hurry. She was a main cog for South Medford during their highly successful season and looks to carry the same load, as South Medford only graduates one senior.
Maya Hoff Maya Hoff 6'1" | PG Southridge | 2021 State OR 2021 6’1″ PG (Southridge HS) – The numbers do not jump out at you, but the Metro League 1st Team player controls the momentum of the game every time the ball is in her hands. The athletic 6’1” guard has a lot of fluidity to her game, as her agility and decision making make a positive impact for Southridge. She can do it all as she showcases the abilities to score, rebound, defend with the best.