Guards to Watch
Go-to Guards to Watch The guards below have impacted their teams this summer and shown that their stocks continue to rise. These guards are all talented on both ends of the floor and have crafty ways of adding value to their squads. Erin…
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The guards below have impacted their teams this summer and shown that their stocks continue to rise. These guards are all talented on both ends of the floor and have crafty ways of adding value to their squads.
Erin Barrette | WI Flight Elite | 5’7 PG
Barrette has such a wonderful feel for the game and it shows in how she impacts both ends effortlessly. She has a step back 3 that is beyond difficult to defend. She creates her own shot off the dribble and is very strong against contact. She is an impressive euro-step that catched opponents off guard. She has range far beyond the arc and isn’t afraid to attempt the shot at any given moment. Her mid-range pull up is elite and her stock continues to rise as she proves how unstoppable she can be.
Abby Thompson Abby Thompson 5'6" | CG Blair- Taylor | 2023 WI | Team Wisconsin 2023 | 5’6 PG
A shooting machine for her Team Wisconsin squad, Thompson is a lights out shooter and can easily take over a game any given moment. She has a quick release and can hit perimeter shots with consistency. Her shot selection is impressive and the way she creates space before shooting the ball or attacking the rim is beyond impressive. She has a very high basketball IQ and makes the right plays on the floor. She has developed a crafty floater and is effective shooting over taller defenders in the lane. She is a floor general as well and really came into her own this season, communicating on both the defensive and offensive end.
Trista Fayta | Purple Aces | 5’8 PG
The standout point guard pushes the ball in transition so well. She handles the ball up the court and isn’t phased by a high pressure defender in her face. Offensively she attacks the basket with authority and does a good job turning the corner and attacking the lane. She plays with her eyes up and feeds the post very effectively. She impacts the game with her shot selection and composure when creating the offense for her squad.
Graysin Hartjes | WI Blaze
Hartjes is a guard that is just scratching the surface for how high her ceiling is. She has such an incredible feel for the game and has a pass-first mentality that makes her very exciting to watch. The high-upside prospect cuts hard, sets hard screens and create her own shot within the offense. She gets her teammates involved but can put her team on her back if need be.
Annamarie Aue Annamarie Aue 5'10" | PF Auburndale | 2023 WI | WI Flight Elite | 5’8 G
A corner three specialist, Aue can knock is down with consistency behind the arc. She creates her own shot off the dribble and has impressive handles and ability to hold off defenders. She attacks the rim well and doesn’t shy away from contact. She has a quick and effective crossover that oftentimes leaves defenders on their feet. Defensively, Aue deflects so many passes and turns them into buckets on the offensive end. She is a scrappy defender and will hustle after every loose ball.
Lexi Day Lexi Day 5'8" | CG Hortonville | 2021 WI | WI Blaze | 5’8 G
A very good teammate who gets her entire team involved when she is on the floor. Day moves well without the ball and knows her spots on the court. She is floor general with excellent court vision for cutters and her post players in the lane. She spreads the floor well and her tempo rubs off on her teammates. She has great speed and agility as well. Her ability to facilitate the offense and help her teammates score is exceptional but Day will easily take over a game with her athleticism and ability to score the basketball.