Preseason Preview: Guards to keep an eye on

<span style="font-family: ’times new roman’, times, serif;"><strong>These are the top guards to keep an eye on this season. </strong></span> <span style="font-family: ’times new roman’, times, serif;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="245252" first="Terri" last="Reynolds"] - 5’8, Sr., Lebanon High School </strong></span> Reynolds is an athletic guard who uses her speed and quickness to get easy baskets in transition. She has a quick first step, that allows her to beat defenders off the dribble and make an under-control decision once she has two feet in the paint. In addition, she does not hesitate to shoot when she is open and is capable of using a down screen and shooting off of the inside pivot foot. <span style="font-family: ’times new roman’, times, serif;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="245355" first="Sydney" last="Mains"] - 5’10, So., Knoxville Catholic High School</strong></span> Sydney is a big guard who does not shy away from contact. She is most dangerous in the open court and when she is operating in the elbow area. She has a dynamic first step that catches post players off guard, and she is too physical for undersized guards to defend. Sydney is an old-school guard who plays with the grit and grind needed to win close games. <span style="font-family: ’times new roman’, times, serif;"><strong>Anne Claire Miliam - 5’9, Jr., Dickson County High School </strong></span> Miliam is a modern-day guard who shoots the three at an extremely high rate. She is looking to get off a quick three in transition or is looking to create an opportunity for a clean look. Her shot is quick, and at the high school level, defenders are often unprepared for the release. Although Miliam is looking to shoot a quick three, she does not force shots that are not there. She is confident in her game to put the ball on the floor and make reads while penetrating the defense. Miliam has the potential this year to expand on her game and become a complete player that can score at all three levels. <span style="font-family: ’times new roman’, times, serif;"><strong>Hadleigh Warton - 5’10, Jr., Goodpasture High School </strong></span> Warton is a coach’s dream guard. Warton is a long athlete who is looking to finish at the rim or shoot in rhythm threes. She drives the ball seeking out contact but does not depend on the contact to finish. The drive is under control which allows her to dish the ball when the defense helps or finish strong if the defense does not show. On the fast break, Warton understands running lanes and how to make herself available to her teammates. Her three-point shot is a threat, but she does not rely on it to be successful. When Warton was just a sophomore, her teammates looked to her for productivity in clutch time, and with that experience under her belt, the best is yet to come. <span style="font-family: ’times new roman’, times, serif;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="285342" first="Lucy" last="Benson"] - Jr., Evangelical Christian</strong></span> Lucy is a knock-down traditional three-point shooter. She knows what her strengths are and does not play outside her game. Benson does her work early, and when the ball gets to her, she is ready to catch and shoot. She is a methodical player and uses her mind to play rather than rely on athletic ability. She uses the ball screen effectively to get her shot off and does not need much space to do so.