High IQ Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='95238' first='Tania' last='Hodge'] - Bear Creek - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing roughly 5'6, Hodge has proven herself as a knockdown shooter from distance, either off the catch or bounce. The incoming senior played a key role for Bear Creek last year, averaging 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.6 steals per game. Hodge is capable coming off flare screens or using baseline cuts to flow into her shot. She led Bear Creek in field goal percentage while having a large volume of shot attempts this past season. Another key area for Hodge resides in her quick hands on defense, where her reaction speed is all too fast for opposing guards. The incoming senior guard currently sits as the 94th overall prospect and 40th among combo guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kiley Smich - Chapparral - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smich was a steady perimeter creator coming off on-ball screens, where she made use of her vision hitting rollers. The incoming senior plays to her pace, rarely being sped up. When opposing defenders choose to hedge screens, Smich stays aware hitting the open teammate, whether the roller or the wing shooter. Look for the combo guard to make some noise at Chaparral this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='329355' first='Olivia' last='Klein'] - Resurrection Christian - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":429903,"width":161,"height":214,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/AE26A387-437A-4FFF-B032-AFFC153F8932-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-429903" width="161" height="214"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Klein is a pure scorer who has the potential to be a three level threat this coming season. Standing roughly 5'6, the shooting guard possesses a high arc on the shot that is more than capable rising above taller defenders. Klein demonstrated the ability to hit jumpers within the offensive flow, often using down screens to create separation on jumpers. The incoming sophomore also showed potential stepping into jump shots within the mid-range, a major x-factor for her overall offensive upside. Another trait of Klein resides with her downhill scoring, where she is capable creating advantages from defenders playing too high on the perimeter. Once the 2025 rankings come out, Klein should be on everybody's radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='95212' first='Katie' last='Johanning'] - Highlands Ranch - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":260272,"width":183,"height":188,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/03/Image-994x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-260272" width="183" height="188"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johanning has some incredible passing vision from all over the floor, where she is dependable hitting cutters through tight windows. A pure point guard, the incoming senior constantly looks for passing lanes whether in the halfcourt or transition. On the break, Johanning is pinpoint making long outlet passes over the top of defenders. On the defensive end, her vision shines where she is excellent reading passing lanes and going for the steal. This previous season, the point guard averaged 8.1 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.3 rebounds while contributing 36% of her three point attempts. Within her class, Johanning sits at 16th overall and the third overall point guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='95210' first='Anjolene' last='Ramiro'] - Eaglecrest - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lefty combo guard made waves throughout the summer as a shooter and high IQ fullcourt playmaker. Standing roughly 5'7, Ramiro is a sharpshooter either off the catch or coming off the dribble. Due to her shooting gravity with or without the ball, Ramiro often deals with aggressive perimeter defense high up. When doubled or iced on screens, the senior guard stays poised to make high level passes over the top or around the defense. Ramiro currently sits at 14th overall and 8th among combo guards for the 2023 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->