Up & Coming Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='329380' first='Payton' last='Terry'] - Roosevelt - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":504382,"width":267,"height":178,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/73-Payton-Terry.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-504382" width="267" height="178"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The incoming sophomore combo guard has shown flashes as a highly skilled secondary creator out on the perimeter. Terry may be on the shorter end at 5'5; however, she has excellent touch on the glass both as a driver and put back finisher. Terry has adapted with high arcing shots around the rim, molding the arc based on how aggressive defenders help. Ambidextrous in nature, Terry is capable breaking you down going either direction with powerful crossovers. On the opposite end, the guard displayed great instincts intercepting passing lanes or attacking dribble moves. Opposing ballhandlers are given trouble versus Terry, since she rarely bites on pump fakes and stays assertive tipping away the rock on drives. She could become one of the better two-way perimeter threats in Northern Colorado in due time. The sophomore combo guard is currently on our 2025 watch list, stay tuned.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495909' first='Olivia' last='Klein'] - Resurrection Christian - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":504385,"width":287,"height":191,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/76-Olivia-Klein.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-504385" width="287" height="191"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Klein has high potential as a perimeter shooter due to her quick feet relocating on movement jumpers. The incoming sophomore combo guard displayed high level shot making ability, along with room to grow as a secondary creator in the halfcourt. She does well attacking closeouts, due to her notable shooting gravity that defenders must respect. Around the rim, Klein is more than capable taking hits and scoring with the right hand through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216702' first='AJ' last='Mannering'] - Peyton - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":504429,"width":290,"height":193,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/121-AJ-Mannering.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-504429" width="290" height="193"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mannering is another excellent shooter either off the catch or bounce, given the quick form and footwork. At roughly 5'8 the shooting guard makes plays all over the floor, both as a sparkplug scorer and effective passer with space. While staying dangerous on the perimeter, Mannering can put the ball on the floor with high efficiency of contributions to teammates. Opponents need to respect one on one, since she can be a cerebral playmaker when the defense crashes on the middle. She is capable taking hits or utilizing the scoop finish to get by the attempted block. On the opposite end, the shooting guard stayed physical when fronting the post or attacking the passing lanes. Mannering currently ranks 139th in the 2024 class and 23rd among shooting guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495875' first='Katie' last='Lamb'] - Legend - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":504346,"width":297,"height":198,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/13-Katie-Lamb.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-504346" width="297" height="198"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lamb brings toughness at the guard position, proving to make an impact in just about every facet of the game. Standing right around 5'8, Lamb is one of the more physical rebounding threats on the perimeter. She has a habit grabbing and going fullcourt off of defensive rebounds, allowing her to immediately put pressure on the defense. Within the fast break, Lamb does well either getting outlet passes across the floor or leading the break on the wing. Once in the halfcourt, Lamb is a versatile shooter out on the perimeter. Proving to hit shots off the catch while flowing off a flare screen or stepping into a pull-up out of the pick and roll. Continuing to leverage her gravity for driving lanes will be essential to the guard's offensive upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->