2025 Rankings Update: Versatile Combo Guards
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Candace Baker Candace Baker 5'11" | CG ThunderRidge | 2025 State CO – ThunderRidge Baker provides versatile defense at roughly 5’10, consistently keeping her head on a swivel and rotating early for help. The sophomore wing provides a defensive baseline…
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Continue ReadingCandace Baker Candace Baker 5'11" | CG ThunderRidge | 2025 State CO – ThunderRidge
Baker provides versatile defense at roughly 5’10, consistently keeping her head on a swivel and rotating early for help. The sophomore wing provides a defensive baseline for this group, both on the glass and through meticulous defensive rotations. Baker shows steady decisionmaking in the fullcourt, doing her part to set up teammates with easy shot attempts along the break. Through her season with 17-8 ThunderRidge, Baker posted 4.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game.
Brooklyn Kaiser Brooklyn Kaiser 5'6" | CG Vista Ridge | 2025 State CO – Vista Ridge
Kaiser is calm and collected in the halfcourt, rarely rushing shots, tirelessly searching for the best possible look. At roughly 5’6, the combo guard is adept at finding rollers or weak side cutters, timing passes in between the defense. Kaiser has excellent touch on shots around the rim, showing an increased volume of high arcing floaters above contests, arguably the most unguardable shot in basketball. Through her season with Vista Ridge, Kaiser has put up 15.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.9 steals per game.
Avery Alcaraz Avery Alcaraz 5'8" | SG Fort Collins | 2025 State CO – Fort Collins
Alcaraz is a volume shotmaker for 14-10 Fort Collins, possessing a dependable ballhandling package that may be leveraged for jumpers off the dribble. The 5’7 guard has already garnered collegiate attention from multiple programs both in and out of state. Although garnering a larger volume than last season, Alcaraz has nearly doubled her free throw attempts, up from 81 to 157 this season. Alcaraz has high upside through her versatility scoring the ball, especially as she grows her scoring efficiency from attempts at the line. Through her sophomore season, Alcaraz has posted 14.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
Grace Stanley – Legend
Stanley reads the floor at a fast pace, dependable coming off a weak side action and make a decision on the fly. The 5’4 guard is all too quick for defenses to defend against the initial perimeter drive. Stanley is adept at splitting the defense, finding open teammates after help arrives. Should opponents stay too low and give her space on the spot-up jumper, she is certainly a dependable shotmaker within that context. Given her quick instincts, the guard does well intercepting passing lanes. Through her season with 16-9 Legend, Stanley has posted 6.4 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.4 steals per game.
Jasmine Byers Jasmine Byers 5'7" | CG Vista Ridge | 2025 State CO – Vista Ridge
Byers does her part to maximize her impact within the offensive flow. The combo guard has a quick, wide crossover which creates plenty of space to get downhill. Should help arrive, Byers has no problem getting to her jump stop and making the kick out pass. Through her sophomore season with 10-13 Vista Peak, Byers has posted 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1 block per game.
Running Wolf provides dependability on the defense glass, capable creating opportunities in transition from those situations. She rarely shies away from contact, seeking out plenty of scoring looks inside the paint and finishing over contests. Through her sophomore season with Mountain Range, she posted 6.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game.