5A Assist Leaders: 2024 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes are the current 5A assist leaders among the 2024 class. All of them bring team first mindsets and important leadership qualities, often getting looks from the paint, before kicking out passes to shotmakers. Look for their roles to continue growing going into next season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216728' first='Penny' last='Urquhart'] - Littleton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Urquhart has shown value inside and out, proving strong backing down opposing perimeter defenders and stretching out the floor. The 5'10 guard brings a diverse skill set on the offensive end, starting first with her ability to leverage that raw strength for mismatches. Given her height, Urquhart can see above the defense, especially while maximizing her physicality on drives. Through her season for 17-8 Littleton, the guard put up 12 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5 assists per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='790276' first='Morgan' last='Blakesley'] - Lewis-Palmer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blakesley pays attention to the small details, such as intuitive defense on screens or making the extra pass once the lane opens. Through her junior season with Lewis-Palmer, the playmaking guard put up 4 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. The guard keeps her head up at all times, surveying the floor for playmaking opportunities. She is a valuable facilitator in a variety of circumstances, including passes out of the top of the key to cutters or hits to dump off passes following the drive. Continuing to develop her jump shot consistency will be important for the guard, given how effective she has been in other areas.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216727' first='Kinsey' last='Trujillo'] - Roosevelt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trujillo brings value where needed for Roosevelt, who recently came away from the 5A title. At roughly 5'10 the guard makes winning plays when push comes to shove. Not to mention that Trujillo ranks 5th among all 5A players for total charges taken, doing well to be in position early for the contact. On the offensive end, she is a helpful complementary threat, notably through her team first decision making, seeking out efficient shots for herself or teammates.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kasaya Krause - Widefield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Krause does her part to impact the game on both ends, through helpside defensive reads and pushing the pace on offense. Through her junior year with 14-9 Widefield, the guard put up 10.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 3.5 steals per game. Krause keeps her head on a swivel, staying ready to crash the glass or intercept passes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216664' first='Taylor' last='Ellington'] - Green Mountain</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellington is a team first player, seeking out ways to get lead guard [player_tooltip player_id='95215' first='Jayda' last='Maves'] quality looks. The 5'7 guard makes a large impact on the defensive end, keeping up with opposing guards and digging into opponents. She does especially well keeping both arms up without fouling, playing defense with her feet and winning matchups with early positioning. Through her junior year with 16-9 Green Mountain, Ellington posted 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. Continuing to find consistency in the shot off the catch will be important for the guard, especially considering the departure of their 5A Player of the Year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->