Gateway Challenge Top 2027 Guards and Wings
Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class of 2027 guards and wings that we saw at the USJN Gateway Challenge in Chesterfield, Mo. Brielle Mays Brielle Mays 5'8" | PG Staley | 2027 State…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class of 2027 guards and wings that we saw at the USJN Gateway Challenge in Chesterfield, Mo.
Brielle Mays Brielle Mays 5'8" | PG Staley | 2027 State MO (Kansas Eclipse-Blue Star): A 5’9″ combo guard from Staley who is a very talented offensive player with a high motor, along with good size and athleticism. She can really get out and push the ball to create tempo. The talented lefty is very good when she gets down hill and finish in the lane and she can also create her own offense off the dribble to knock down the jumper. She can knock down the 3-pointer off the catch when left open.
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Jamiah Herring-Green (Phenom): A 5’8″ guard who has good length and a very impressive offensive package, which she displays every time she steps on the court. She is very fluid in her movements as she can also score at all three levels. She covers a lot of space with her stride on the dribble and she can finish well in the lane or pull up for the jumper. She is also a good rebounder who can also be disruptive on defense at the top of her team’s full court press.
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Nylah Scales (Phenom): A 5’6″ point guard who is a very talented playmaker and distributor who can also get buckets in a variety of ways. She runs the pick and roll well as she can hit the teammate on the pocket pass. Her overall court vision is good as she can pass her teammates open. She can also score on slick penetrating drives in the lane with very good body control in traffic.
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Leighana Shelton Leighana Shelton 5'11" | SG Liberty (Wentzville) | 2027 State MO (Lady BBE): A 5’9″ guard who is an impressive athlete with the versatility to excel just about anywhere on the court. She’s a talented offensive player with good slashing ability into the lane and a good finisher. She gets downhill with good burst and she can also change speeds and directions on the dime. Her motor is always running as she is always putting pressure on the defense.
Gabbie Carmichael (Kansas Eclipse-Red): A 5’9 guard from Butler who displayed some impressive shooting range from beyond the 3-point line. Her team ran some nice plays for her to get open looks from long distance and she moved well and was shot ready when she caught the ball ready to let it fly.
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Mikayla Gavlick (Missouri Prime): A 5’4″ point guard who is a good ball handler and she uses her speed well in the open court to push the tempo. She can weave in and out of traffic against pressure defense. She is also a capable shooter from 3-point range.