College Live Preview – Ready for the Down Hill Battle
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As the live period gets closer, we take a look at some elite guards who can attack the rim. They are capable of exploding off of the first step and immediately putting the pressure on the defense. This story hilights…
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Continue ReadingAs the live period gets closer, we take a look at some elite guards who can attack the rim. They are capable of exploding off of the first step and immediately putting the pressure on the defense. This story hilights these special players who get down hill in a hurry. They break your defense down and score at the rim, or they dish to the open perimeter player for a three point shot. Moreover, these are the players who eat “and-ones” for breakfast and have free throws for dessert. The players on this list will be fun to watch during the upcoming college live period as they get to the rim to make it all happen.
Jaida Civil Jaida Civil 5'11" | PG Palm Bay | 2025 State FL is one of the top guards in the State and can really get after it. She goes hard in the paint and attacks the rim with a vengeance. Civil can score in a multiple of ways and she puts a lot of pressure on defensive players. She can shoot the floater, shoot the long ball, and she can connect from behind the arc. The transition game is where she is very dynamic. Civil can fill on the break and get to rim with blazing speed. She can take it herself once she gets the rebound and outrun defenders down then court. Civil is a player we are excited to see this upcoming live period.
Taniyah Davis Taniyah Davis 5'8" | PG American Heritage | 2026 State FL was something special last AAU season and was just so advanced for someone heading into their Freshman season. I recently saw Davis over in Gainesville at the FABC Team Camp and the current top guard in the 2026 class was at it again, showing a lot of versatility on defense and offense. The three point shot was smooth as butter and Davis also has some nice midrange pullups in transition. Davis played the one, the two, and the three and showed a lot of versatility. Defensively, Davis looked good at the top, but also played down low at the three. She was really impressive and her versatility and maturity showed on the court as well. I am looking forward to seeing this talented guard attacking the rim during the college live period.
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Jaelyn Housey Jaelyn Housey 5'9" | PG Nova | 2026 State FL is definitely a player that I want to see more of this summer. In 2022, I saw the talented guard numerous times and her athleticism and physical makeup was always ahead of her time. Housey is an elite player who has the ability to get to the rim almost at will. She finishes at the rim in multiple ways and is at her best when the game is on the line. Housey has yet to play in her Sophomore year and has already received a D-1 offer from the University of Central Florida. Im looking forward to seeing this guard get down hill during the college live period.
Tatyana Campise-Pinkney Tatyana Campise-Pinkney 5'8" | CG Boca Raton | 2026 State FL is a player who we are are looking to see during this upcoming live period in July. She was standout at the FABC Team Camp, showing a lot of skills. Campise-Pinkney was a smooth shooter at the high school live camp. She is also a player who can get down hill and score at the rim. Looking to see Campise-Pinkney attack the rim as well as this live period.
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Alanna Tatum Alanna Tatum 5'6" | PG University Christian | 2026 State FL is one of the most athletic players on this list. Tatum is also a bona-fide attacker of the rim She can get to the paint in a variety of ways, including beating her defender off of the dribble. Tatum has multiple ways of getting to the rim. She has good handles and is a very shifty player. Tatum is special in the transition game and it’s where she attacks the rim most of time. She finishes with floaters, layups, euros, and short midrange shots.
Jayden Terry Jayden Terry 5'8" | CG GHS - Gainesville | 2025 State FL is another rim attacker. Terry spends a lot of time attacking the rim. The young guard has the complete packet. She can shoot from all levels on the court and can get to the rim going left or right. Looking forward to seeing Terry this summer travel period.