2025 Guards Up Next

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guards look to continue growing their roles as scorers and facilitators, providing impactful play with or without the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='327643' first='Quin' last='Lewis'] - Fountain Valley&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis is a score first guard who brings high energy every possession. Taking on a fairly high volume scoring load from around the perimeter, the guard was not shy on the offensive end. Capable of stepping into threes or even getting into stepback jumpers, Lewis has a diverse skill set on the offensive end. Lewis works hard for transition opportunities on either end of the floor, often one of the first down the floor. Defensively, Lewis does her part to impact passing lanes, getting a hand up to deflect potential passes. Through her sophomore season at Fountain Valley, the guard put up 10.4 points, 3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 3.8 steals per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='353327' first='Kaylee' last='Padilla'] - Berthoud&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Padilla brings potential as both a floor spacer and halfcourt facilitator within Berhtoud's backcourt depth. Through her sophomore season, the guard put up 5.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. The guard does an excellent job of finding weak side teammates off of drives, sending skip passes around through tight windows. Off the catch, the guard brings value out to the three point line, most effective when given space to set the base.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='652346' first='Sarai' last='Jallow'] - Bear Creek&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jallow is especially quick in transition, certainly one of the better north to south athletes in the 2025 class. At roughly 5'8 and strong, she brings versatility as a rebounder versus multiple opponents. Often tasked with defending opposing forwards, Jallow has gotten plenty of reps guarding up. The guard is effective at attacking closeouts and making an immediate decision after the pass, where her first step allows her immediate position. Through her sophomore year with Bear Creek, Jallow put up 5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Her continued growth as a shotmaker will be intriguing, given her quickness in the open floor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374095' first='Nadia' last='Turnipseed'] - Harrison&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turnipseed brings upside as a shotmaker, capable of quickly stepping int o mid-range jumpers. The incoming junior will be a valuable backcourt scorer and facilitator with Harrison. She is an active defender, staying poised to get a hand up in passing lanes. Another area Turnipseed excels is in transition, getting out quickly to be prepared for an outlet pass. Through her sophomore season with Harrison, the guard put up 8.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 3.3 steals per game. The guard has a well rounded skill set, showing room for high volume both as a facilitator and shooter beyond the arc.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='584050' first='Aislyn' last='Korella'] - Legend&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Korella brings upside as a perimeter shooter, notably efficient off the catch. The lefty guard is a consistent complementary scorer, capable of flowing with the offense to create plays. The guard makes an impact within a few dribbles, either shooting it off the catch or attacking the closeout for a straight line drive. Off of those drives, Korella is consistent, keeping her head up, ready for the extra pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->