Notable Perimeter Playmakers Outside the Top-90
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These guards bring plenty of IQ to the table both as facilitators and shotmakers. Proving capable of impacting the game on or off the ball, these prospects bring immense potential going into their senior seasons. Ashlyn Bish Ashlyn Bish 5'9"…
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Continue ReadingThese guards bring plenty of IQ to the table both as facilitators and shotmakers. Proving capable of impacting the game on or off the ball, these prospects bring immense potential going into their senior seasons.
Ashlyn Bish Ashlyn Bish 5'9" | CG Highlands Ranch | 2024 State CO – Rock Canyon
Bish is an intriguing shotmaker who possesses versatility scoring the ball along the perimeter complemented by high energy pushing the pace in transition. The incoming senior guard benefits from her quick shot release, which may be leveraged for step back jumpers. Doing an excellent job of reading the floor to gauge how much space she will be working with, Bish can pull-up into the jumper following the on-ball screen or create it on her own versus a weak closeout. In transition, she affects the game through her willingness to get out on the break, comfortable scoring around contests. If needed, Bish has shown capabilities getting to gather steps and euro steps to avoid potential charges and contests. She possesses quick processing speeds reading the floor while off the ball, finding open space to fill for mid-range jumpers and floaters when available.
Bray Pelt Bray Pelt 5'6" | CG Mesa Ridge | 2024 State CO – Mesa Ridge
Pelt brings value as a facilitator and shooter from beyond the arc, playing a vital role for the Mesa Ridge program next season. The guard is a quick decision maker, seeking out passing opportunities into the post or off the kickout once help arrives. Off of the ball, Pelt has a compact form that makes a legitimate three point threat off the catch. The guard had a few highly productive games through last season versus Air Academy and Palmer.
Attley Helzer Attley Helzer 5'9" | CG Severance | 2024 State CO – Severance
Helzer has taken a step up as a scorer with Severance, coming from all over the floor. The guard is a confident shotmaker along the perimeter, fully capable of stepping into threes with an immediate contest. Given her notable shooting gravity, the incoming senior guard makes the most of her opportunities through pump fakes and drives. While around the rim, Helzer has no fear scoring through the bump and drawing a foul. Off of the ball, she is constantly roaming around for offensive rebounding opportunities, ready for the quick putback when able. Helzer cannot go overlooked, capitalized by a 42 point performance against Niwot.
Karsyn Huss Karsyn Huss 5'5" | PG Caliche | 2024 State CO – Caliche
Huss provides value as a shotmaker beyond the arc alongside proactive decision making. The guard has shown capabilities as a shotmaker beyond the arc, most efficient off the catch. She brings value with her quick processing speeds, reading the floor for open teammates to get ideal shots. Following a steal or rebound, trust that Huss will have her eyes up to survey the floor quickly changing environment. While on the attack downhill, Huss flashes shotmaking in the mid-range, creating space in tight windows to get the shot off. Defensively, Huss is capable of getting up to block shots at the rim, often getting both arms up for an incredibly difficult shot attempt. Huss will be an incredibly valuable player for Caliche, who looks to improve their standings next season.