Run for the Roses Standouts 2027 Guards/Wings
Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top standout Missouri Class of 2027 guards and wings that we watched at last week’s Battle 4 the Roses Showcase in Louisville, KY. Sway Jones ( Team Blackout 14U):…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top standout Missouri Class of 2027 guards and wings that we watched at last week’s Battle 4 the Roses Showcase in Louisville, KY.
Sway Jones ( Team Blackout 14U): The 5’9″ guard from Battle is a smooth young offensive player with good skills and a high basketball IQ. She has a nice shooting stroke from 3-point range and she can also create her own shot off the dribble. She also plays well without the ball to read defenses and move to the right spots.
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Jayce Green ( Lady Brad Beal Elite 14U): A talented 5’10” wing player who can excel just about anywhere on the floor with her versatile scoring and playmaking ability. The young lefty was very good in the high post with her ability to make jump shots and attack off the dribble in either direction. She also played the point guard role very well as she scored on penetrating drives and change of pace hesi moves. She also spread the ball around to open teammates with her passing ability.
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Leighanna Shelton ( Lady Brad Beal Elite 15U): A 5’9″ guard who was playing up at the 15U level and she did an excellent job. She is a high energy player who excels in the open court. She is a very good ball handler who can score in the lane on slashing drives and also drop some nice dimes to open teammates while on the move. She can also grab the rebound and lead the fast break on her own.
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Ariana Warren ( Missouri Flight 14U): A 5’2″ point guard who has good quickness and speed. She was constantly putting pressure on the defense and probing for open driving lanes to the basket. She was good a splitting the double team and getting in the lane to finish high off the glass. She also made the open 3-pointer off the catch and she could also move and relocate to the open spot.
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Alli Greer ( Lady Brad Beal Elite 14U): A 5’6″ guard who has a very impressive offensive game. She gets into the lane well off the dribble and has a good gather move off two feet to set up a strong finish. She has good change of directions moves with a crossover and spin dribble to break down a defender. She can also post up for a bucket in the lane or hit the open 3-pointer off the catch.
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Lanie Stokes ( Missouri Flight 14U): A 5’2″ point guard who has good speed and a quick first step and rip through move to get into the lane for a bucket on a layup or short jumper. She can also knock down the open 3-pointer off the catch. She can also change speeds and directions effectively and pass the ball very accurately with either hand.
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Brooklyn Johnson (Unstoppable Elite Young): A 5’3″ point guard who did an excellent job with her dribble penetration as she was constantly touching the point off the dribble. She was either getting a good shot opportunity or creating an open shot for her teammates. She was also a ball hawk on defense who could provide solid on-ball pressure.