Hidden Gems: 2025 Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Your expedition through the guards in our 2024 and 2026 editions has been a success. Your bag is overflowing with diamonds, but your pockets still have room! It's time for the 2025 Guards edition of Hidden Gems, ring the bell!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='812946' first='Selah' last='Hernandez']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Heritage","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='812946' first='Selah' last='Hernandez']u003c/strongu003e (#10) is someone I saw by pure luck. Prior to a Northwood summer scrimmage in 2022, I saw her drain a half court 3 at the buzzer: who is that kid? She transferred to u003ca href=u0022https://x.com/Heritagegbballu0022u003eHeritageu003c/au003e and sat out her sophomore season: playing independent travel for u003ca href=u0022https://x.com/LCCobrasu0022u003e[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']u003c/au003e this spring. Selah is at her best when she can sling the rock all over the court: she has exceptional vision. Selah is a pass first, shoot second point guard: can also play off the ball. She is a ball-handling magician who can pass using any arm angle and can snap the ball behind her back, hesitate, or crossover. Before practice and games (sometimes during scrimmages) you will see her executing ball-handling drills against a wall, perfecting her craft. This kid has optimism and excitement that makes the game fun for everyone: her smile sparkles. She is a terrific teammate and team player: I've seen her start a u0022D-Upu0022 chant by herself! She celebrates others more than herself: did I mention she is a sniper from behind the arc? Selah has an excellent pull-up game and is especially effective at spotting up or shooting the long ball off a dribble. She has great balance and a high arcing release. The future is bright for this baller!rnrn[video width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022368u0022 mp4=u0022https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/536d5585315015c3fea13b08ff675654.0.mp4u0022][/video]rnrn[embed]https://x.com/Selahhernandez6[/embed]","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d677de66cda"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18786362/64d26273a676650f6872df29' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d677de66da2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tiareyona Holmes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bay City Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eTiareyona Holmesu003c/strongu003e (#25) from u003ca href=u0022https://x.com/BayCityCentralu0022u003eBay City Centralu003c/au003e is undeniably athletic. She is someone you see run up and down the court in a way that makes everyone else look like they are stuck in the mud. T puts her foot down and drives to the rim, but can also hit the outside shots. She makes off balance shots from different angles with little separation. She excels shooting using the step back or off the catch. T can lead the team in steals, rebounds, blocks, and points any given night. 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During the 22' season she made four 3's in a game: a balanced shot with a smooth motion and high release. Her outside shot displays balanced footwork and confidence that her opponents dread: she can pull up from the logo. Kate is a glove on defense who set the school record for steals in a game. She will defend her opponent's best offensive player and do it well. Kate is athletic and has the handles to run the show. She has the leadership qualities and work ethic coaches praise. 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Maddie made an impression with [program_tooltip program_id='713450' first='REAL' last=''] this summer and she certainly made one with me during the 22' school season: drained three 3's. She is a knock down, spot up shooter who can dribble into one as well, so you better not give her space! The pass and relocate aspect of her game stands out: she's quick and finds her spots. Defensively, she has quick hands, tracks the passes well, and jumps to the ball. 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Look back at previous editions!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/08/hidden-gems-2024-guards-recruiting-girls-basketball/">Hidden Gems: 2024 Guards</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/08/michigan-girls-basketball-guards-2026-recruiting-prospects/">Hidden Gems: 2026 Guards</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Help make Michigan the best Top 250 Expo in the country!&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prepgirlshoops.com/e/873/register/michigan-top-250-expo">Register</a>&nbsp;for The Top 250 Michigan Expo and enter “BellPGH2023” to receive your discount!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops, Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach at Lapeer High School, and Director of&nbsp;<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']</strong></a>&nbsp;. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you have knowledge of a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at lapeercountycobras@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->