2025 Review: NoCo Guards Next Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='584842' first='Janay' last='Kravig'] - University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kravig boasts quick reactions on either end of the floor, maximizing wide reach to manipulate the opponents. With especially active hands on the defensive end, the guard was a consistent disruptor in the half court thanks to her quick hands on deflections. Notably valuable on the offensive end, Kravig is capable of hitting cutters through tight windows, setting them up right around the basket for an easy shot attempt. If needed to play off-ball, the guard has shown value knocking down spot-up threes while the defense is recovering, utilizing her height to score through a contest. Kravig's two-way impact had a notable impact for 24-3 University last season, posting 5.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495909' first='Olivia' last='Klein'] - Resurrection Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Klein has shown value as a playmaker through recent months, an offensive threat under a variety of circumstances. Capable of stepping into pull-up jumpers or floaters within the mid-range, the guard has continued to become more fluid off the dribble. Active attacking downhill to pressure the defense, the game is continuing to slow down for the guard, allowing her offensive versatility to shine. Given her value as a playmaker off the bounce, Klein's continued growth in efficiency as a shotmaker will only add to her gravity, stretching out the defense that much more.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374166' first='Kenna' last='Wagner'] - Rocky Mountain</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wagner brings a myriad of skills within the backcourt, especially productive facilitating and rebounding the ball. A dependable lead ball handler versus pressure, the guard seeks avenues towards the rim to provide shot attempts for floor spacers. She enjoys pushing the pace, quickly getting up outlet passes for driving teammates in transition. Effective contributing chest passes or one-handed tosses, there are few areas the junior guard is not comfortable as a facilitator. Tying into her willingness in transition, Wagner was second in rebounds per game (4.1) for Rocky Mountain, a testament to her physicality as a guard. Expanding upon her perimeter shotmaking volume will open up lanes for Wagner, who has already excelled in the past.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374163' first='Madison' last='Sepeda'] - Greeley Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A comfortable ball handler under pressure, Sepeda looks to continue her notable impact as a facilitator and downhill scoring threat. Effective utilizing extended arm finishes with either hand, the guard has honed her soft touch versus incoming contests. Proving effective at utilizing hesitations to fool her nearest defender, Sepeda is getting more crafty with the live handle. Ultimately most effective as playing off the defense to find driving lanes, her role as a passer with Greeley Central cannot be overlooked this coming season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='329380' first='Payton' last='Terry'] - Roosevelt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Terry shows defensive value off the ball, more than capable of anticipating passing lanes for steals. She keeps her head on a swivel at all times, reacting quickly to opportunities. Adept at staying a threat off the ball, Terry likes to cut backdoor, making herself available for dump off passes around the rim. Rejoining one of the state's most deep rosters, Terry looks to add value for Roosevelt through her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->