SLASHERS
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Electric energy, extreme quickness & a knack for getting to the rim at will. These ladies get it done & stay in attack mode from start to finish. With the April live period just around the corner, expect these guards…
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Continue ReadingElectric energy, extreme quickness & a knack for getting to the rim at will. These ladies get it done & stay in attack mode from start to finish. With the April live period just around the corner, expect these guards to turn up the heat and live up to their “slasher” label.
TOP TIER
Mia Pauldo Mia Pauldo 5'7" | CG Morris Catholic | 2025 State NJ | HUrban Legends
By now, most hoop-lovers across the country are familiar with Mia. They know her style of play…they know what she can do on the court…they know the superstardom attached to her name. This attracts very large crowds to watch her play because you just never know how she’s going to dazzle on the big stage next! Her bag is incredibly deep and she continues to expand her game equip her arsenal with even more tricks! It’s her ability to get to the rim and finish at a very high level that always fascinates me. She uses her shifty handles and fancy footwork to penetrate the defense and slash through the lane.
Paradise Fisher Paradise Fisher 5'6" | PG University | 2025 State NJ | Team Sharp
P Fish is just as good 1 on 1 as she is in a 5 on 5 team setting. With jaw-dropping shake-and-bake handles and a tireless motor, she puts defenders on skates and gets into attack mode early on. She has an incredible ability of getting to the hoop, whether it’s on fast breaks or breaking down the defense & absorbing contact at the rim. She is fiery, relentless & ultra-competitive. To put it simply, she’s a DOGGG!
Jada Lynch Jada Lynch 5'11" | SG St. Rose | 2026 State NJ | Philly Rise
Jada is one of the best shooting guards you’ll see in all of high school hoops. Her work ethic is second to none and her skillset is well advanced. She can shoot lights out from just about anywhere on the floor, but when she puts the ball on the floor, it’s game over. She keeps a tight handle, puts her head down and makes her way to the basket where she is sure to finish even while absorbing a ton of contact. Jada’s international experience playing FIBA basketball has helped her fight through physicality, take contact and still finish at a high level. Jada is a certified problem with the ball in her hands!
Jaida Guerra Jaida Guerra 5'6" | PG Union City | 2025 State NJ | NJ Shoreshots
An explosive lead guard, Jaida is all gas! Last summer she showed off her skills on both a national and international stage, with the Shoreshots for one half of the season and Team Puerto Rico with the other half. She is super competitive and ultra-determined with the rock. She is lethal off the bounce and fears no defender. With dart-like quickness, fireball energy and handles that draw audible gasps from the crowd, she creates openings in the lane and tallies points at a rapid pace. This girl can GO!
HIDDEN GEMS
Alyssa Stridiron Alyssa Stridiron 5'6" | CG St. Dominic | 2025 State NJ | United NJ
Uptempo. Assertive. Blazing. Strong. These are all words I’ve used to describe Alyssa’s game this past season of high school hoops. She showed off a wide array of skills and really established herself as one to watch going into AAU. She scores points quickly, especially on strong baseline drives which defenders can’t ever quite seem to close out fast enough. Alyssa handles the ball with confidence and poise & changes directions quickly to drop off defenders. She is certainly one to keep tabs on!
Megan Donelson Megan Donelson 5'6" | CG Woodstown | 2025 State NJ | Lady Sharks
Megan is a strong, physical guard with a never-say-die mentality. When she puts the ball on the floor, you can expect big buckets to follow. She is quick, bouncy and blows by defenders on her way to the hoop. Megan knows how to shake defenders and lose them without having to settle for the push-off. She can fully be trusted with the ball in her hands because of her smart decision-making and trustworthy guard play.
Bethany Ramos Bethany Ramos 5'5" | CG Hunterdon Central Regional | 2026 State NJ | United NJ
Bethany lights it up on the offensive end. She has a lot of patience and reads the defense well before making her move to the basket. Whether it’s leading in transition or electrifying off the bounce, she sure knows a thing or two about putting the ball through the hoop! She has a calm demeanor and doesn’t let the opponent speed her up or take her out of her comfort zone. She stays in her element and punishes defenders while maintaining a poker face.
Small but mighty, Bre backs down from NO ONE! She is a high-powered offensive weapon who is relentless on the attack. She’s speedy, energized and full of confidence. Weaving her way through traffic, she uses effective handles and enviable footwork to evade defenders. She might be a hidden gem for now, but after this season of grassroots basketball, Bre’s name might be on the tip of everyone’s tongue.