The Challenge: Under the Radar Guards/Fowards
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Over the weekend at LGR’s The Challenge, these guards and forwards played at a high level. They went unnoticed in high school but are dominating in grassroots. Bailey Timmons HEIGHT 5'9" POS CG CLASS 2026 Bailey Timmons School: John Curtis…
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Continue ReadingOver the weekend at LGR’s The Challenge, these guards and forwards played at a high level. They went unnoticed in high school but are dominating in grassroots.
Bailey Timmons
Bailey Timmons
Bailey is a long aggressive guard that gives defenders fits. She has a constant motor which allows her to pick up 94 feet while also being a scoring threat. She showcased her ability to score from all 3 levels. One play Bailey recorded a block, grabbed the rebound, and took it coast to coast to finish through contact.
Auri Ray
Auri Ray
Auri Ray is a hard-nosed guard with remarkable athletic ability and instincts. She jumps passing lanes, blocks shots, and forces turnovers. Auri often converts her turnovers to points. She made tough lay up after tough lay up all tournament. Auri also showed her ability to knock down shots from the 3 point line.
Lybi Cross
Lybi Cross
Lybi is a dominant rim protector. She uses her 6’2 frame well as she recorded multiple blocks and forced countless bad shots. On offense Lybi has a soft touch around the rim along with a nice midrange jumper. One play she caught an entry pass and shot a nice turn around jumper over the smaller defender.
Paige Hawkins Paige Hawkins 5’6″ | CG Madison Prep | 2025 LA is a crafty scorer off the bounce. She can score at all 3 levels. Paige is most dangerous when going downhill because she finishes through contact and draws the defense for easy dump offs to her teammates. She is a great shot blocker from the guard position and she stays in the passing lanes.
Tiarra is a big guard who bullies her opponents with her power and speed. She can finish tough around the rim with either hand effectively. She can consistently hit jumpers from the middy and 3 point range. Tiarra is very versatile as she showcased her ability to defend multiple positions and out-rebound everybody on the floor.
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Kamylle Jones
Kamylle Jones
Kamylle is a poised combo guard who controls the pace of the game. She is active on defense as she uses her length to force turnovers, alter passes, and contest shots. She rebounds well from the guard position. Kamylle has a smooth jumper and finishes well in the lane. With time expiring, she hit a 3 point jumper to win the game!
Akeelah Wade Akeelah Wade 5’10” | SF Natchitoches Central | 2025 State LA is a versatile forward that can do everything on the court. She can handle the ball, finish inside, make passes, and has a smooth jumper. She creates constant mismatches with her being too fast for forwards and too big for guards. On defense she plays the passing lanes and blocks shots.