2025 Combo Guards Worth Another Look

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes have made a name for themselves throughout this past season. We will be taking a look back at their achievements and going forward into their outlook in the near future. All of them bring malleable offensive skill sets, effective with limited usage but still maximizing their opportunities.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='366422' first='Brooklyn' last='Kaiser']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a high volume season with Vista Ridge, landing in the top-15 among all 6A athletes for points per game. A quick decision maker with the ball, Kaiser takes advantage of openings in the floor quickly. Adept at attacking closeouts or stationary defenders head on, the guard chooses tight angles for the rim, leading to a large proportion of free throw attempts over that span.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='495873' first='Kaity' last='Driskell']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Driskell is alert on both ends, assertive making decisions once rapid changes take place. Quick to create outlet passes off the defensive rebound. She competes, particularly on the defensive end, quick to get into open space to deflect or steal long passes. On the opposite end, she gets the majority of her looks within the sets and halfcourt flow. Active operating out of off-ball screens, Driskell looks for plenty of attempts off the catch on relocation threes. She can attack the closeout for floaters or layups past contests, certainly showing signs of a valuable asset with Doherty next season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='495887' first='Leiava' last='Holliman']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holliman has shown upside as a high motor defender, quick to attack the passing lanes for a steal. They do an excellent job of keeping active hands, particularly while off-ball to be in an immediate position to instigate such attempts. She continues to show improvements as an on-ball playmaker, with greater willingness to create downhill attempts off the dribble.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='327672' first='Leila' last='Estrada']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dependable playmaker while under pressure, Estrada does well threading the needle with such opportunities. She maximizes opportunities within the flows, rewarding teammates with timely passes maneuvering off of screens or backdoor cuts. Another aspect of her game is through her off-ball movement, quick changing speeds with her cuts. Consistent around the rim with either hand, she is a malleable offensive option within the halfcourt.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='374156' first='Alicia' last='Trujillo']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trujillo competes every possession, particularly active while off-ball going after steals. Rotating with urgency once the pass gets off, she is quick to take advantage of risky passes from the opponent. As well, the guard looks to get out in transition early on, assertively getting out on the break. Once in the halfcourt, she takes her time to survey the floor, rarely rushing a drive without taking in her surroundings.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='761859' first='Alyssa' last='Goode']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Goode's&nbsp; number may not leap off the page of 9.8 points and 3.2 assists per game, she was particularly efficient with her opportunities. Playing a vital role in Rock Canyon's success through the first two rounds, the guard remains a high floor asset for this group. She is assertive yet disciplined with her passing decisions, looking for lower risk opportunities on kickouts or skips should the defense heavily shade over. Her floor spacing cannot be overlooked, at 40% from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->