TN's Best of the Best: '25 PGs

Biryk's list of accolades are hard to top. She's a 4 star recruit. #78 on ESPN's rankings. And, represents her country's nations team (Ukraine).   She's a 6'0 PG that can do a bit of everything. She scores at all three levels. She's deadly once she gets into the paint because her footwork allows her to almost act like a post player in her ability to stop, pivot step through, baby hook, etc. I've also seen film of her posting up smaller PGs trying to guard her. Looking forward to a huge year form Biryk.     King College potentially got a steal in [player_tooltip player_id='411847' first='Aliyah' last='Hawkins']. She doesn't have great size or athleticism. But...I could give you a long list of successful players with the same scouting report.   She simply does things that help you win. She's a tough, scrappy, and willing on the ball defender. She can score, but doesn't feel the need to. She will get your team out in transition with quick pitch-ahead passes. The ball doesn't stick in her hands. Once she gets downhill into the paint she's both a crafty finisher and passer. I really like her game.     I first watching Hawkins in last season state tournament....and she.was.awesome. Her offensive game is simply mature and polished. The lefty is only 5'6, but when she's in the paint she's able to get off shots others simply cannot with a combination of high-level footwork, timing, instincts, and head fakes. Her ability to stop and start with the ball in her hands is very high level. Her hesitations and changes in direction college ready. She can score on all three levels. And her vision, and ability to make others better, is very good. One of the absolute best PG's in TN.     Jones, a New Mexico commit, had a strong junior season after missing her sophomore year with an injury. The Memphis product's vision is some of the best I watched last season. She throws darts with either hand. In transition she's super tough as both a scorer on the move, and a passer. And, her pull-up jumper off the dribble is lighting quick. Her size and activity make her really tough defensively as well. Really impressive kid.     Washington's game is diverse. Offensively, she get's out and goes! She's crafty in that she's not scared to catch and shoot from three, but she'll also catch and attack immediately. There is no hesitation to her game, and this keeps defenses off balance at all times. Once she get's past the initial defender she seems to make the right reads: floater, kick-out, bounce past, or keep going. Defensively, she's everywhere. She contributes across the stat line as a gritty defender with a high motor.     Shifty guard with a nice hesitation game. Gets downhill in a hurry. Nice cutter off the ball. Needs to become a better shooter, but her ability to get paint touches is very good. Nice finisher and facilitator in the paint. Terrific on the ball defender with active feet and hands.