Rankings Update 2025: Under-the-Radar Guards

The 2025 rankings update highlights five guards who may not have received the recognition they deserved but played a huge role for their teams. Each of these players brought something different to the floor, whether it was elite defense, scoring versatility, or leadership. They embraced their roles, stepped up when needed, and proved they could compete at a high level. Here's a look at five under-the-radar guards who made a significant impact this season.    [player_tooltip player_id='374166' first='Kenna' last='Wagner'] is one of the toughest guards around, setting the tone defensively for the team. She never backs down from a challenge, making it difficult for opposing guards. Her improved jumper has forced defenders to have to defend her shot, which in turn has opened up lanes for her to attack. With her combination of speed and defensive intensity, she was a huge piece for Rocky Mountain this season.     Keaton had her best overall season this year, showing noticeable growth in her game. She looked more comfortable in her role, which allowed her to play with freely and expand her skill set. Offensively, she was more aggressive in creating for herself, leading to a jump in her scoring.. Her ability to play both guard spots and impact the game in multiple ways made her a valuable asset for Mullen.     Yzabella was an X-factor for Skyview, adjusting to her role on a team with more weapons this season. She fully embraced her role and thrived. Defensively, she took pride in shutting down her matchups. On offense, her ability to knock down open threes gave Skyview another scoring threat when teams left her unguarded.     [player_tooltip player_id='592727' first='Graysen' last='Redpath']'s numbers may not have jumped off the page, but her impact for Regis was always there. Coming off the bench, she boosted the energy and was a spark. Whether it was getting a steal, knocking down an open shot she always found a way to contribute. Players like Graysen are essential to competing at a high level, and she played her role to perfection.     [player_tooltip player_id='903372' first='Natalie' last='Neuhaus'] may be a smaller guard, but she finds creative ways to get to make plays. She is a capable scorer that finishes at the rim, pulls up in the midrange. Beyond scoring, she is unselfish always looking to get her teammates involved. On defense, she does whatever she can to get steals and force turnovers, making her a difference-maker.

The 2025 rankings update highlights five guards who may not have received the recognition they deserved but played a huge role for their teams. Each of these players brought something different to the floor, whether it was elite defense, scoring versatility, or leadership. They embraced their roles, stepped up when needed, and proved they could compete at a high level. Here's a look at five under-the-radar guards who made a significant impact this season.