July Skill Specialists : Scoring and Playmaking 2026 Combo Guards

With July here, we are approaching the final live periods of the year for club basketball. Coaches have been watching players throughout the spring and summer and will now take some final looks to determine who is offer-worthy. Here, I want to showcase some skill specialists to watch out for in July.    (Cover Photo) [player_tooltip player_id='767817' first='Emme' last='Dalhoff'] plays with control and tempo. She knows how to pass her teammates open and also uses her creativity to get off floaters and runners with two feet in the paint. She has a smooth Euro step, which adds to her scoring versatility. Her skill set has helped her pick up a few offers and gain significant interest from coaches taking a final look this July.     [player_tooltip player_id='656075' first='Ashlyn' last='Young'] uses her speed and length to be a threat on both the offensive and defensive ends. She can get to the rim from a distance using her long strides, stretching out for layups to avoid blocked shots and late-rotating defenders. She has the ability to finish off either one or two feet while staying balanced. Defensively, she's one of the better shot-blocking guards, combining athleticism with her length. And you can't leave her open—she can knock down the open three as well.     [player_tooltip player_id='768731' first='Roslyn' last='Weston'] is a smooth, creative guard who is not afraid to attack the rim. She has the ability to drive aggressively while maintaining control before making decisions around the basket, which often leads to flashy passes or acrobatic, creative finishes. Combine that with her ability to get her mid-range shot or three-ball off with a smooth follow-through and high release, and she becomes a versatile scorer. Her ability to play with pace has impressed several coaches, and it's easy to foresee her picking up more offers in July.     [player_tooltip player_id='248673' first='Aubrey' last='Satterfield'] plays to win and competes on every possession, whether on offense or defense. She is always vocal and a true leader on the team, calling out screens and directing traffic both on and off the ball. Defensively, she forces turnovers and finishes well in transition through contact. Aubrey is a slashing guard who can find open teammates while drawing defensive attention, making her a great fit for many college systems. She will undoubtedly be a focal point for coaches in July.     [player_tooltip player_id='249395' first='Jazlyn' last='Bowman'] has college-level size and ball-handling skills, and she is usually the most well-conditioned player on the court. She does it all—handles the ball, shoots it, plays tough defense, knocks down shots off the catch or the dribble, finishes through contact, and can stop on a dime to change direction. Bowman is one of the most impressive and well-rounded players to watch and will be a steal for any program that discovers her in July.     [player_tooltip player_id='470458' first='Dakara' last='Merthie'] is a smooth criminal on the floor—stealing the ball on defense and breaking ankles on offense. You can't play her too close, or she'll string together combos to get wherever she wants, and you can't give her too much space either, as she only needs enough room to get her elbows up for a clean shot—whether it's from three or mid-range. She can finish with either hand around the rim. Merthie is one of the top three-level scorers in the state and will showcase her talent against some of the best in the nation this July.

With July here, we are approaching the final live periods of the year for club basketball. Coaches have been watching players throughout the spring and summer and will now take some final looks to determine who is offer-worthy. Here, I want to showcase some skill specialists to watch out for in July.