2028 Playmakers Leading Their Teams to Successful Seasons

From dynamic shooting guards to shifty point guards, there have been several hoopers who have displayed confidence on a consistent basis. Playmakers have one of the most important roles in orchestrating an offense. To make critical reads on the fly takes time to fine-tune in the lab and offseason. These sophomores have wasted too much time getting adjusted to the highly competitive high school basketball scene. Let's talk about it.    [player_tooltip player_id='1058771' first='Milania' last='Gutierrez'] has been on a heater this month, converting from all cylinders on the hardwood and making plays with her court IQ and elite vision. Swinging the ball around comes naturally to a poised and confident Gutierrez, seeking to assist her teammates. Her pacing and strong handle make it a challenge for any defender to keep up through all four quarters.     [player_tooltip player_id='885960' first='Addilyn' last='Sandstedt'] is a sharpshooting facilitator who knows where her teammates will be at all times. With a handle on a string and incredible court awareness, Sandstedt makes the right decision with the rock in her hands. Averaging 15.5 PPG with a lethal jump shot, Sandstedt turns on the burners quickly and annihilates defenses from three. Coming up with 6.3 RPG on the season, the 5'8 guard crashes the glass effectively and dictates the tempo in transition.     [player_tooltip player_id='792720' first='Claire' last='Lytle'] has been a massive contributor to Valor's 14-3 season thus far. Taking advantage of the minutes she gets, Lytle knocks down tough looks from downtown and creates separation in the mid-range. Honing in on her defense, she's posted 4-steal performances this month that have elevated her overall game. Currently ranked as the #13 SG/PG in her class, Lytle's progression should be exponential over the next couple of years.       [player_tooltip player_id='936106' first='Leilani' last='Gordon'] gets comfortable with the uncomfortable very easily, as there isn't an ounce of panic in her veins. Knocking down a lights-out 60% of her looks from the field, Gordon is the perfect space-creating commander any coach would be thankful to have lead their team. The 5'8 sophomore also comes away with nearly 2 SPG and 12 PPG, highlighting her 2-way excellence. On a struggling 11-7 Buffaloes squad, Gordon looks to get them back on track this month.     [player_tooltip player_id='876603' first='Addison' last='Esping'] just showed us all she's the truth in Tuesday's recent matchup against Silver Creek. Applying pressure on defense and tacking on 22 points as a sophomore on varsity speaks volumes to her improvement and focus. Going 9/12 in the same game, Esping's shot selection was detail-oriented and selective. The 5'7 PG out of Broomfield has just started to get in her groove, and Esping is hard to stop when she's in flow state.

From dynamic shooting guards to shifty point guards, there have been several hoopers who have displayed confidence on a consistent basis. Playmakers have one of the most important roles in orchestrating an offense. To make critical reads on the fly takes time to fine-tune in the lab and offseason. These sophomores have wasted too much time getting adjusted to the highly competitive high school basketball scene. Let's talk about it.