Connecticut’s Top Playmakers: Assist Leaders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While scoring often grabs headlines, true basketball people know that elite teams are built around players who can create for others. Across Connecticut this season, several guards have separated themselves by controlling tempo, reading defenses, and consistently putting teammates in positions to score. These players aren't just piling up assist numbers: they are operating as true floor generals and offensive organizers for their programs. Whether in transition, off ball screens, or in half court sets, they display advanced court vision and decision-making. College coaches value players who understand how to manage a game, and this group has shown that trait night after night. Leading the state in assists per game requires trust from coaches and teammates, and these players clearly have both. Here's a closer look at the Connecticut girls who currently sit at the top of the assist leaderboard and what makes their playmaking stand out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Maiara Rodriguez ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Academy of Science and Innovation ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d002aea232"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rodriguez currently leads the state at 5.7 assists per game and has been the engine behind ASAI's offensive flow all season. She plays with excellent pace and consistently keeps her dribble alive while scanning the floor. Rodriguez shows advanced vision in transition, often delivering hit-ahead passes that create easy scoring chances before the defense sets. In the half court, she is patient and understands how to manipulate defenders to open passing windows. Her 57 assists in just 10 games highlights how frequently the ball is in her hands as a primary decision maker. What stands out is her comfort passing with either hand from multiple angles, allowing her to be creative without being reckless. She keeps turnovers manageable while playing a high-usage role, showing maturity beyond a typical guard. Rodriguez makes teammates better because she anticipates where they will be rather than reacting late. College programs looking for a true floor general who prioritizes playmaking should have her on their radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Viktoria Michalczyk ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Seymour High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d002aea315"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michalczyk's is averaging 5.1 assists per game across 16 games and has quietly been one of the most consistent distributors in the state. She plays with great composure and rarely looks sped up, even when facing defensive pressure. Her 81 total assists show how heavily Seymour relies on her to initiate offense. Michalczyk excels in pick-and-roll situations where she can read help defenders and make the simple, correct pass. She understands timing and spacing, which allows her to hit shooters right in their rhythm. With 73 turnovers, she's playing a high-usage role but maintains a positive assist-to-turnover ratio. Her ability to score also forces defenders to respect her, opening even more passing lanes. She shows strong leadership qualities by directing teammates into spots and communicating throughout possessions. Programs looking for a guard who can run an offense and handle decision making responsibilities will value what she brings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Sara Diehl ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bolton High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d002aea3c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Diehl is posting 4.7 assists per game and has been a steady presence running Bolton's offense. She plays with control and rarely wastes dribbles, getting her team into sets efficiently. Her 52 assists in 11 games show how consistent she is as a distributor each night. Diehl does a great job of penetrating the defense and kicking out to shooters once help arrives. She reads gaps well and understands when to attack versus when to facilitate. With nearly a 1:1 assist-to-turnover ratio, she balances aggression with smart decision making. She thrives in half court situations where patience and timing matter most. Diehl's ability to keep the offense organized makes her a reliable option as a a primary ball handler. Coaches value guards who limit mistakes while still creating offense, and she fits that mold. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ellie Sorey ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hale Ray High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d002aea477"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sorey is averaging 4.6 assists per game and serves as the offensive organizer for Hale Ray. She does an excellent job pushing tempo while still staying under control. Her 55 assists in 12 games highlight her consistency as a passer. Sorey sees the floor extremely well in transition and looks to advance the ball ahead whenever possible. In half-court sets, she is patient and allows actions to develop before delivering passes on time and on target. Her assist-to-turnover ration (1.25) shows she values possessions while still taking playmaking chances. She has a natural feel for where cutters and shooters will be without needing to over dribble. Sorey's decision making allows her team to play confidently around her. She projects as a guard who can step into structured systems at the next level because of her IQ and poise. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Sadie Passante","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Morgan High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698d002aea522"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Passante is averaging 4.5 assists per game over 16 games and has been one of the most efficient playmakers in the state. Her 1.80 assist-to-turnover ratio is among the best on this list, showing her elite decision making. She plays with a calm demeanor and rarely forces plays that aren't there. Passante is excellent in ball-screen situations, where she keeps defenders on her hip and waits for passing angles to open. Her 72 assists to just 40 turnovers reflect how well she values possessions. She understands how to control tempo and get her team quality looks late in possessions. Passante also communicates well, directing teammates into the right spots before initiating offense. Her ability to be both a leader and a facilitator makes her invaluable to Morgan. College programs looking for efficency at the point guard spot will appreciate her game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players prove that impacting the game doesn't always come from scoring totals. Their ability to create offense for others, manage tempo, and make smart decisions is what separates them across Connecticut this season. Assist leaders are often the players coaches trust most because they control possessions and elevate team play. Each of these guards shows the vision, IQ, and composure that translate well beyond the high school level. As the season continues, expect these names to remain at the top of the leaderboard while their teams benefit from their unselfish play. For college programs evaluating guards, this group represents some of the best pure playmakers in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->