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Hidden-Gem Guards in the Louisville Area

Hidden-Gem Guards in the Louisville Area
Akeem Webb
Akeem Webb February 15, 2026 @ 02:20 PM
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Aiyana Thomas
Aiyana Thomas 5'6" | CG/SG | 2026
KY
Ziya Velez-Smith
Ziya Velez-Smith 5'8" | SG | 2028
KY
Tabor Boggs
Tabor Boggs 5'7" | SG | 2026
KY
Marryah Carr
Marryah Carr 5'4" | PG | 2027
KY
Amiya Civils
Amiya Civils 5'6" | CG | 2027
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The city of Louisville has a strong reputation for producing talented prospects, but some still go unnoticed. Here are five guards you need to know more about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963030"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698ca1bb6d554"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ziya continues to sparkle in her sophomore season, leading Central with 17.7 points per game while shooting 38.5% from distance and making nearly three triples per contest. A score-first guard who can fill it up quickly, she has the ability to completely take over games offensively. She recently turned in one of her best performances against Sacred Heart, finishing with 25 points to go along with three rebounds, three assists, and three steals while connecting on seven threes. A guard prospect to put on your radar sooner rather than later. <em>(Featured Image)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874562"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698ca1bb6d686"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The top scorer in Louisville, averaging 22 points per game, Carr has been the go-to player for PRP all season. She possesses a lightning-quick first step and is extremely shifty, creating separation easily with one or two decisive moves off the bounce. A strong finisher at the rim and in the lane, she also shows nice touch on the dribble pull-up. Carr is a very good distributor and on-ball defender as well and will continue to put the state on notice with her play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["881476"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698ca1bb6d6fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tabor has come into her own in her final season at Atherton, leading the team in scoring at 16 points per game while ranking second in rebounding with six boards per contest. A tough competitor on both ends of the floor, she drives the ball with force and has a knack for drawing contact, averaging four free-throw attempts per game this season. She's also very active defensively and on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1003208"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698ca1bb6d76e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aiyana has carried the scoring load for Doss, averaging 17.1 points per game to go along with 6.3 rebounds. A strong-framed guard who contributes across the board, she can score at all three levels, rebound effectively, get others involved, and make plays defensively. Her 31-point, seven-rebound, five-steal, and three-assist performance against Seneca this season is a testament to her all-around impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["866052"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69922775b47e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Butler sits at 14–5 on the season and atop the 6th Region standings, with Amiya being one of the reasons why. She's averaging 10.7 points and four rebounds per game while providing steady production on both ends. A guard who thrives at getting to the rim and using her speed to blow past defenders, she also wreaks havoc defensively. Her two-way impact will be key for the Bearettes as they enter the home stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The city of Louisville has a strong reputation for producing talented prospects, but some still go unnoticed. Here are five guards you need to know more about.

Ziya Velez-Smith

Ziya Velez-Smith

KY
SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Ziya
Velez-Smith SG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Louisville Central
|
KY
Hidden-Gem Guards in the Louisville Area
Ziya continues to sparkle in her sophomore season, leading Central with 17.7 points per game while shooting 38.5%...
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Ziya Velez-Smith

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State: Kentucky
School: Louisville Central
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Marryah Carr

Marryah Carr

KY
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Marryah
Carr PG
Class
2027
Height
5'4"
HS
Pleasure Ridge Park
|
KY
Hidden-Gem Guards in the Louisville Area
The top scorer in Louisville, averaging 22 points per game, Carr has been the go-to player for PRP...
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Marryah Carr

State: Kentucky
School: Pleasure Ridge Park
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Tabor Boggs

Tabor Boggs

KY
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Tabor
Boggs SG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Atherton
|
KY
Hidden-Gem Guards in the Louisville Area
Tabor has come into her own in her final season at Atherton, leading the team in scoring at...
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Tabor Boggs

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State: Kentucky
School: Atherton
Club: Kentuckiana
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Aiyana Thomas

Aiyana Thomas

KY
CG/SG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Aiyana
Thomas CG/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Doss
|
KY
Hidden-Gem Guards in the Louisville Area
Aiyana has carried the scoring load for Doss, averaging 17.1 points per game to go along with 6.3...
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Aiyana Thomas

State: Kentucky
School: Doss
Club: Louisville Legends
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Amiya Civils

Amiya Civils

KY
CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Amiya
Civils CG
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Butler
|
KY
Hidden-Gem Guards in the Louisville Area
Butler sits at 14–5 on the season and atop the 6th Region standings, with Amiya being one of...
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Amiya Civils

State: Kentucky
School: Butler
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