Premier Rebounding Guards Propelling Their Team to Success

Throughout the box state, rebounding guards have taken over the game. When playing basketball at a young age, the first piece of advice any good coach will tell you is to follow your shot. This same philosophy has stuck with these select few hoopers. On both ends of the floor, it's pivotal to establish rebounding as a high priority. Let's talk about it.    [player_tooltip player_id='470966' first='Aaliyah' last='Broadus'] has been a strong force on the boards for the Cherokee Trail Cougars. According to MaxPreps, she's averaging 7.9 RPG this season, ranking among her team's top rebounders and showcasing her consistent presence on both ends of the hardwood. In a key recent outing against Smoky Hill, Broadus backed up her scoring with a 12-rebound double-double effort, helping the Cougars control the paint and secure the win. Broadus' rebounding tenacity over the past few games has been a catalyst for Cherokee Trail, lengthening extra possessions and anchoring the team's effort on the glass.     Jones has been a remarkable rebounder for the Mustangs this season, consistently contributing on both ends of the floor. Jones is chalking up 8.1 RPG, which is the second-best on her team and a strong mark for a guard playing against tougher competition. Jones's poise with the rock in her hands results in constant offensive movement, alongside minimizing turnovers. Her rebounding tenacity alongside her scoring makes Jones one of Mullen's all-around impact players this season.     Martin has been a rebounding force for the Standley Lake Gators this season. Martin is averaging a whopping 9.7 RPG, leading Standley Lake and ranking among the top rebounders in Colorado girls basketball at the 5A level. At 5'7, Martin can shoot over other guards and create space with ease. She's been a consistent presence on the glass, alongside elite rebounding, scoring, and defense, has been a key piece of the puzzle for the Gators' success this year.     [player_tooltip player_id='1198713' first='Courtney' last='Steinkamp'] has been a force to be reckoned with on the glass for the Eaton Reds this season. She's pulling down 8.1 RPG, leading her team and ranking among the top rebounders in the 4A Patriot League. In recent games, she's backed up her scoring with tough board work, snagging key rebounds throughout all four quarters to help spark Eaton's transition flow and control possessions. Steinkamp's physicality and instincts on the glass continue to be a major part of the Reds' identity this season.     Daisy Lubbers has continued to cement Buena Vista's presence on the glass. Lubbers is one of the top rebounders in the 3A Class this season, pulling down around 8 RPG this season, placing her among the league's elite on the glass as a guard. Her ability to secure rebounds on both sides of the game has given Buena Vista extra chances and helped them control the paint on tough matchups. That rebounding strength, combined with her shot-blocking presence, makes Lubbers a constant double-digit threat on the glass for Buena Vista.

Throughout the box state, rebounding guards have taken over the game. When playing basketball at a young age, the first piece of advice any good coach will tell you is to follow your shot. This same philosophy has stuck with these select few hoopers. On both ends of the floor, it's pivotal to establish rebounding as a high priority. Let's talk about it.