Recruiting 2026’s – Combo Guards Available

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring always brings a surge of recruiting movement. Even if a public commitment hasn't been announced, you can be sure college staff are actively evaluating and contacting prospects as they finalize roster spots for next season following the conclusion of high school play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While some athletes are still officially uncommitted, many have trimmed their lists and are weighing their final options. Here's a look at a few players who are still on the board — at least for now — as the recruiting picture continues to take shape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["796815"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1794419,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69a798b5f0e2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cedar Valley's roster featured several players ready to transition to the college level, which comes as no surprise given the program's competitiveness and player development this season. Hadley is firmly in that conversation. She's a quick guard who reads the floor well, processes defensive rotations quickly, and makes the right play more often than not. What makes her recruitment especially intriguing is the twin factor. If a program is also searching for a driven small forward, the opportunity to bring in both Hadley and her sister presents a unique bonus — built-in chemistry, familiarity, and versatility in one move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With NWAC programs already showing interest, she's clearly on recruiting radars, but her skill set and motor would translate well at the NAIA level or even within upper D3/D2 systems looking for intelligent, competitive guards to strengthen their rotation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["789068"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1794211,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69a798b5f0ebc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For a program open to investing in a true multi-sport collegiate athlete, Fili is the kind of competitor worth the scheduling balance. She's an elite volleyball talent, but her impact on the basketball floor is just as compelling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fili isn't afraid of physicality. She uses her strength and body control to carve out space, disrupt offensive rhythm, and battle on the glass. In transition, she runs hard and defends with purpose, and in the half-court, she's capable of guarding multiple positions without becoming a liability. She makes the extra pass, embraces contact, and does the gritty work that doesn't always headline a stat sheet but wins games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For the right program willing to support both sports, the return on investment would absolutely justify the sacrifice. NWAC's and JUCO's... this is your girl.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1293110"],"_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-69a798b5f0f3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As the driving force behind LCA's state championship run, Ava earned MVP honors for the 3A tournament, and rightfully so. She impacted the game on both ends, delivering in key moments and elevating her play when the stakes were highest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With her length and versatility, she projects as a strong wing at the next level. At a smaller program, her size becomes a clear advantage, especially defensively, where she can contest perimeter shooters, disrupt passing lanes, and guard multiple positions. At a larger program she may not hold a height edge, but her ability to use her length, timing, and physicality to separate herself will be what defines her role. Her championship experience and two-way presence make her a valuable prospect in any system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["796818"],"_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-69a798b5f0fa3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='796818' first='Ellie' last='Larson'] has been a reliable two-way presence for Cedar Valley, bringing size and versatility to the wing. At around 5'10", she rebounds well and contributes across the stat sheet. Larson fits the mold of a glue-type player who can defend multiple spots, crash the glass, and step up offensively when needed. Her multi-sport athleticism and length make her a valuable piece in Cedar Valley's lineup and a player who impacts games in more ways than the box score alone, and could easily fit </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1230559"],"_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-69a798b5f100d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Just because it is a smaller programs doesn't mean there isn't talent worth recruiting. [player_tooltip player_id='1230559' first='Joslyn' last='Christiansen'] has been the centerpiece of Delta's offense for several seasons. The combo guard controls the ball, creates scoring opportunities, and consistently carries the scoring load for the Rabbits. Averaging around 14 points per game, she has a knack for delivering in key moments and keeping Delta within striking distance in tight games. Her ability to run the offense while also producing her own offense makes her one of the most impactful guards in the 3A classification. A smaller school looking for a do-it-all player could find just that in Joslyn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Others To Pick Up While Available </strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812026' first='Mya' last='Hinds']</strong> - 5'9" || Green Canyon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='879702' first='Emmy' last='Hales']</strong> - 6'0" || Payson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='789053' first='Stacia' last='Peoples']- 5'7" || Bingham</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='925835' first='Emily' last='Mandel'] - 5'4" || Hillcrest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='897632' first='Kyah' last='Perkins'] - 5'9" || Skyridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1238745' first='Elise' last='Southworth'] - 5'7" || Copper Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='866703' first='Jada' last='Jangard'] - 5'8" || Mountain Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->