Spring Rankings Update: 2029 Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>The featured image is of [player_tooltip player_id='1263952' first='Savayah' last='Mitchell'] (2029) from Indianapolis' Pike High School.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are midway through the Spring, and we have updated the prospect rankings in all four graduating classes currently enrolled in high school. For the ladies in the Class of 2029, this is the first time any of them have truly been ranked on PGH Indiana. The overall list (<em>rankings &amp; watch list included</em>) has expanded from 75 total prospects to 100 total prospects, and there is now a Top 25. With that said, below is a look at all of the combo guard prospects in the Class of 2029. Below the rankings chart are some quick updates on a handful of uncommitted prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2029","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"12121","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"1286","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f2a47da75bf"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><font color="FFFFFF">.</font></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263952"],"_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-69f2b0844be3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Savayah is highly ranked in our first release of 2029 rankings for many reasons, but she is tremendously skilled, maybe more so than anyone else in this rookie class. She has an athletic frame, she moves well in most directions, and she plays with an outstanding motor. If/when you get to see her play, she plays with a veteran's savvy and has a great all-around feel for the game. Being so well-rounded, the biggest thing for her moving forward is to just continue being more efficient and working to defend the best athletes off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263959"],"_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-69f2b0844bee3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arianna had one of the best statistical seasons of any Freshmen in recent years. The 5-7 guard averaged 27.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 3.9 steals per game. What's more impressive is that her percentages were also strong for a rookie. She shot 46% from the field, 38% from 3-point range, and 80% from the charity stripe. She is long, quick, fast, and explosive. She can create space for her jumper, she can go by you and get to the rim, or she can create offense for others. She's also an effortful and crafty defensive player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311664"],"_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-69f2b0844bf5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The guard depth in the Class of 2029 is strong, and Rachel is good proof of that. She averaged 18 points per game, plus she shot 45% from the field and knocked down 42 3-pointers this Winter. She's fairly strong for her age/size, she's a solid all-around athlete, and she is a high IQ ballplayer who can see things at times before they happen. She is obviously a capable scorer, but she can also slide over and play a true point guard position, whether that means creating offense for others off the bounce or just initiating the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1229461"],"_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-69f2b0844bfd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jules is a long, fast, and athletic guard who got a nice taste of Varsity action on a highly ranked Whitko team this year. She can push the ball in transition, initiate the offense, or get downhill in a hurry, get to the basket, and finish. Defensively, she is equally effective, as she can sit down and defend the ball or use her length to help her pounce on passes from "help" position. As she continues to get stronger, look for her to see more opportunity and make a much bigger impact during her Sophomore season in 2026-2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->