Five Floor Generals Who Turned Heads in New York This Spring

As Spring comes to a close, we got to see some elite guard play around different circuits this year. Here are five dynamic guards who really made a strong impression on the court.    We got to see Elsa dominate in the Prep Girls Hoops Northeast Region Finals back in late May, and she was hands down one of the best guards we saw this spring. The fluidity in her game is special; she can make plays look easy. Xhekaj is a high-level facilitator, especially in transition, as well as playing out of the pick-and-roll. She sees beyond the first line of the defense and is advanced as a decision-maker with the ball in her hands. Elsa can get downhill with ease thanks to her smooth ball-handling. Generating those paint touches is one of her best traits, where she can display her creativity.     Caitlin Dempsey was a featured player for one of the best teams we saw this spring in Northeast Elite's 2028 team. She did a great job of taking command of the game as a lead guard. Dempsey was consistent in making the right plays time and time again. She also showed she can play through physicality while staying under control. Caitlin can play off-ball and is a catch-and-shoot threat from the perimeter. Dempsey played with a competitive energy that you love to see from your floor general on both ends of the court.     Alyssa Kalikas was one of the best freshman players we saw in person this spring. The instincts she possesses are incredible to see for anyone who loves the game of basketball. She plays with a certain confidence that radiates to the rest of her team. Her jumper from beyond the arc is something that opposing defenses have to be aware of at all times. Kalikas is consistently aggressive on the offensive end but can also make plays for her teammates. She likes to push the pace and get out in transition; her feel for the game is what separates her from other freshmen we saw this spring.     We got to see Brianna Peduzzi a couple times, as she is another one of the fantastic freshmen guards in the NY area. She plays at her own pace while always looking for ways to put points on the board. Brianna is a player that can score at different levels of the floor, with her range being one of her standout traits. She provides versatility as a scorer, capable of playing both on and off the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/07/elite-new-york-guards-who-climbed-the-rankings-this-spring/?itm_campaign=wp-parsely&itm_medium=smart-link&itm_term=ff4a0ee7865525a28b4c31d4aae5f522&itm_source=traffic-boost" data-smartlink="ff4a0ee7865525a28b4c31d4aae5f522" title="Five Floor Generals Who Turned Heads in New York This Spring">basketball</a>. When she's off the ball, she makes sure she spaces the floor correctly. Peduzzi has a knack for putting the ball in the basket, and we are excited to see her development grow over time.     Anaylah Tejada was another standout guard we saw at the Northeast Region Finals in late May. Tejada is an athlete at the guard position who can play both ends of the floor. She's a bit different from the other guards in this article, as she is a slasher with a nice touch around the rim. Analyah can also be a threat from the perimeter as well. On the defensive end, Tejada plays with energy and physicality. She applies pressure on opposing ball handlers while also being active in the passing lanes off the ball. H

As Spring comes to a close, we got to see some elite guard play around different circuits this year. Here are five dynamic guards who really made a strong impression on the court.