Gainesville Guards: The Alachua County Playmakers

As we continue our look around various counties, we take a stop in Gator Country. Over the past few years, I've noticed the guard play has been really good in Alachua County. Collectively, these guards can handle the ball, shoot the three, get downhill, get their own buckets, and feed their teammates. In this article, we take a look at the playmaking guards in Alachua County.    [player_tooltip player_id='1151383' first='Ruby' last='Patterson'] is not just one of the most polished players in Alachua county; she is one of the most polished and versatile players in the entire state. Patterson is an efficient three-point shooter who can string up 5 to 6 threes in a game. If a defense starts sitting on the three, Patterson has the ability to get downhill to the rim or stop in the midrange and drain the short jumper. The young guard can also handle the ball and draw the double team. She has the ability to pass the ball to cutting teammates and open shooters on the perimeter. Patterson is a playmaker who makes a defense pick its poison. She sets the bar in Alachua County and in the 2029 class.       [player_tooltip player_id='1232631' first='Sarah' last='Collins'] plays with confidence and a high basketball IQ. Collins has a smooth shooting stroke and can knock down the three and the midrange. She can also create for herself at the rim with some explosiveness. She accelerates to the rim and challenges the defense. Collins is also a playmaker who can play the two as well as the three and can create shots for her teammates.     [player_tooltip player_id='1320106' first='London' last='Williams'] is one of the top young ball handlers in the 2029 class. Her elite handles allow her to be a playmaker. She can get to her spots, and if double-teamed, she can set up others to score. Williams can finish with creativity on both sides of the rim. Her scoring versatility makes her a very good playmaker and one of the most exciting prospects in the 2029 class.     [player_tooltip player_id='1320107' first='Gabby' last='Webber'] burst on the state's scene at the FABC and we have paid attention since then. At 6'1, Webber can shoot over smaller guards as well as challenge the bigs when driving to the rim. She can score from anywhere on the court and loves attacking the rim to score. Webber is versatile and has all the tools of a playmaker. She is one of the top young players in the 2029 class.     [player_tooltip player_id='1320105' first='Biannca' last='Scott'] is one of the top Freshman guards in the county and she had a very productive summer and fall. The young guard has already received an offer and drew praise from several coaches at the Flagler College camp. She combines speed, shiftiness, and a love for the game that stands out. Scott can shoot from the perimeter and can get downhill to the rim for layups and floaters. She is a young playmaker who looks to get her teammates the ball. She makes very good decisions, and that's the characteristic of a playmaker- one who makes others better and sets them up for success. Scott is just touching the surface of how good she can be.    [player_tooltip player_id='1320105' first='Biannca' last='Scott']    [player_tooltip player_id='1731676' first='Jelaiyah' last='Williams'] is arguably the most athletic one of the most athletic guards in “hog-town.” Williams can get downhill to the rim and can finish with power at the rim. Williams was a standout at the FABC showcase with her scoring ability and her ability to get to the rim and draw the double team. Williams' athleticism and her constant attack of the rim is what set her apart as a playmaker.

As we continue our look around various counties, we take a stop in Gator Country. Over the past few years, I've noticed the guard play has been really good in Alachua County. Collectively, these guards can handle the ball, shoot the three, get downhill, get their own buckets, and feed their teammates. In this article, we take a look at the playmaking guards in Alachua County.