Fall Rankings Rundown: 2029 Point Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>The featured image is of [player_tooltip player_id='1291636' first='Paige' last='Jones'] (2029) from Ben Davis High School at our PGH Indiana Freshman Showcase one year ago.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's the beginning of October, which means the Fall rankings updates throughout the site are winding down. This week we will release the updated list of 2029 prospects, but I would like to turn my attention to the point guards in this article. Below is a list of those prospects with "point guard" listed as their primary position, followed by some attention for the newcomers, and a look at a couple of ladies who are on the rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><font color="FFFFFF">.</font></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2029","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"12123","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"1286","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac4231c7d722"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><font size="+3">NEWCOMER:</font></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1933377"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac625f74a89b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Zionsville Eagles have a strong 2027 class returning this season, but last year they began to integrate some younger players to prepare them for the future and to build depth. Natalie was one of those rookies who saw action last year. In fact, she made it into a dozen games because she plays hard, she is able to handle the ball and distribute, she'll rebound and defend, plus she can knock down an open jumper when in rhythm. She also possesses nice length and has good speed. I'll be curious to see her impact this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><font color="FFFFFF">.</font></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><font size="+3">STOCK-RISERS:</font></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1827720"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac625f74a8fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I saw Azaria a few times in July, then again this Fall at a showcase, and she is a nice, hidden talent in Southern Indiana. She transferred into South Knox this year and should only boost an already strong backcourt. But Azaria is a different style of player. She is quick, shifty, and she has the ball on a string. She can break down defenders, get them off-balance, and get to the basket or collapse the defense and find teammates. She's also a capable perimeter shooter, making her doubly dangerous, plus she can really defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278862"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac625f74a979"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hadley is that annoying opponent who not only beats you with her well-rehearsed skillset, but she also beats you with her mind. She has a tight handle, she can also get defenders off-balance, but she is an excellent shooter who doesn't force shots, and she understands how to use leverage when she gets defenders on her hip. She is one of the state's best at utilizing the free throw line as a weapon. She transferred into Floyd Central over the Summer, and she will bring a new poise and presence to the Highlanders' lineup this Winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1291636"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac625f74a9d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After seeing Paige with her Giants team in June and with her Sirens team in July, I think Paige is one of those kids who flies under the radar because a lot of what she does well isn't quantifiable. She takes care of the basketball, she gets it to her scorers, she makes a ton of hustle plays, and she defends without fouling. She is strong at her size, quick, and feisty. She is a true floor general. If she can prove to consistently shoot it from the perimeter and keep defenses honest, she could be a tough matchup considering her backcourt 'mates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->