Addyson Grimmet will be entering her first season at Poyen after transferring from Sheridan, bringing another scoring option to a team that already has a proven offensive threat in Kenady Barrett Kenady Barrett 6'0" | SG/PG Poyen | 2028 State AR . At 5’4”, the 2029 shooting guard excels at creating her own offense, particularly with her pull-up game in the midrange. With opposing defenses likely to focus much of their attention on Barrett, Grimmet should have plenty of opportunities to attack open space and make teams pay for shifting their focus. She also brings playmaking ability to the backcourt, showing a strong feel for when to create for herself and when to get her teammates involved. Grimmet showed her two-way impact against White Hall, finishing with 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 steals. Her scoring ability and decision-making could make her a valuable addition to Poyen this season.

Addyson Grimmett Addyson Grimmett 5'4" | PG/SG Poyen | 2029 State AR was mostly a reserve with Sheridan last season, but she showed plenty of promise as a scorer and playmaker. Now with Poyen, her role may be even more important.

Poyen has a high-powered offense that is top-heavy, as it is led by superstar Kenady Barrett. Usually, defenses will try to cut off the head of the snake that is Poyen, but rarely does that work. On the rare occasions where that philosophy shows promise, the rest of the team needs to step up. With Grimmett coming in, no matter what happens to the top scoring options, defenses will have to gameplan for this newcomer.

The more I watch Grimmett during team camps and in offseason workouts, the more I see a Chris Paul- or Hailey Van Lith-esque game. She is surgical in the way that she operates in the mid-range area. She takes good shots off the bounce, and even with a hand in her face, it’s through the nets. But with her, it’s not just scoring, as Grimmett finds open teammates, especially off the pick-n-roll.

I may have gone way too in-depth with that analysis, but Addyson Grimmett Addyson Grimmett 5'4" | PG/SG Poyen | 2029 State AR has plenty of skill, and I can see Poyen succeeding with her, making all of the right decisions for her teammates.

Addyson Grimmett Addyson Grimmett 5'4" | PG/SG Poyen | 2029 State AR got the chance to hoop with the varsity squad as a freshman, and she showed a lot of promise.

Against White Hall, Grimmett put up 11 points, 3 boards, and 5 steals. In a big win over Benton, the guard had 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 dimes, 4 steals, and 3 deflections, which was similar to her statline against Lakeside, where she had 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.

Grimmett has shown that she can be an excellent playmaker, as she has great vision and a knack for hitting her teammates in the perfect spot with her passes. Her handles are fantastic, and she is excellent at working off screens or splitting multiple defenders.

Not to mention, Addyson Grimmett Addyson Grimmett 5'4" | PG/SG Poyen | 2029 State AR has scored the ball well, both from the 3-point line and in the lane. So far this summer, Grimmett has been playing well, and she will no doubt take that momentum into the coming season.