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Shooting Guards with Defensive Prowess

Shooting Guards with Defensive Prowess
Tonia Ziter
Tonia Ziter October 18, 2025 @ 04:21 PM
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Adelaide Stevenson
Adelaide Stevenson 5'6" | SG | 2026
UT
Talyssa Nelson
Talyssa Nelson 6'0" | SG | 2026
UT
Alia Baldassano
Alia Baldassano 5'5" | PG/SG | 2026
UT
Quincy Kegel
Quincy Kegel 5'8" | PG | 2026
UT
Isabelle Wyaskett
Isabelle Wyaskett 5'6" | PG | 2026
UT
Olivia Stephens
Olivia Stephens 5'8" | PG | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ball-handling is one thing—but combining that with consistent scoring ability and defensive disruption is a rare skill set. These players bring that full package to the floor. They can light it up offensively while locking down their matchups on the other end, making them true two-way threats that teams can't afford to overlook.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["856279"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1275249,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-688545d06668e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sometimes the best defenders on the hardwood are multi-sport athletes whose other disciplines sharpen their instincts. Adelaide, who also stars on the volleyball court for Bountiful, brings that same awareness and quick reaction to basketball. She not only drains 3s with confidence but also anticipates passing lanes, gathers deflections, and consistently finds herself in the right spot to snag a steal or force a turnover.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["812025"],"_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-688545d06662b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Talyssa's an all-over-the-floor type of player—impacting both ends every game. She consistently puts up double digits, but it's her blocks, deflections, and steals that flip the script and set her teammates up to shine. She's the kind of player who makes everyone around her better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["796802"],"_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-68e483f628084"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">“Phrenetic” is the perfect word to describe Alia's defense. Few players can match her ability to rack up steals, deflections, and rebounds at the same rate she scores points. When she's on the floor, the energy level spikes instantly — her relentless motor and disruptive presence change the entire tempo of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["796797"],"_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-68e483f6280b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Izzy's low defensive stance and strong center of gravity make her a nightmare for opposing ball handlers. She's constantly in position, cutting off driving lanes and poking the ball loose with perfect timing. Her on-ball pressure sets the tone defensively and creates momentum-shifting turnovers for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["796804"],"_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-68f403b605ef1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quincy is another defensive standout for Alta, and when she and Alia share the floor, their combined pressure is nearly impossible to break. Quincy's length allows her to disrupt passing lanes, recover from behind for blocks, and scoop up loose balls with ease. With the addition of newcomer [player_tooltip player_id='789082' first='Olivia' last='Stephens'] this year, Alta's defensive intensity — and overall potential — just went up another level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Ball-handling is one thing—but combining that with consistent scoring ability and defensive disruption is a rare skill set. These players bring that full package to the floor. They can light it up offensively while locking down their matchups on the other end, making them true two-way threats that teams can't afford to overlook.

Adelaide Stevenson

Adelaide Stevenson

UT
SG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Adelaide
Stevenson SG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Bountiful
|
UT
Shooting Guards with Defensive Prowess
Sometimes the best defenders on the hardwood are multi-sport athletes whose other disciplines sharpen their instincts. Adelaide, who...
Written by Tonia Ziter
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Adelaide Stevenson

State: Utah
School: Bountiful
Club: Kashyyyk Elite
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Northwest Nazarene
Talyssa Nelson

Talyssa Nelson

UT
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Talyssa
Nelson SG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Green Canyon
|
UT
Shooting Guards with Defensive Prowess
Talyssa’s an all-over-the-floor type of player—impacting both ends every game. She consistently puts up double digits, but it’s...
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Northwest Nazarene
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Talyssa Nelson

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State: Utah
School: Green Canyon
Club: Utah NLB Pro
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Alia Baldassano

Alia Baldassano

UT
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Alia
Baldassano PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Alta
|
UT
Shooting Guards with Defensive Prowess
“Phrenetic” is the perfect word to describe Alia’s defense. Few players can match her ability to rack up...
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Alia Baldassano

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State: Utah
School: Alta
Club: AIM Basketball Academy
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Isabelle Wyaskett

Isabelle Wyaskett

UT
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Isabelle
Wyaskett PG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Clearfield
|
UT
Shooting Guards with Defensive Prowess
Izzy’s low defensive stance and strong center of gravity make her a nightmare for opposing ball handlers. She’s...
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Isabelle Wyaskett

State: Utah
School: Clearfield
Club: Utah Stars
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Quincy Kegel

Quincy Kegel

UT
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Quincy
Kegel PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Alta
|
UT
Shooting Guards with Defensive Prowess
Quincy is another defensive standout for Alta, and when she and Alia share the floor, their combined pressure...
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Quincy Kegel

State: Utah
School: Alta
Club: Kashyyyk Elite
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