Standout Floor Generals: Coach Mal’s Top PGs – Ferris Elite Camp

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Mal knows what it takes to run the show. A former standout at Ferris State, she spent five years leading the Bulldogs as a high-IQ floor general and still holds the program's all-time assist record. With that kind of résumé, there was no one better to evaluate the point guard talent at this year's Ferris Elite Camp. I asked Coach Mal to identify the campers who impressed her most at the position, and she narrowed it down to six guards who stood out with their leadership, vision, and decision-making. Let's take a closer look at the point guards who earned her stamp of approval.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["898878"],"_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-6894d6d17553d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaiya was a clear standout at the Ferris Elite Camp, earning the respect of everyone in the gym with her leadership, poise, and basketball IQ—so much so that she was Coach Mal's top choice and likely the favorite among players and coaches alike.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her communication skills are at an elite level. I have never seen such a strong voice out of a sophomore. Her communication and IQ level makes her the best point guard I have seen and she makes every person around her better. As a sophomore she is already the best leader on the court at all time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["614649"],"_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-6894d6d1755a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Melanie stood out with her steady decision-making, sharp handle, and ability to control the pace of the game, earning a spot among the top point guards of the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her energy is always at all-time high. She is the spark that every team wants and needs when looking for a point guard along with her ability to see the floor and make the flashy, great pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1281169"],"_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":1282603,"_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-6894d6d175604"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elaina is a cerebral point guard who plays with great composure, consistently making smart reads and keeping her team organized on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. She is the toughest player on the court and her ball handling is at an elite level. Being able to play against taller girls has made her able to become extremely crafty with her passes, vision of the court, and finishing at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1183738"],"_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-6894d6d175648"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Izzy is a high-motor point guard who plays with nonstop energy, pushing the tempo and making things happen on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She embodies every characteristic a coach dreams of in a player from her speed, shooting, and finishing skills. On top of that her motor as a point guard never stops. She is always seeking the ball and good things always happen when she has the ball in her hands. She is able to create for others around her, but also creates shots for herself from the point guard position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["906052"],"_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-6894d6d175687"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alayna is a true point guard who plays with confidence and flair, making smart decisions and creating plays in a way that's both effective and exciting to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>True point guard! Her ability to communicate to everyone around her is a skill of a natural point guard. She is always seeking the best opportunity for anyone on the court, passing up good shots and creating great shots. Her energy and quick decision making make her such a fun point guard to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["866015"],"_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":1282641,"_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-6894d6d1756d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aries is an explosive athlete at the point guard position, showcasing impressive speed and leaping ability that make her a constant threat in transition and around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great player, amazing athlete. Her speed and jumping abilities make her a threat on both ends of the court. She plays bigger than what she is a caught my attention instantly when I watched her. She makes creating for others around her look so easy because of her speed and quick decision making skills. She is smooth when she has the ball and her eyes are always up, finding whoever is open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->