Freshman Phenoms to Watch: Elite Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 class has already shown promise on the perimeter. Floor generals, shooters, scorers, 2-way standouts, you name it. The ladies below made a name for themselves in middle school and grassroots basketball. Not only will they make an immediate impact at the high school level, they have the potential to star as freshmen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jayden Witten","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Margaret's Episcopal School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='713882' first='Cal' last='Sparks'] South","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688344189227c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The all-around game is impressive for this versatile SoCal prospect. <strong>Jayden</strong> can handle the ball at the top of the key and make plays for herself and others. Nifty finisher in the lane who is comfortable using either hand. Jump shot is already fluid at this stage in her development. <strong>Jayden</strong> is able to shoot over smaller guards with ease. She understands how to draw contact off-the-dribble and get to the line. <strong>Jayden</strong> moves well without the ball. She is very effective in the mid-range. Defensively, she can lock up guards and forwards. Solid rebounder with the ball security and decision-making to lead a fastbreak. <strong>Jayden</strong> should be regarded as a high-floor, high-ceiling prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1234001"],"_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-68d4677e41e17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Aynya</strong> checks all of the boxes as a dynamic 2-way guard. Her motor stands out on both ends. Quick-twitch athlete who can pick your pocket, block your shot, or draw a charge. <strong>Aynya's</strong> energy and effort on the defensive end is very rare given her youth. Her relentless pursuit of loose balls is mesmerizing. <strong>Aynya</strong> is a FIERCE competitor. She shoots the ball with range and is hard to stop when attacking downhill. Her ability as a scorer and defender will allow her to have an immediate impact regardless of her role. Having faced top-tier competition this past summer, <strong>Aynya</strong> will be more than ready for the high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Rilynn Robinson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Troy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c0073a44dbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Confident, decisive guard who is a nightmare to guard 1v1. <strong>Rilynn</strong> has the shooting, ball handling, and aggressiveness to become an elite scorer at the high school level. She can play with the ball and off-the-ball. One of the top pure shooters in her class. In the varsity summer league finale, the rising freshman had 4 triples in the 1st half! <strong>Rilynn</strong> pushes the ball and keeps her head up to find other teammates in transition. She jumps passing lanes and routinely forces turnovers on the other end. <strong>Rilynn's</strong> insanely quick 1st step and sharpshooting ability will give Troy plenty of firepower offensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1261565"],"_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-68d4677e41db6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The intangibles immediately stand out when evaluating her game. <strong>Alexa</strong> does all of the little things that contribute to winning (loose balls, intense on-ball pressure, hustle plays). She can run an offense to perfection. <strong>Alexa</strong> has already shown poise and confidence against older players. Her feel for the game allows her to make an impact as a scorer and facilitator. <strong>Alexa</strong> has the shooting and toughness to play the 2, but is more of a fit at PG long-term. What she may lack in size, she makes up for in skill and basketball IQ. The future is very bright. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1060677"],"_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-68d4677e41e65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Katie</strong> has solid length as a legit combo guard and knows how to put the ball in the basket. She is shifty off-the-bounce and possesses a NASTY crossover that leaves defenders speechless. <strong>Katie</strong> has a plethora of scoop shots in her arsenal around the rim.<strong> </strong>Nice floater in the lane. <strong>Katie</strong> is a pure shooter who can get hot in a hurry. She reads the defense well and routinely makes the right play. Defensively, her long arms and competitive nature disrupt opposing guards. She has even filled in at center in the past, showcasing her timing and athleticism as a shot blocker and rebounder. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->