Jeffco League: Top 5 Players on the Top 5 Teams

To compete at the highest level on your team and show out each game requires unmatched consistency. Making an impact doesn't always mean scoring, as distributing the ball and causing havoc on defense are of the highest importance in today's game. Here, we'll examine the top 5 squads in the Jeffco League and break down who's lighting it up. Let's talk about it.    Ashyn Bates is a tenacious hooper who constantly follows her shot and secures 7.5 rebounds per game as a guard. Bates' all-around style of play has elevated Golden High to new heights. Where she makes her presence known the most is on defense, coming up with a whopping 3.8 steals per game. Bates always has her focus set on the ball and making an impact in ways she knows best. In her final season, Bates looks to carry the strong momentum into the new year.     [player_tooltip player_id='968055' first='Jojo' last='Martin'] has taken the Colorado basketball scene by storm, starting the season with an electrifying 23 PPG, 10.7 RPG, and a mind-boggling 6 steals a game, all as ONLY A FRESHMAN. Martin's potential is through the roof as she's wasting no time frying defenders and getting buckets. Alongside two other high-impacting freshman, Chloe Miller and Ireland Kassatly, Martin will continue to stuff the stat sheet and lead Standley Lake in the right direction.     [player_tooltip player_id='793533' first='Colleen' last='Monahan'] is a lethal three-level scoring forward who's annihilating defenses from way downtown, converting on 33% of her deep looks. The 5'8 forward provides D'Evelyn with a constant flow of rebounds and steals, leading her team in both categories. Monahan was a crucial piece of the puzzle for B&B Basketball this summer, showcasing her concise handle and poise with the ball. She's clearly translated this to the high school scene and I expect her numbers to skyrocket as the season progresses.     [player_tooltip player_id='927483' first='Kantyn' last='Pearson'] is one of the most efficient players in her conference, shooting 49% from the field and averaging 18 points per game. Pearson does an amazing job of staying between passing lanes and communicating with her teammates to enforce turnovers. Don't think about leaving Pearson room to shoot from distance either, as she's a 43% shooter from three. With 126 total points this season so far, don't be surprised if she ends up well above the 215 mark.     Emma Bird recently tacked on 29 points on 69% shooting from the field in her matchup against Thomas Jefferson, which is representative of her progress this offseason and her transition to the high school scene this winter. Bird is consistently racking up double-doubles where she excels at crashing the glass and providing Littelton with second-chance opportunities.

To compete at the highest level on your team and show out each game requires unmatched consistency. Making an impact doesn't always mean scoring, as distributing the ball and causing havoc on defense are of the highest importance in today's game. Here, we'll examine the top 5 squads in the Jeffco League and break down who's lighting it up. Let's talk about it.