Week Three: Outstanding Guards (Part Two)
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2024 Lexi Carlsen, 5’8” Guard, Sycamore Carlsen is an off-ball Guard who can shoot the three at a high mark and attack the lane and score from the wing. Lexi is a strong Freshman who holds her own on the…
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Continue Reading2024 Lexi Carlsen, 5’8” Guard, Sycamore
Carlsen is an off-ball Guard who can shoot the three at a high mark and attack the lane and score from the wing. Lexi is a strong Freshman who holds her own on the block and provides versatility on defense with her ability to guard multiple positions.
2022 Margaret Temple, 5’11” Guard, Benet Academy
A well-rounded Shooting Guard with a high-level jumper from deep, Temple has done an outstanding job for undefeated Benet this season. Margaret defends well with her athleticism and length and runs the floor hard in transition to earn opportunities for easy layups.
2022 Mia Caccitolo, 5’8″ Guard, Fenwick
An under-the-radar Point Guard who gives constant effort on both ends of the court, Caccitolo is having a solid start to the season leading the Friars. She shoots the ball well from deep and has become a reliable ball-handler who can attack the paint off the dribble and finish around the rim. Mia has a high basketball IQ and excellent court vision and guards the perimeter well on the defensive end of the floor.
2022 Kenzie Hare Kenzie Hare 5'9" | CG Naperville North | 2022 State IL , 5’9″ Guard, Bartlett
A leading scorer in the area through the first three weeks, Hare has been nearly unstoppable so far this season. The Saint Louis commit continues to be one of the best three-point shooters in the state but is also getting the job done on the defensive end, turning steals into easy buckets in the transition game.
2022 Ella Winterhalder, 5’6″ Guard, South Elgin
Winterhalder is a talented Shooting Guard who consistently does everything well on the offensive end of the floor. She is a solid three-point shooter with good range and confidence and isn’t afraid to attack the lane off the dribble and finish through contact. Ella is a strong defender who anticipates passes and can guard inside and outside with her length and athleticism.
2022 Emma Ludwig, 5’8″ Guard, St. Charles North
An athletic Combo Guard with good length and skill, Ludwig makes a tremendous impact on both ends of the court. She shoots the ball well from deep and really thrives when she puts the ball on the floor and attacks the basket. Emma is a terrific on-ball defender who comes away with steals often and has a lot of success in transition.
2023 Lexi Kerstein Lexi Kerstein 5'7" | PG Deerfield | 2023 State IL , 5’4″ Guard, Deerfield
A dynamic Point Guard with tremendous playmaking abilities on offense, Kerstein is a triple-double threat anytime she steps on the floor. She is a quick and reliable ball-handler with great court vision and excellent passing skills to set her teammates up for easy buckets. Lexi can knock down jumpers in the mid-range or from deep and uses her shiftiness to get in the lane where she consistently makes good decisions with the ball.
2022 Le’Lani Harris, 5’9″ Guard, Marist
Harris has done a fantastic job this season of growing into a skilled Shooting Guard with a well-rounded skillset. She shoots the ball well from beyond the three-point line and likes to use her toughness to mix it up in the lane with opposing Post players. Le’Lani is a terrific defender against opposing Guards and is constantly making hustle plays to help her team win.