2025 Rankings Update: Combo Guards Worth Another Look

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495909' first='Olivia' last='Klein'] - Resurrection Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":504385,"width":209,"height":139,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/76-Olivia-Klein.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-504385" width="209" height="139" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Klein has shown improvements in utilizing both hands while driving downhill, getting more comfortable being a live dribble facilitator with either hand. The sophomore guard has quick reads finding teammates off the dribble. Whether that be from an outlet pass or finding the open scorer after splitting the defense, Klein is a dependable facilitator within the offensive flow. Through her sophomore year with Resurrection Christian, the combo guard has posted 12.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.6 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374182' first='Kamiree' last='Fuller'] - Denver Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":504362,"width":212,"height":141,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/30-Kamiree-Fuller.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-504362" width="212" height="141" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fuller brings a fast pace of play, seeking out plenty of transition opportunities. The sophomore guard sees the floor at a high level on both ends, providing notably quick instincts on the defensive end. Fuller is more than capable poking away the ball for steals, posting 3.5 steals per game. Although Fuller is still developing more consistency on the three point jumper, she possesses a quick release that has potential to be quite dangerous in the coming seasons. Through her sophomore year with 14-8 Denver Christian, the guard has posted 15 points, 3.5 steals, and 2.2 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='366411' first='Lapulou' last='Tongatua'] - Regis Groff</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tongatua is a sturdy guard who provides immense value on both ends of the floor. The sophomore brings constant energy, kicking off plenty of possessions with a defensive rebound and getting into transition. At roughly 5'5, Tongatua maximizes opportunities in the fullcourt, tirelessly searching for outlet passes to sprinting teammates. Thanks to her low center of gravity, she does well scoring through contact around the rim, especially with the right hand. Should the defense cut off the paint, she is ready to step into pull-up jumpers within the mid-range. Through her season with 14-8 Regis Groff, Tongatua has posted 14 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 3.9 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='571034' first='Maya' last='Smith'] - Grandview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith helped Grandview through impactful defense versus a wide variety of matchups. At roughly 5'10, the sophomore guard has been tasked to guard 1-4 at various points this season. Smith does her part to play within the offensive flow, primarily searching for post entry passes before anything else. She stays aware of her nearby defender, seeking out backdoor cuts along the baseline if they fall asleep. Smith will be a dependable off-ball playmaker, with plenty of defensive upside going into the club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='366423' first='Rose' last='Pacheco'] - Niwot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pacheco has been tasked with a large dose of pick and roll playmaking opportunities, showing upside as a shotmaker off of these opportunities. The combo guard has shown flashes scoring both around the rim and along the perimeter, doing especially well drawing contact while attacking with the right hand. Pacheco certainly has upside as a perimeter playmaker, continuing to develop the free throw and standstill three point shot consistency will be especially valuable for the sophomore guard. Through her season with Niwot, Pacheco has posted 7.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->