More than Meets the Eye: 2024 Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495918' first='Rachel' last='Stewart'] - Doherty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stewart has shown value as a shotmaker with Doherty, proving effective stepping into mid-range pull-ups in traffic. Through her junior season for 19-7 Doherty, the guard put up 5.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Proving consistent hitting shots out to the three point line, Stewart has a fairly quick shot where she can relocate on shots off the bounce. She is at her best while the defense is scrambling, allowing her time to survey the floor and attack opponent weaknesses.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='583985' first='Sarah' last='Davis'] - Rock Canyon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis shows value as a complementary scoring threat who facilitates the halfcourt offensive flow. The junior guard is a consistent shooter from beyond the arc, getting the majority of contributions off the catch. She does well to keep the ball moving, swinging the ball around the perimeter. Through her season with Rock Canyon, Davis posted 8.7 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216652' first='Lily' last='Boydstun'] - Mountain Vista</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boydstun brings value on both ends of the floor, showing a versatile skill set. The junior guard is an excellent passer, capable of slinging fast passes to cutting frontcourt scoring threats. The lead guard has had a productive junior season, posting 12.9 points, 2.9 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 3.8 steals. An area of immediate value is her defensive reaction timing, proving adept at swatting away passes and getting a hand into opponents. Her quick processing speed is a clear strength, proving dependable on both ends of the floor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='583986' first='Sienna' last='Pillsbury'] - Rock Canyon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pillsbury brings constant energy complemented by upside as a shotmaker. The junior guard had an encouraging junior season, putting up 7.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. Pillsbury shows immediate value knocking down quick jumpers in the mid-range, doing well to maneuver off-ball for openings. Among backcourt prospects within the 2024 class, she does an exceptional job crashing the glass for second chance opportunities.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='263613' first='Emily' last='Huxtable'] - Rampart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":504393,"width":238,"height":158,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/84-Emily-Huxtable.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-504393" width="238" height="158" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huxtable shows value as an intuitive perimeter threat who reads the floor well. The junior guard is a skilled ball handler who is more than capable of attacking downhill through traffic to make the kickout. Through her season with Rampart, Huxtable put up 15.5 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game. She is dependable beyond the arc, contributing 38% of htrhee point attempts, largely coming off the catch.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='263607' first='Tahlaya' last='Biglow'] - Doherty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Biglow is a dynamic lead ball handler who does well directing traffic and making smart decisions within the driving lanes. Through her junior season with Doherty, the point guard put up 7.7 points, 3.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. One area that Biglow has shown exceptional skill with has been her pick and roll decisionmaking, where her quick acceleration allows her to get by help or recovering point of attack defenders. Biglow also brings intuition on the defensive end, providing quick reactions and valuable anticipation intercepting the passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->