MVC Top Point Guards
The game today is best played with an excellent point guard that can break down the defense. With a guard that can create her own shot by breaking down her defender it forces the defense to collapse and help. This…
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Continue ReadingThe game today is best played with an excellent point guard that can break down the defense. With a guard that can create her own shot by breaking down her defender it forces the defense to collapse and help. This creates the catch and shoot opportunity or the dump down to the post. The top teams in the Mississippi Valley all have a point guard that can run the team and score.
- Kourtland Tyus is a 5’7 2020 point guard from Civic Memorial. Kourtland has been the starting point guard for all 4 years at CM. She has always handled the ball well and has the ability to pass the ball. Kourtland has improved her shooting and become an excellent leader.
- Ellie Brown is a 5’5 2020 guard from Highland. Ellie will take over some of the ball handling duties left from the graduation of Emmy Nyquist. She has always been a part of handling the ball under pressure. Ellie is a very seasoned player and has prepared for this role over the past two summers. She is capable of beating defenders off the dribble and is a very good passer.
- Clare Breden is a 5’5 2021 guard from Jerseyville. Clare is the primary ball handler and primary scorer for Jerseyville. She is excellent at getting into the lane where she can finish with a variety of moves or kick to the open player. Clare handles pressure well by using her ball handling she has worked hard to develop. Clare is quick and strong which makes her hard to handle one on one.
- Alanna Brooks is a 5’6 2021 guard from Mascoutah. Alanna is a very smart point guard that can also hit the 3. She sees the floor well and is a very good passer. Alanna brings leadership to her team and does a good job running the offense. Alanna had a good summer session playing with the Evolution Elite 17u team.
- Maura Niemeier is a 5’6 2022 guard from Civic Memorial. Maura is a great athlete. She is fast with the ball and is a willing passer. Maura is the back up to Tyus but she will see plenty of action. Maura excels on defense and is an improving scorer in the lane.
- Aubrey Hubbard is a 5’9 2020 guard from Waterloo. Aubrey has the responsibility to get the ball up the floor and get the team into their offense. She is the leading scorer and a very good shooter. Aubrey is a smart player that really improved her ability to handle the ball during the year. Aubrey used the improved ball handling to become more of a threat inside the 3 point line. Her ability to drive and pass to others will make the team much stronger this year.
The MVC is a conference that has always had great defensive teams at the top. This year is no different. CM does a great job in their pressure defense that forces other teams to be able to deal with the constant trapping. The teams that can play with them and contend will be those that can handle the constant pressure both full court and in the half court. The point guard position will be critical.