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Althea Gust SD #4 SG #2 HEIGHT 5'10" POS SG CLASS 2025 View Profile Althea Gust State: South Dakota School: Centerville Club: Sanford Sports Academy t Elite 1 on 1 defender who can guard every position Excellent body control…
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- Elite 1 on 1 defender who can guard every position
- Excellent body control and a high basketball IQ
- Endless range and consistency knocking down outside shots
- Advanced toolbox of moves off the dribble to get through traffic and finish
- Excellent vision and handles allowing her to make everyone around her better
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- High-level rebounder on both ends and great body control on the offensive putback
- High IQ player who can score on all levels
- Excellent defender who can guard any position and is an effective shot blocker
- Transition scoring game rim-running and handling the ball
- A variety of moves on the attack with effective, purposeful footwork and patience – consistently makes the right play
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- True point-guard with excellent handles, vision, and the ability to deliver a pass
- Sees the floor better than nearly anyone on the court and has a great understanding of the game
- Capable 1 on 1 defender who can put pressure on the ball while containing the ball
- Steps up in the big moment and isn’t afraid to have the ball in her hands when the game is on the line
- Consistent perimeter scorer who can knock shots down as well as create shots off the dribble
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- Unbelievable speed – one of the fastest guards in the class
- Solid ball handles and an advanced ability to get to the basket and score
- Does a great job operating a half-court offense as well as running the break in transition
- Intense 1 on 1 defender and anticipates well to be positioned well in the gap and in help
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- Lights out shooter from beyond the arc
- Point guard traits with excellent handles and the ability to create for her teammates
- Runs the floor well in transition and can score off the bounce or spotting up to hit jump shots
- Stretches the defense from beyond the arc and has the ability to score in bunches
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- Great mix of athleticism and length
- Disruptive defender who tips a lot of passes and alters shots in the paint
- Ability to rise up and knock down mid-range jumpers over the defense
- Offensive game continues to grow as she becomes a complete scorer
- Runs the floor well and operates well in the transition game
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- Consistently makes the right play on offense and plays ball secure
- High-level 1 on 1 defender who does an excellent job denying dribble penetration and pressuring the ball
- Great passer who makes the easy play to find her teammates
- Capable off the dribble and sees the floor well to find seams to attack
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- Solid rebounder on both ends of the floor – positions herself well and anticipates the ball of the rim
- Great finisher in the paint off of paint touches and drives
- High intensity defender who forces turnovers and has the length and speed to guard multiple spots
- Consistently makes the right play and has a high basketball IQ
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- Double-double machine who has great rebounding instincts and shot-finishing ability
- Effective hesitation move and knows when she has a step to go by the defender to finish
- Great shot selection and can hit the outside shot when the defense leaves her
- Aggressive rebounder and defender who sets the tone for her team in terms of physicality and aggression
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- Values the little things that contribute to winning basketball
- Great perimeter rebounder
- Sets the tone defensively and plays with intensity and aggression
- Makes the hustle plays to get extra possessions for her team
- Advanced dribble-drive ability in making reads and finishing at the basket