This was my first opportunity to watch Ada Hazzard Ada Hazzard 5'6" | CG/PG Byron | 2031 IL in live game action after regularly catching her highlights on my phone, and the Illinois guard quickly showed that those highlights are the real deal. A three-level scorer with a smooth handle, Hazzard consistently created opportunities to get past defenders and make plays during scrimmages. Her poise and willingness to be a go-to player stood out, whether she was seeking out the ball on offense or stepping up defensively. Hazzard is a player to keep a close eye on in Illinois’ class of 2031.

Hazzard found her way to impact, and even if it wasn’t always scoring the ball, she showed her IQ in different ways. Never crowded a space or the long, knew when to leak out, was always in a position to make the second pass, or set off ball screens.