Alaijia is still figuring out how her offensive game fits into structured offense but her speed and creativity around the rim already make her a tough matchup. She can become a dangerous guard in transition, especially when she has the opportunity to attack an open floor. Her ability to run the lane and make plays at the rim gives her another way to impact the game without needing the ball in her hands every possession.

Barber is a defensive specialist with quick feet that help her lock down almost any opponent. She has strong defensive instincts, jumps passing lanes to create turnovers, and finishes well in transition. Barber showed her athleticism with hard drives to the basket and can finish through contact. The Denver East freshman looks to make an impact this winter.

Barber used a quick handle to get downhill and find her way to the rim. Even while playing with pace, she stayed under control and didn’t allow the defense to speed her up.