Ava Budler
Ava Budler
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Brandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Even after battling back from injuries Ava remained one of the toughest guards to deal with in transition when the ball was in her hands. Her quickness and active hands made her a constant threat defensively, especially when she picked up full court and created steals. With her improved finishing at the rim to go along with her ability to shoot, she became much harder to guard because you couldn’t key in on just one part of her game.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Ava’s game has many layers, but her shooting ability was the standout component at camp. She made defenses pay repeatedly for leaving her open, showing poise and balance in her shot mechanics. Whether spotting up or coming off movement, Ava’s confidence as a shooter was evident throughout the day. Her consistent perimeter play made her a constant threat and a valuable piece in any offensive set.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Ava has a quick first step that makes her tough to contain, as she can get into her floater or finish at the rim. She’s also a huge threat from three, shooting every attempt with confidence. Beyond her scoring, she’s a strong playmaker who sets her teammates up in spots where they can succeed.
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Ava Budler
Ava
Budler
5'5" | CG
Arapahoe | 2026
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CO
stood out with her smart, controlled pace and quick release from the perimeter. She defended the full 94 feet and used her basketball IQ to consistently make the right reads and impact winning.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Returning from injury, Ava made an immediate impact for Arapahoe. She maintained her speed, allowing her to blow past defenders on offense and cut off driving lanes on defense. She also made shots from three, pulling defenders out of the paint and forcing them to respect her jumper. With her combination of quickness, skill, and scoring versatility, Ava is back and making a strong case for herself.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Returning from injury, Ava has become the floor general Arapahoe needed. She controlled the pace of the game, ensuring her teammates got open shoots in the spots they wanted all while helping facilitating their offense. Ava’s presence allowed the team’s scoring guards to focus on attacking from the wings, making Arapahoe more balanced. She also showcased her scoring ability, knocking down open threes and finishing strong at the rim when needed.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
5.4 PPG
2.1 RPG
1.9 APG
A proactive facilitator with the ball Budler, looks to get the team set up in the halfcourt first and foremost. A willing driver towards the rim, she leverages her low center of gravity to blow by opponents, quick to change speeds and explode downhill. Her impact taking away pressure from this group’s variety of shotmakers will be worth following next season, certainly capable of drawing in pressure.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
A crafty ball handler, Budler’s quick instincts allowed her to facilitate shotmakers with this team.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Budler is a dynamic guard who has plenty of consistency handling the ball under pressure, effective reading the floor for driving lanes. Capable of utilizing an array of combo moves to free up space, the guard will be a valuable ball handler in due time. Active flowing into short floaters or jumpers, Budler is comfortable flowing into off-balance attempts when provided the space. Following the departure of multiple key seniors, the guard could have a shot as a rotation player on one of the state’s most talented programs.
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