Ciara Hayes
Ciara Hayes
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Quinton Swader | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Ciara Hayes
Ciara
Hayes
5'5" | CG
Montverde Academy | 2026
State
FL
is arguably one of the best shooters in the state—and has been for some time—showing remarkable consistency from beyond the arc. For coaches seeking a guard who can both run the point and shoot at a high percentage, Hayes checks all the boxes.
This past season, she showed significant growth in handling pesky on-ball defenders, using her poise and IQ to direct them where she wants them to go—a next-level skill crucial for initiating an offense. She also has the ability to make the right passes, swing the ball quickly to shift the defense, and then relocate without wasted movement. This combination of shooting, decision-making, and efficiency will translate seamlessly to any program fortunate enough to land her.
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Read EvaluationBrandon Fisher | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Cece has been putting on a show in Gainesville this weekend. She probably has the deepest range out of anyone in the entire state. Ciara was going crazy in a couple games where she just couldn’t be stopped at any level of the court with some tough finishes and impressive runners. Her range is insane and she’s a threat to hit a shot on any hoop in sight!
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Ciara Hayes
Ciara
Hayes
5'5" | CG
Montverde Academy | 2026
State
FL
is one of the better and most consistent set shooters in the state—and she does it from the point guard position, which is an added bonus. Not only can she run your system, but she also creates her own scoring opportunities after passing the ball. She has a great feel for spacing, knowing how to relocate to open areas and give her teammates room to draw defenders. She’s always in the right spot for a catch-and-shoot three. And she doesn’t need to be on the line to be a threat—Ciara is a deep shooter who forces defenses to make tough decisions on drives, as she can knock it down from well beyond the arc anytime she’s within passing range.
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Read EvaluationQuinton Swader | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Ciara Hayes
Ciara
Hayes
5'5" | CG
Montverde Academy | 2026
State
FL
is not the player you want to give any space to—she forces teams to stay attached to her whether she’s on the strong side or weak side, as she excels at getting her shot off quickly. Her ability to get open off of off-ball screens or use ball screens to create her shot makes her a scoring sensation who can light up the scoreboard in a hurry.
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Read EvaluationHunter Keith | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Ciara Hayes
Ciara
Hayes
5'5" | CG
Montverde Academy | 2026
State
FL
was incredible in the Semifinals. Her excellent three point shooting was rivaled only by her excellent midrange game. Hayes is “stone cold assassin” on the floor. She was so locked in that her teammates had to make her smile when she came off the court. She can handle the rock and also dish to her teammates, but make no doubt about it- Hayes is an aggressive scorer and looks to put the ball in the rim. Hayes can make the case.
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Read EvaluationHunter Keith | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
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Read EvaluationKyra Frazine | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Hayes is one of the top guards in the 2026 class and has been for the past couple years. She can score in multiple ways whether its knocking down open threes, attacking downhill, or pulling up when she cannot get all the way to the rim. She plays with confidence and is productive on both ends of the floor. She is likely to draw attention from college coaches this summer.
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Read EvaluationRoss Van De Griek | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The 5-6 guard will be a name to know for the next three years, as she displayed her potential to be one of the top ranked 2026 guards in the entire state. She was a prolific scorer and can knock down open shots from anywhere within the half court. Her ability to get into the paint with her quickness also took notice this season. Hayes averaged 9.7 points per game this season playing at Hagerty High School.
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Read EvaluationRoss Van De Griek | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The 5-6 point guard has been one of the top ranked guards in the freshman class for over a year now and has grown more and more potential every time she steps onto the floor. She can score in a variety of ways whether it’s from beyond the arc or off the dribble. She plays a very mature game for her age and is an excellent decision maker when the ball is in her hands.
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