Nelson may not be the flashiest guard on the floor, but she does a lot of the things you want from your point guard and leader. She plays with poise, understands how to run a team, and rarely seems rushed. Nelson makes good decisions, gets her teammates organized, and brings a steady presence to the floor. Every team needs a guard who can settle things down and lead, and that is where Nelson brings significant value.

Showed one of the highest IQs of the day. Made play after play and anticipated the right things. Has a high level handle and footwork to match. Created many opportunities with her patience and dribble. Hit clutch threes all weekend. Showed to be one of if not the top offensive minded point guards in the gym. With coaches from the Big 12, Big 10 and the ACC in attendance almost every game Nelson was brilliant. Played at very high level against some of the best teams in attendance.

Nelson will lead the Lancers into Section 7 as arguably the top PG prospect in Southern Arizona. Nelson has an extremely high IQ and just a good overall feel for the game. Handles defensive pressure extremely well and will make tough passes through the double team on target. Excellent perimeter shooter and can drive and score well with her floater. High character, great leadership and impacts the game at a high level. Coaches can catch Jayci Nelson Jayci Nelson 5'6" | PG Salpointe Catholic | 2027 State AZ on Friday June 19th at 1030am on court 3 as they face Volcano Vista in the OrthoArizona Bracket.

Nelson might’ve been the best pure point guard this season in Southern Arizona. Her ability to run the offense and see the court were second to none. She consistently made plays and great passes despite being double covered most of the time. Doesn’t get rattled despite the pressure. She was a very effective scorer scoring on 40% of her field goal attempts and 38% from the perimeter. She moves very well defensively dictating the pace opposing guards would play. Nelson was selected as the 4A Kino Region Player of the Year. She will return a long with the entire team next season in hopes of securing a state championship.

Nelson had a great season where she saw her stock raise tremendously. One of the best pure point guards regardless of class. Stays well composed through opponents pressure and makes plays despite being guarded by multiple defenders. Nelson helped lead the Lancers to an undefeated regular season record in both region play and conference play and a number one ranking in the 4A State Playoffs. Nelson finished with 11.4 points, 3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game. She picked up an offer from Pima College who just won the National Championship this past week. Expect Nelson the get more attention between now and next season.

Jayci played the game exactly how a point guard is supposed to. Calm, composed, and always under control. She set a great tempo, didn’t rush anything, and took what the defense gave her. No forcing, no panic, just smart basketball. She kept her team organized and flowing offensively. She also played very solid on the ball defense.

Nelson is arguably one of the top true point guards in the 2027 class. She sets the pace of the game and is rarely if ever rattled by defensive pressure. She makes strong accurate passes while being double teamed and is just a dynamic playmaker. On the season she is averaging 11.7 points, 2.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game. A highly effective player on both sides of the ball. Nelson has received her first offer of what I believe will be many to play at Pima College in Tucson, Arizona.

Nelson continues to prove she is one of the top point guards in the state regardless of class. Despite being double teamed the majority of the game she was well composed and never seemed rushed or flustered. She made great reads and great passes through pressure. Shes an skilled dribbler and can get to the basket through traffic and has an excellent three ball. Very high IQ for the game. Will be a highly recruited 2027 player.

Nelson comes from a very talented family and looks to be just as good as the others. Her composure and floor presence will be valuable for the Lancers this upcoming season. She is a very good ballhandler and doesn’t make many mistakes. Defensively, she has good on-the-ball skills with quick and active hands.

Nelson is one of the top PGs in her class from Arizona, and her handling the ball under pressure, as well as controlling the tempo and making the right decisions immediately, stood out. She’s a “long and athletic” guard who saw the floor well across the board. She scored off the dribble and played tough defense