Jayci Nelson
Jayci Nelson
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John Millyard | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
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.
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Read EvaluationJohn Millyard | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
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.
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Read EvaluationCedric Cobb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
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.
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Read EvaluationJohn Millyard | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
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.
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Read EvaluationJohn Millyard | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
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.
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Read EvaluationCedric Cobb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
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.
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Read EvaluationSimmie Colson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
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
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Read EvaluationJohn Millyard | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The Lancers will have a new look this year and Nelson is ready to shine. Jayci was one of the more skilled guards this weekend. She was very poised. A true floor general that directed the offense showing great IQ for the game. Very effective in passing and involving her teammates. She knows how to create a shot and can score at a high rate off the dribble. This is a prospect you’ll be hearing more about throughout the high school season.
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Read EvaluationCedric Cobb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Nelson shows that she is ready to be the leader of a Lancer squad that lost multiple D-1 players. She is like a quarterback on the court in that she made sure that her teammates were where they needed to be. She also played outstanding defense throughout the event.
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Read EvaluationCedric Cobb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jayci comes from a basketball family, and it shows in her play. She is a very composed point guard who plays with a high IQ and doesn’t try to do too much. On defense, she is a very good on-the-ball defender.
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