Kiera continues to improve her game and plays with a high level of effort on every possession. She has a nice floater in the paint and is comfortable pulling up from the mid-range when given space. Kiera competes hard and will look to put together a strong junior season while creating more opportunities for her future.

Kiera Paradis Kiera Paradis 5'5" | PG/SG Lawrence Academy | 2028 State New E (2028) | PG/SG |

Paradis came in already labeled a star player and she definitely solidified that sentiment at the showcase. What was so impressive about her was that she looked to be one of the most conditioned players on the floor. She moved and stayed at a pace that others just couldn’t consistently keep up with. Kiera was initiating the halfcourt offense, advancing the ball quickly in transition, being vocal on both sides of the ball, stepping up on screens and even up applying full court defensive pressure after made baskets. No matter what she was doing on the floor, she did it with a purpose. Paradis has such incredible value on the floor.

Kiera Paradis Kiera Paradis 5'5" | PG/SG Lawrence Academy | 2028 State New E (2028) |

Paradis has enough firepower not hold her own against anyone in the class. She’s a versatile guard that will go to great lengths to put her team in the best position to win. Her 3-level playmaking and persistent defense keep her as a constant threat in games. Paradis has shown enough to be considered a top 10 talent.

Kiera Paradis Kiera Paradis 5'5" | PG/SG Lawrence Academy | 2028 State New E (2028) | PG/SG |

Paradis’ game does the talking. She’s consistently playing a vital role in winning and can excel in various styles or settings. Kiera showed her depth facilitating, creating shifts in the defense and capitalizing on matchup disadvantages in isolation possessions. Kiera will be a significant name featured this year for LA.

Kiera has a nice pull-up jumper from the mid-range and does a good job creating separation off the dribble before knocking down threes. She makes smart passes out of pick-and-roll situations and plays with a high IQ, consistently making good decisions with the ball in her hands.

Kiera Paradis Kiera Paradis 5'5" | PG/SG Lawrence Academy | 2028 State New E (2028) | PG |

Kiera is an unselfish 2-way star. She’s able to create great offensive looks for herself as well as others. What’s really impressive though is that she buys in, works well around various skillsets, crashes the boards and defends relentlessly. Kiera is asked to do a lot because her coaches have major trust in her.

Kiera Paradis Kiera Paradis 5'5" | PG/SG Lawrence Academy | 2028 State New E (2028) | PG |

Paradis is exceptionally versatile and one of the more hardworking top ranked players. Kiera wears many hats and accepts the heavy responsibilities that come with it. The dynamic 2-way guard will go to just about any length to come out victorious. Paradis is ranked the #7 player in the class.

Kiera impacts the game as a poised playmaker who consistently gets into the paint to either finish or collapse the defense and find open teammates. She sees the floor well, especially in transition, where she leads teammates into easy scoring opportunities with well-timed passes. Her tight handle makes it difficult for defenders to disrupt her. Despite being a lefty guard, she is extremely effective driving right, which keeps defenders guessing and off balance.

Kiera is off to a strong start to her sophomore campaign, averaging double-digit points and establishing herself as a true three-level scorer. She plays with physicality around the basket, using her body to create space and finish over taller defenders. With a tight handle, she’s able to generate separation off the dribble and score both in the mid-range and from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, her quick footwork makes her difficult to beat on the perimeter.

Kiere Paradis (2028) | 5’5 PG | Lawrence Academy

Kiera is absolutely a sophomore sensation. She’s been one of the team’s dependable key factors so far. At the midpoint of the season Paradis is averaging about 14 ppg and showing excellent creation skills. The way she’s been able to craft her own looks has been striking. This is a 3-level scorer that completely shifts the defense and is looking more comfortable by the day. Without question, Kiera is a must-watch.