Goertz (pictured above) earns her place in the top 25 after a summer in which her development from week to week, tournament to tournament was palpable. The 5’8 combo guard plays with tremendous energy and has improved considerably at creating offense off the bounce. She accelerates quickly, changes speeds with ease and can finish with either hand when she gets downhill. Goertz is also a dangerous shooter from the mid-range and beyond the arc, particularly when she gets her feet set. Lainey’s court vision allows her to create for others when defenses collapse, makin her a more effective primary ball handler. Defensively, Goertz’s quick feet, active hands and anticipation generate deflections and extra possessions without excessive fouling. She’s getting stronger, becoming a more complete player and appears ready for a breakout junior season.

Goertz is intriguing. She is a versatile, high-energy guard whose game reflects the work she’s putting in. Lainey gets downhill in a hurry with excellent north-south speed and the ability to change gears, weaving through traffic to finish with either hand. A strong ball handler, she can create space off the bounce or pull up with control from midrange and beyond. The Ambush guard Lainey also shoots it well from three with a quick, smooth release. Defensively, her length is a real asset. She walls up effectively inside and disrupts on the perimeter with anticipation and timing. She plays hard, competes, and impacts the game all over the floor.