Lyla Bagwell Lyla Bagwell 5'7" | CG Wakefield | 2026 State NC is another knock down shooter who can score off the pass, off the dribble, and even knock it down in transition.  She can make some tough drives to the basket hitting her floater in the paint to score two.  On defense, she has a nice wingspan using every bit of her length to deflect passes disrupting her opponents’ offensive sets.

Lyla Bagwell Lyla Bagwell 5'7" | CG Wakefield | 2026 State NC has some great talent on the court being able to knock down her shot from anywhere around the perimeter, and she isn’t shy about doing so with hands in her face.  She runs the offensive sets for her team bringing the ball up and seeing the floor knowing which plays to run.  Outside of her talent, her leadership truly sets her apart with how she communicates both on and off the court and consistently plays with high energy.

Lyla Bagwell Lyla Bagwell 5'7" | CG Wakefield | 2026 State NC scored on all levels showing how much of an offensive threat she is.  She can handle the ball making plays for her teammates, and she’s incredibly vocal on and off the court.  She’s a tough defender using her quickness to prevent her opponents from scoring.

The first time I watched Lyla play and I was impressed with the poise that she plays with. A very smooth player with ball in hand that is looking for the best scoring option for her team. Tough shooter off the bounce that forced the defense to stay up and fight over any ball screens. Good decisions on the pick and roll action using the draw dribble giving the time for the post to roll then throwing a dart to the post for the score. Outstanding shooter with the deep 3 or mid-jump shot. Solid defender that talked out the coverage on ball screens and in transition defense. I really enjoyed watching her and the team play.

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Bagwell serves as the go-to option for her team, taking on primary ball-handling duties with confidence and control. She limits turnovers, keeps the offense organized, and consistently gets teammates involved. Her subtle approach allows her to pick her spots and get to the basket with a smooth, under-the-radar attack.

Don’t underestimate Lyla Bagwell Lyla Bagwell 5'7" | CG Wakefield | 2026 State NC –she’s thing kind of player every coach wants on the floor. Vocal, poised, and natural floor leader, Lyla does the little things that keep a team locked in. She handled the pressure with confidence and embraced the leadership role throughout. After getting her shot blocked, she hustled down the loose ball and dished a quick dime without fully looking to a cutting post (pure effort and awareness). Offensively she attacked hard going left, showing off straight line finishes and a transition “AND 1” going right. Lyla’s combo guard skills, IQ and toughness make her instantly recruitable at the DII level, with clear low D1 upside.

Lyla has one of the most versatile and polished offensive games you’ll see, and she put it all on display with a dominant performance this past weekend. She can shoot with confidence and speed off the dribble or the catch, making her nearly impossible to guard. A secure and composed ball handler, Lyla attacks downhill with purpose, finishing over bigger defenders with crafty layups or soft floaters in traffic. Her ability to score from all areas of the court and create her own shot made her a nightmare for defenses, as she delivered an offensive onslaught that stood out as one of the tournament’s best performances.

Lyla was hooping the entire weekend in Georgia on the way to a 4-0 outcome for her DB Elite squad. I believe she scored in double-digits for most, if not all, games with a 25-point performance in one of those games. Her communication and leadership really stood out on the floor, and she was a tough matchup for defenses at the Peach Games. She has a really smooth and fundamental stroke from long range, and could use her dribble to get downhill and hit a runner or get to the rim. Her vision, court awareness, and ability to pass it ahead in transition made her one of the top guards in the gym.

Lyla Bagwell Lyla Bagwell 5'7" | CG Wakefield | 2026 State NC was jumping in front of passing lanes grabbing steals.  She opened up the second half scoring for Wakefield with a tough take at the basket making it through contact.  She followed shots on offense being ready to put it right back up for two points.  She did well seeing the floor finding her open teammates around the perimeter.  She hustles down the court getting a tough pass break up leading to a turnover for her team.  She came up big time hitting two three pointers tying up the game with 19 seconds left.

Bagwell has been a force this season on both offense and defense. Bagwell is an aggressive defender who creates steals and places extreme pressure on the ball handler. She is also a lights-out shooter. In Wakefield’s win over Rolesville, she shot 5 of 10 and finished with 16 points, and grabbed 5 rebounds. Bagwell is a complete player who is a fierce competitor.