Peyton Lacey Peyton Lacey 5'5" | PG/CG Burrillville | 2031 State New E (2031) | PG |

Lacey has been looking extremely polished in all of her latest games. There’s never a question about her reliability either, Peyton always finds ways to either put the ball in the basket or make plays that lead others to buckets. The pressure she puts on the defense causes serious damage. Lacey is carrying a ton of buzz for a young name of the summer.

Peyton Lacey Peyton Lacey 5'5" | PG/CG Burrillville | 2031 State New E (2031) | PG/CG |

Lacey has length, fluid movement and a great understanding of how to get to her spots at a young age. There’re countless games where Lacey is putting up incredible scoring numbers. She’s arguably the most dynamic creator in the class right now.

Peyton Lacey Peyton Lacey 5'5" | PG/CG Burrillville | 2031 State New E (2031) | PG/CG | BSJ

Lacey was back in action over the weekend and she looked like the premier talent she is. Yes, she’s young, but her decision-making skills are advanced for someone in ’31. Most prospects in her class don’t show the poise, control and fluidity Peyton does.

Peyton plays with great feel and vision, consistently making the right reads for her team. Her high-arcing floater allows her to finish over taller defenders, and she does a strong job recognizing when defenses collapse, kicking out to open teammates instead of forcing shots. With her ability to see the floor and apply pressure defensively, she impacts the game in multiple ways.

Peyton continues to impress every time out. She helped lead her middle school team to a 15–2 record, a Final Four appearance, and a Northwest Division title. Over those 17 games she scored nearly 450 points and recorded close to 100 steals. Peyton has a very tight handle and does a good job getting her team organized offensively while bringing the ball up the court. She finishes well with both her left and dominant hand, making her a dynamic scorer around the basket and a name to watch before she reaches high school.

Peyton Lacey Peyton Lacey 5'5" | PG/CG Burrillville | 2031 State New E (2031) | CG | Burrillville

Lacey was in an absolute battle, going blow for blow in a high scoring semi-final matchup. Peyton was dynamic in this one, putting up 41 points, production not usually associated with 7th graders. The hype is real around the young rising star.

Peyton Lacey Peyton Lacey 5'5" | PG/CG Burrillville | 2031 State New E (2031) | 5’4 CG | Burrillville

Lacey scored a career high of 43 points vs Johnston. The middle school star was so prominent in this one. She was also able to add 6 ast, 7 stl, 2 bl along with 4 rebounds. Her drive and dynamic ability hold a ton of power. Theres no question this is a young name to keep an eye on as she continues to evolve.

Peyton is an excellent ball handler who uses smooth, controlled moves to protect the ball and advance it against heavy pressure. She is comfortable navigating through double and even triple teams. As a shooter, Peyton is highly effective pulling up from three, creating space with side steps while staying balanced on difficult attempts. On the defensive end, she plays well at the top of full-court press looks, jumping passing lanes and generating steals.

Peyton is a quick and shifty ball handler who uses a variety of moves to get past defenders and attack the basket. She finishes impressively through contact and over taller defenders, showing confidence and body control at the rim. Her quick release allows her to get shots off immediately from both mid-range and three-point distance. She’s a high-effort player who dives for loose balls, takes charges, and already stands out playing up a year with the 8th-grade team, making her a name to watch moving forward.

Peyton Lacey Peyton Lacey 5'5" | PG/CG Burrillville | 2031 State New E (2031) | PG | Bay State Jags

It’s a little early to be mentioning 2031 players, but Lacey is such a notable prospect that she should be listed. Peyton understands the game and processes it a high level, despite her age. An expert facilitator, she has the ability to make the right reads in a pinch plus Peyton is one extremely polished ball handler. All these advanced attributes make her a fantastic point guard to watch. She’s even an aggressive defender that knows how to be effective in individual matchups or within the team’s schematics.