Talyssa proved that even an injury couldn’t keep her from delivering when her team needed her most. She continued to show up in key moments, impacting the game with a calm, controlled style of play. Her movements are smooth and efficient, and she finds ways to influence possessions without drawing unnecessary attention to herself.

Talyssa’s game is a reminder that effectiveness doesn’t have to come with flash. She quietly disrupts opponents, makes the right plays, and consistently contributes where it matters most.

Talyssa proved why she’s a big-moment player on the biggest stage. In the state championship game, she buried a clutch three in the final minutes to help seal the title, showcasing the confidence and composure that define her game. Her production throughout the tournament was just as impressive — 22 points on Wednesday followed by 14 in the final — all while battling through injury. Competing at that level under those circumstances speaks volumes about her toughness and leadership. With her high school career wrapping up, she’ll take that resilience and shot-making ability with her as she continues her career at the next level.

Talyssa is the kind of player who does her damage quietly. She’s not flashy or attention-seeking, but by the end of the night, she’s sitting in double figures, and you almost don’t remember when it happened. She plays within the flow, takes what the defense gives her, and finishes efficiently.

Even though the free throws weren’t falling at her usual rate, she found other ways to score and impact the game, which proved critical in Green Canyon’s overtime win.

Talyssa is a true do-it-all guard with the kind of traits every program wishes they had. Being a lefty already gives her an edge—defenders rarely sit comfortably on that angle—but it’s her ability to flip a defensive stand into an instant offensive attack that makes her special. She’s a high-level shot-maker with deep range, and the moment she checks in, the tempo changes. Talyssa impacts possessions on both ends and immediately elevates the floor for her team.

Talyssa has been sitting in the lower half of our top 50, but she’s another athlete who may have been undervalued simply because she isn’t on the Wasatch Front, where visibility is higher. She’s headed to Northwest Nazarene, a Division II program, and her commitment there reflects the kind of potential she brings. She’s quick, she has length at the guard spot, and she should translate well to the next level. Her trajectory suggests she’s due for a rise in the upcoming rankings.

Talyssa, a six-foot shooting guard committed to D2 Northwest Nazarene, continues to elevate her game even after locking in her college plans. She’s the kind of player every coach wants — the ultimate “do-it-all” presence. Whether she’s scoring, rebounding, or facilitating for her teammates, her impact is constant. Even when she’s not filling the stat sheet, she’s the reason others are.

Talyssa’s an all-over-the-floor type of player—impacting both ends every game. She consistently puts up double digits, but it’s her blocks, deflections, and steals that flip the script and set her teammates up to shine. She’s the kind of player who makes everyone around her better.

With a little bit of size inside and the ability to be physical and also the perimeter shooting Nelson could be a low risk/high reward prospect. She has been able to showcase her interior skills and her perimeter skill often catch defenders off guard. Good size and at the next level she could defend a few positions.

Talyssa has exceptional length as a natural 2-guard. This sharpshooting lefty is a flat-out gamer. She is intense, vocal, and impacts the game in every way imaginable. Talyssa can play with and without the ball. Her playmaking ability makes her even more dangerous on the offensive end. She can catch fire from distance in a hurry. She is lethal in transition and is always finding open spots to let it fly. Talyssa is one of the top shooters on the West Coast and deserves more recognition.