Tenice is a player who flies under the radar but shouldn’t. She is a high level player and someone who can play at the college level after high school. Her game will translate smoothly as she knows how to seal opponents in the paint and is physical when rebounding. Watch out for her next season with Reardon.

Few players possess the offensive instincts that Tenice Waters brings to the court. She sees the game unfold exceptionally well, anticipating defensive rotations and creating openings before they fully appear. Her ability to manipulate defenders with patience, vision, and timing makes her one of the most difficult players to defend.

Although Waters can score from anywhere on the floor, her greatest strength is making everyone around her better. She routinely delivers creative passes that most players wouldn’t attempt, combining outstanding court vision with remarkable touch and precision. Add in her size, athleticism, and complete skill set, and it’s easy to see why she continues to establish herself as one of the state’s premier talents.

Tenice has a nice offensive game, being able to utilize nice footwork in the paint to get open looks. She uses contact to her advantage as she is able to finish around the rim at a high level. Waters can shoot it well too so defenders have to be aware of her knocking down the jumpers.

Current Rank: 72

Waters is an advanced offensive engine with a rare natural feel for the game. She processes actions a step ahead, consistently manipulating defenders with her eyes and timing. At her size and athletic profile, paired with her instinctual understanding, she becomes a matchup problem across the board. While she can score at all three levels, what separates her is her playmaking. Waters delivers passes most players simply don’t see—high-level vision, creativity, and touch that project at the next level. She elevates an entire offense. With an elite skill and no real weaknesses, she has the opportunity to continue her ascent.

Tenice Waters Tenice Waters 5'11" | PG/SF Reardan | 2027 State WA is must-see basketball. Every time she steps on the floor, there’s a sense that something special could happen.

Her feel for the game is elite, and nowhere is that more evident than in her passing. Waters sees the floor differently, anticipating movement and delivering passes that create easy opportunities for her teammates. Whether it’s a highlight assist or a simple read, she makes the right play consistently.

Add in her ability to shoot, and defenses are forced to respect her scoring—opening up even more space for her to create. She blends flash with efficiency, making her one of the most entertaining and effective players around.

Waters defines versatility. She has the ability to impact the game from virtually any position on the floor, whether that’s scoring inside, hitting shots from the perimeter, or orchestrating the offense as a playmaker. Widely regarded as one of the best passers in the state, Waters sees the floor exceptionally well and consistently delivers creative, high-level passes to teammates. Coming off a second-place finish at state, expect Waters to return with an aggressive mindset next season as she leads Reardan in another championship pursuit.

Waters delivered a strong all-around performance with 17 points and 11 rebounds. She also added five assists while impacting the game on both ends of the floor.

When a guard controls the game with scoring, rebounding, and playmaking like that, it often sets the tone for a team’s overall performance.

Waters led all scorers in Reardan’s 52-38 win over Brewster with 20 points while adding nine rebounds and four assists. She also knocked down two three-pointers and controlled the pace for the Screaming Eagles.

Her ability to contribute across multiple categories helped Reardan stay in command throughout the game.

Dynamic is the best way to describe Waters. Making her state championship debut, the junior has already accomplished a tremendous amount in her career. Waters has a special ability to read defenses and quickly identify where the openings are. Whether it’s scoring inside, hitting perimeter shots, or delivering highlight-level passes — including no-look dishes and long outlet passes — she controls the rhythm of Reardan’s offense. The big question: will she come out aggressively looking to score, or focus on getting teammates involved early?

Waters delivered one of the top performances of the round with 25 points and nine rebounds. She consistently attacked the basket and created offense for the Screaming Eagles throughout the game.

Her scoring helped stabilize Reardan during multiple lead changes. When a player can produce offense in a tightly contested tournament game, it often becomes the difference.