Tilley Rueda Tilley Rueda 5'3" | SG/SF Reeves | 2028 LA arrived at the NSU Prospect Camp with something to prove—and left with her stock moving in the right direction. She brought relentless energy, toughness, and a competitive fire that could be felt on both ends of the floor.

Offensively, Rueda played with confidence and control. She protected the basketball against pressure, created separation with her handle, and showed the ability to knock down open shots. She stayed composed, attacked opportunities when they appeared, and refused to let defenders speed her up.

Defense is where Rueda truly made her presence felt. She crowded ball handlers, used quick hands to disrupt possessions, and fought for every inch of the floor. She never backed away from a matchup and showed that toughness, timing, and effort can overcome any size disadvantage.

Rueda has also competed on the Girls Fab 50 stage, adding to a growing résumé of appearances against quality competition. Her fearless playing style and nonstop motor make her impossible to overlook. Tilley Rueda Tilley Rueda 5'3" | SG/SF Reeves | 2028 LA came to NSU as a player to watch and walked away as a legitimate stock riser.

Tilley Rueda Tilley Rueda 5'3" | SG/SF Reeves | 2028 LA put together a strong two-way performance at the Louisiana Expo. Offensively, she played with tight handles, controlled the basketball under pressure and confidently knocked down shots. She remained composed with the ball and showed that she could create space despite standing just 5-foot-3.

Her size made little difference defensively. Rueda stayed in her opponents’ faces, applied constant pressure and used quick hands to disrupt possessions. She forced turnovers, picked pockets and refused to give ballhandlers room to operate. Her effort and competitiveness allowed her to hold her own against bigger players throughout the event.

Rueda proved that defensive impact is built on toughness, effort and timing—not height. Her ball control, shooting and relentless on-ball pressure made her one of the Louisiana Expo’s most impressive two-way competitors