Oklahoma's best high school girls basketball players: Meet the state's top shooting guards

By Buck Ringgold 

We're taking a position-by-position look at some of the top players in Oklahoma high school girls basketball.

This list focuses on shooting guards. Earlier, we focused on point guards and eventually, we'll dive into wings and finish it up with posts.

There are hundreds of standout girls basketball players in Oklahoma, and these lists are not intended to be comprehensive. Use the comments section to discuss the other shooting guards worthy of fans' attention in 2021-22.

In no particular order:

Gracee Miller, 5-7, Jr., Comanche

Miller is the team's top scorer, averaging 17.4 points per game. She also averages five rebounds along with 2.5 assists and 3.2 steals. "Gracee is an explosive guard who can score at all three levels," Comanche coach Megan Robbins said. "She leads the Lady Indians in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals. She is also a lock-down defender who is charged with guarding the opposing team's best player most nights. She also leads the team from the free throw line, shooting 83.6 percent."

Taleyah Jones, 5-10, Sr., Broken Arrow

Jones averaged 22 points per game last season and she is putting up strong numbers again as a senior for the Lady Tigers. She is averaging 19.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 1.0 assists per game. Also, Jones has scored at least 20 points in 10 games, including two 31-point performances. She has committed to play at Texas-Arlington.

Elizabeth Milligan, 5-10, Sr., McAlester

Milligan is an experienced starter for the Lady Buffaloes, a top contender in 5A. She averages 14.2 points a game, along with 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.3 steals. Milligan has also converted 45 percent of her field goal attempts. "Elizabeth has been a starter here for four years," McAlester coach Jarrod Owen said. "She has one speed and that's 100 percent. She has developed into a lockdown defender and a sniper from behind the arc."

Ava Greer, 5-10, Sr., Holland Hall

Greer, a University of Central Oklahoma signee, is averaging 11.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists. She has also converted 50.7 percent of her attempts from the field, including 64 percent from 2-point range. Greer also has recorded a total of 56 deflections, 50 steals and nine blocks. "She's a shooting guard that can hit the 3, as well as having a great mid-range game," Holland Hall coach Crystal Lawson said.

Kylie Eubanks, 5-8, Sr., Keys

Eubanks leads the Lady Cougars in scoring, averaging 17 points per game. She also averages seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. "Kylie is one of the top players in the state of Oklahoma," Keys coach Rick Kirkhart said. "She is being recruited by 11 different schools and will be a huge asset wherever she chooses to go."

Zoe Tucker, 5-7, Jr., Jones

In last season's 3A state championship game, Tucker led all scorers with 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting to help pace the Lady Longhorns to the title. This season, Tucker is averaging 10.7 points per game along with 3.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 3.1 steals. She's also made 44 percent of her field goals. "Zoe is one of the toughest and most competitive players I have ever coached," Jones coach Jenni Holbrook said. "She defends the other team's leading scorers and has shut down or limited some of the best players in the state. She has a motor and can play a full four quarters in the next gear and will do whatever it takes to help her team win."

Lauryn Scalice, 5-10, Sr., Bethany

A Southeastern Oklahoma signee, Scalice is averaging 17 points per game. "She has scored over 1,400 points in her career, and she's also 85 percent from the line," Bethany coach Eric Sailer said.

Greenlee Wells, 5-9, Sr., Vian

Wells is averaging 19.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.7 steals a game for the Lady Wolverines. She had 36 points in a Feb. 8 win against Haskell and also had at least 20 points nine other times.

Maya Dodson, 5-7, So, Durant

Dodson averages 10 points, four rebounds and two steals per game for the Lady Lions. "She's a strong guard that can hurt you from outside or at the rim," Durant coach Will Robinson said.

Jill Twiehaus, 5-10, So., Jenks

Twiehaus is considered one of the better young outside shooters in the state. That was evidenced by a Feb. 17 performance against Bartlesville, in which she hit nine 3-pointers as part of a 33-point performance in a Lady Trojans' win. Earlier in February, Twiehaus hit six 3's against Booker T. Washington and five treys against Sand Springs.

Taylor Rose, 5-9, Sr., Owasso

Rose is averaging 7.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game for a Lady Rams squad that has made significant strides from last season.

Lydia McAlvain, 5-7, Sr., Tahlequah

McAlvain is averaging 11.7 points per game for a Lady Tiger team that finished runner-up in 5A last season and is a contender for the 6A crown this season. She's also 52 percent from the field, 42 percent from 3-point range and 71 percent from the line. "Lyd is a very balanced scorer," Tahlequah coach David Qualls said. "She attacks, and she leads the team in free-throw attempts, and is one of our best shooters from 3. She’s definitely a playmaker for us."

Josie Megehee, 5-9, Fr., Bethel

Megehee has become one of the more emerging talents in the state. She is averaging 18.9 points per game, as well as 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 steals and 2.4 assists. "Josie has burst onto the scene as a freshman," Bethel coach Tara Satterfield said. "She is a dynamic player with a very high ceiling."

Allison Heathcock, 6-0, So., Edmond North

Heathcock has added another dimension to the Lady Huskies, a top contender for the 6A championship. She is averaging 8.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.5 steals per game. "She has had a breakout sophomore year and is a two-year starter," North coach Pete Papahronis said. "She is a very good defender, a knock-down 3-point shooter and a very good rebounder for the position. She also runs the break well."

Jalie Rother, 5-8, Jr., Okarche

Rother is averaging 11.7 points, along with three rebounds and two steals, for the Lady Warriors, who entered the postseason as the No. 2 ranked team in Class A. In the team's regional championship win against Stuart on Feb. 21, Rother scored 20 points and made four 3's.

Gracy Wernli, 5-9, Jr., Bixby

Wernli is averaging a team-high 13.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game for the Lady Spartans, who reached the 6A title game a season ago and is vying to return this season. She is also shooting 46 percent from 2-point range and 30 percent from beyond the arc. "Gracy is the definition of gym rat; she is a three-time 10,000 summer shot club member," Bixby coach Tina Thomas said. "Her work ethic is unmatched, she set the tone in practice and in games. She is an excellent defender, she routinely holds the opponents best player to under half their average scoring, She is known for her clutch 3's and slashing ability."

Allison Green, 6-0, Sr., Kingfisher

Green averages 16.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 2.3 assists per game for a Kingfisher squad that is highly ranked in Class 4A. She is also 48 percent from 3-point range. "Allison is a pure shooter who can knock down shots from any spot on the floor," Kingfisher coach Taylor Cooper said.

A'Niyah Winston, 5-7, Sr., Idabel

Winston is averaging 12.6 points per game for the Lady Warriors, who are highly ranked in Class 3A and ended the regular season on an 18-game winning streak. Against a ranked Kingston squad, Winston had 25 points, and also had 21 points in a win against rival Broken Bow, all in the second half. "She can light you up on the 3-point line," Idabel coach Kayla Denton said. "She hits big shots for us. When she gets hot, she can take over the game. She can shoot the 3, hit the jump shot and is a good free-throw shooter."

Ellie Brueggemann, 5-11, Jr., Lincoln Christian

Brueggemann is averaging 15.6 points per game, along with 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 steals for a Lincoln Christian team that finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in 3A. She has been in double figures in 19 of the first 21 ballgames for the Lady Bulldogs, including a high of 26 points in a January win against 4A power Fort Gibson. In that same game, Brueggemann scored her 1,000th career point.

Talia Pogi, 5-9, Sr., Mustang

Pogi is averaging 10.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game for the Lady Broncos. She also has converted 31 percent of her 3-point attempts, and 73 percent of her free throws.

Madi Surber, 5-11, Sr., Tuttle

Surber helped the Lady Tigers win the 4A state title last season and she's a reason they have a good chance at repeating that in 2022. For the season, Surber is averaging 11.2 points, three rebounds, four assists, five deflections and three steals. She is also nearly 40 percent from 3-point range, 67 percent from 2-point range and 78 percent from the foul line. "Her numbers would be even better, but due to our team dominance she is only playing about 22 minutes a game," Tuttle coach Brian Lester said. "She creates havoc on defense; she's an absolute animal on the defensive end of the court. She typically guards the other team's best perimeter player. Her speed on the fast break is incredible."

Rachel Avedon, 5-9, Sr., Bishop Kelley

Avedon is one of the more prolific scorers in the Tulsa area. She is averaging 16.6 points as well as four rebounds. Among her high-point games were 28 points against East Central and 20 against Tulsa Hale.

Jordan Hoffman, 5-8, Jr., Weatherford

Hoffman averages 13 points, three rebounds, three assists, 3 steals and 3 deflections a game for the Lady Eagles, who are a top contender for the 4A title. "Jordan is an extremely athletic guard that is a strong finisher around the basket," Weatherford coach Grant Givens said. "She is also a very good on-ball defender. She causes havoc on defense with her ability to get steals or touches on the ball. She scores six to 10 points a game on steals alone."

Ella Hamlin, 5-9, Jr., Edmond Memorial

Hamlin averages 7.3 points and 2.3 rebounds, along with 2 steals and 1.8 assists. "Ella has stepped up tremendously this season as one of our top shooting guards," Edmond Memorial coach Rachel Crabaugh said. "She has a great understanding of the game and adapts to whatever the defense gives her. She is smooth and can attack the basket, shoot mid-range and outside. She knows how to score without dribbling, and consistently reads screens well and runs the floor in transition."

TK Pitts, 6-0, Sr., Tulsa Union

An SMU signee, Pitts is one of the top offensive standouts in northeast Oklahoma. But she's also solid on the other side, having been named the Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a junior. That same season, Pitts averaged nearly 11 points in helping Union reach the 6A semifinals.

Maebry Shields, 5-8, Jr., Perry

Shields is one of the top players on a Lady Maroon squad that finished the regular season ranked No. 2 in Class 3A. She averages 11 points, three rebounds and three assists, while making 42 percent of her 3-point attempts and 77 percent from the foul line. In Perry's first playoff game, a district win against Sperry, Shields scored 23 points and made seven 3's. "Maebry guards the other team's best player and also scores on the other end," Perry coach Paul Duncan said.

Chrissen Harland, 5-9, Sr., Stillwater

Harland has signed to play at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. As a senior for the Lady Pioneers, she is averaging 11.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals a game. "Chrissen is a great offensive player with a beautiful 3-point shot," Stillwater coach Kendra Kilpatrick said. "She gets to the rim often, using her quickness and physicality."

Makayla Washington, 5-7, Sr., Tulsa East Central

A combo guard, Washington averages 17 points, along with eight rebounds and three steals. She had 30 against city rival Edison and 29 against another city school, Bishop Kelley. In a game her junior season, Washington scored 49 points, the first player to have that high a number in a Class 5A game.

Stailee Heard, 5-11, Jr., Sapulpa

A three-year starter, Heard was one of the mainstays on the Lady Chieftains' 5A title team a season ago. She's averaging 17.8 points and 9.2 rebounds, along with 2.2 steals and 3.7 assists, for a Sapulpa team primed for a repeat. "This season, she has picked up from last year and has become a more dominant player on both ends of the court," Sapulpa coach Darlean Calip said. "She is our quarterback on the court and brings a competitive drive, helping our team succeed."

Devynn Harris, 5-8, Sr., Amber-Pocasset

A versatile player, Harris has been a mainstay for her team in helping Amber-Pocasset quality for back-to-back state tournament appearances. Harris had 23 points in the Lady Panthers' 50-45 win against Minco in January, allowing them to repeat as Grady County Tournament champions. She also scored 24 points, nine in the opening quarter, in the Lady Panthers' decisive win against Crescent in the 2A district playoffs in late February. She will continue her basketball career at the next level, signing to play at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma.

Emily Robinson, 5-10, Jr., Caddo

Robinson is already nearing 1,600 points in her career with the Lady Bruins. This season, she's averaging 25.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 4.8 steals and 3.1 deflections for a Caddo squad which is contending for the Class A title. "Emily is the hardest worker in the school, and she is our leader in everything she does," Caddo coach Kolby Johnson said. "She can score points in bunches, but she also sets up her teammates and makes everyone compete to a higher level. She is being recruited by (Division II) and (Division I) schools."

Micah Gray, 5-8, Sr., Classen SAS

Gray is averaging 14.5 points, along with 4.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.2 steals for the Lady Comets, one of the top contenders in 4A and a team that has beaten all its in-state foes this season. She has scored in double figures in 16 of the team's 19 regular-season games, including a high of 25 points. Gray is also one of three Lady Comets to score at least 1,000 points for her career, joining Darianna Littlepage-Buggs and Jordan Harrison.

Aunisty Smith, 5-10, Sr., Tulsa Booker T. Washington

Smith leads the Lady Hornets with an average of 15 points per game. She's also the team's second-leading rebounder. Smith has signed to play at Missouri-Kansas City. "She has a smooth stroke from the outside, and she has scored over 1,000 points in her career at BTW," Lady Hornet coach Rabu Leyva said.

Mikayla Parks, 5-9, Sr., Norman

Parks has missed most of the season due to an ACL injury. But she returned to the court on Feb. 11, a win against city rival Norman North. Four nights later, she had 14 points as the Lady Tigers handily defeated Stillwater. The Kansas State signee has been part of two state title teams in her career at Norman, and with Parks back healthy, it makes the Lady Tigers an even tougher out as they attempt to defend their 6A state championship. 

Bailey Layman, 5-7, Sr., Cleveland

A four-year starter, Layman averages nearly 23 points a game, along with four steals and four assists. In a game against Cushing, she made nine 3-pointers, and scored 30 points in another game against Skiatook.