15 leading point guards from 2023-24 Washington girls basketball: Position of slick D1 playmakers
From top recruits to small-school heroes, there are plenty of point guards who puts together outstanding seasons in 2023-24.
SBLive scoured the state throughout a full season of coverage and spoke with coaches, media members and sources from every corner to compile the most impactful point guards.
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Editor's note: Players only eligible for one list. SBLive tried sorting multi-position standouts in best position - or one they spent most time at. Also, players who missed much of season due to injury were not considered.
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TOP POINT GUARDS IN WASHINGTON
(Names are in alphabetical order)
Kaleo Anderson, King's (1A), soph.
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At 6-foot-1, is matchup problem on perimeter, and her calm demeanor and silky-smooth playing style are lethal combination.
Devin Coppinger, Nooksack Valley (1A), sr.
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Arguably most complete guard in state, UW signee scores, passes, defends, rebounds - and always makes game-deciding play.
Aylah Cornwall, Gonzaga Prep (4A), fr.
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This is no ordinary ninth grader. Strong and determined floor general models her game after ex-Cashmere star Hailey Van Lith.
Katie Fiso, Garfield (3A), sr.
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Oregon signee was born to play point guard, and her slick passing and unmatched vision should make her a star in the Big Ten.
Esmeralda Galindo, Davis of Yakima (4A), sr.
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Profiles more as an off guard, but when Pirates needed a big play, she delivered - setting everything up with array of cagey moves.
Teryn Gardner, Mead (3A), sr.
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Goes down as one of the all-time greats out of talent-rich Spokane, this Boise State signee led Panthers to 3A title game..
Bella Hasan, Kamiak (4A), sr.
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Southern Utah signee still shows same deft balance from martial-arts upbringing.on the court as a break-you-down attacker.
Brooklynn Haywood, Union (4A), soph.
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Leading scorer in Clark County - again - was a nightly display of savvy ball-handling and shotmaking for perimeter-oriented Titans.
Aniya Hooker, Lynnwood (3A), sr.
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Royals' alpha bulldog really carried team in final month with teammate Kayla Lorenz sidelined; recent Siena commit.
Lainee Houillon, Sumner (4A), sr.
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Nobody played the level of physical on-ball defense that Houillon did, and her trademark relentless work rate was Spartans' fuel.
Samara Morrow, Arlington (3A), sr.
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Eagles fed off her emotion, and fiery leader carried team to another 3A Wesco title and WIAA tournament berth.
Soraya Ogaldez, North Thurston (3A), sr.
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Pure shake-and-bake playmaker, if guards give her a sliver of an opening, she gets attacking downhill as purposeful as anybody.
Jamison Philip, Ellensburg (2A), jr.
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Bulldogs weren't as athletic as in year's past, which made her on-ball defensive pestering all the more vital. Complete facilitator.
Gia Powell, Meadowdale (3A), sr.
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Brown University signee has playmaking wiggle few guards have - and is dead-eye shooter from any spot on floor.
Keirra Thompson, Camas (4A), jr.
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Watching her dribble, slide and no-look pass is much like watching a Globetrotters guard gliding all over the court. Fun to watch.
More point guards to mention: Angelica Askey, Rainier, jr.; Jacey Boesel, Okanogan, soph.; Ashlan Bryant, Deer Park, fr.; Shayla Cordis, Timberline, soph.; Chloe DeHaro, West Valley of Spokane, sr.; Taylen Evander, Napavine, soph.; Ariyana Deloney, Foster, soph.; Giselle Dogan, Jackson, sr.; Avery Hansen, Auburn, fr.; Ava Marr, Archbishop Murphy, jr.; Naomi Senato, Emerald Ridge, sr.; Deets Parrish, Wapato, soph.; Izzy Simmons, Hermiston, jr.; Amber Swan, Neah Bay, sr.; Jada Travis, Bellarmine Prep, sr.; Kendall Wallace, Clarkston, sr.; Ciona Wells, Lincoln of Tacoma, sr.
