Sandy's Spiel Showcase Top Guards
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The 2024 Sandy’s Spiel Showcase was sponsored by Redline Girls Basketball Club and Kings and Gents.

 

 

 

 

Mya Perry
2027 5-6 G Mya Perry – Newton
A baby-faced assassin on the court, Mya Perry’s kiddish looks paled in compared to her grown woman game in Newton’s 67-42 win over Jefferson. Perry showcased an elite nose for the ball, involved in nearly every play. Her hustle led her to make plays before others could even diagnose them. Mya tracked down rebound after rebound and was aggressive on defense not only as an on-ball defender but when rotating over to draw charges. Perry’s offense came from multiple spots on the floor. Her functional toughness was on full display when attacking the rim, converting two And-1 drives. She did a nice job battling for offensive rebounds, dropping in floaters and spacing the floor with her three-point shot. Mya went 6-9 from the foul line en route to finishing with a game-high 21 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Only a sophomore, expect Perry’s name to start percolating among D-I schools.

London Smith
2027 5-5 PG London Smith – Newton
Back from an ACL tear which cost her her freshman season, London Smith looked dynamic and fully healthy in Newton’s impressive win. Smith caught fire in the second quarter, helping turn a two-point lead into a nine-point advantage heading into the half. London sank a pull-up jumper followed by three three-pointers. The three-level scorer used her speed to get to her spots and a crafty handle to freeze defenders, shifty downhill while utilizing eurosteps. Smith followed her shot on numerous occasions to corral rebounds for second chance points. London finished with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Dayton offered in 2023.

Michel Robbins2027 5-9 G Michel Robbins – Jefferson
Michel was able to match Newton’s quickness and aggressiveness. The spring-loaded sophomore collected 12 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block. She finished with both hands after using a quick first step to get to the rim. Michel’s end-to-end speed makes her a threat to score coast-to-coast whenever she snags a rebound. Robbins is at her best when she is wrecking games defensively with her ability to pick off passes in the press, letting her defense lead to offense. Multiple D-I schools are recruiting.

Hailee Swain
2025 5-10 PG Hailee Swain – Holy Innocents’
The Stanford-signee was efficient shooting 5-12 from the field, 4-6 from inside the arc as she compiled 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals. Swain set the tone early with six points in the first quarter as the Golden Bears leapt out to an 18-3 lead. The southpaw did well pushing the ball in transition, finishing through contact with her strong frame.

2027 5-7 G Zuri Grant – Baldwin
With Class 4A Player of the Year Madison Ruff (Mount St. Mary’s) gone, Baldwin needed someone in the backcourt to step up to be able to continue to compete at a state championship level. That role has been filled by Zuri Grant. The lefty played exceptionally well against Lakeview Academy’s aggressive backcourt, recording 12 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Grant netted two three-pointers including a pull-up. She ran the floor for points in transition and went 4-6 from the line. Grant has a strong frame and can handle the ball against pressure. Her outside shot will be imperative to help stretch the floor and loosen the defense for Janaye Walker and Kassidy Neal to work inside. Zuri has good court vision, able to hit backdoor cutters. She finished in traffic and was willing to step in to take charges. Grant is one to keep an eye on in Middle Georgia over her final three seasons.

Kalee Hinkson
2027 5-7 G Kalee Hinkson – North Paulding
A multisport athlete known for her skills on the diamond, Kalee came up big against Fayette County leading the Wolfpack in scoring with 15 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 steals. Hinkson looked for her offense, finding buckets in the lane. Kalee scored with both hands, scoring floaters with her right and left. Hinkson hit a three, part of her nine-point second quarter and went 4-6 from the foul line in the decisive fourth quarter. Hinkson’s athleticism and toughness standout. She isn’t afraid of physicality when she has the ball and will get into opponents’ air space as an on-ball defender.

Kate Harpring
2026 5-10 G Kate Harpring – Marist
The five-star blue-chip prospect faced a stingy defense designed to stop her. While Harpring can’t be stopped, she was at least moderately contained but still managed to make timely plays down the stretch in Marist’s 50-46 win. Kate recorded 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. She got into some foul trouble in the second quarter but was able to return in the second half and save her best for last. Harpring hit tough shots throughout. She sank turnaround jumpers, used spin moves to get into pull-up jumpers, drilled a three off the catch over a screen and sank two key step-backs, one coming along the baseline late in the fourth quarter. Even when facing a full court double team in the first quarter, Harpring kept her cool and let the game come to her as her teammates carried the load for a change. UGA was in to watch.

Kailyn Hamby
2026 5-4 PG Kailyn Hamby – Creekview
Kailyn gave Marist fits with her quickness. Hamby is a shifty guard with good court vision. Her ability to create off the dribble is imperative to Creekview’s success as their most consistent playmaker. Hamby used eurosteps to evade defenders and a smooth hesitation move to get downhill where she finished with both hands. KK has a floater in her arsenal and on Saturday saw her outside shot drop as she hit a pair of threes. Hamby tallied 16 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. She is one of the better guards in the 2026 class that might not be getting talked about as much as she deserves. Anderson offered in 2023.

Sophia Pearl
2025 5-7 PG Sophia Pearl – River Ridge
The Furman-signee dazzled with her passing as River Ridge thrived in transition to build an early lead which grew to 18 points after three quarters before closing 62-52. Pearl read the defense and delivered on the money passes to teammates running the floor and in the halfcourt with her one-handed missiles. Pearl scored twice in transition, on a drive and netted a three to finish with 9 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 1 block.

Makayla Roberson
2026 5-9 G Makayla Roberson – River Ridge
Makayla scored from all over the floor, the two-way standout compiling a game-high 19 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Roberson is as good as it gets in Georgia when it comes to playing both sides of the ball. She does tremendous job slowing down other teams’ best players while still packing a punch offensively. Roberson scored five hoops in transition, scoring three with her left-hand. Makayla has added muscle to her frame each season and is adept at spinning off defenders to score through contact. She went a perfect 4-4 from the foul line and sank a three-pointer. Radford, ETSU, South Alabama and Columbus State have offered with plenty more sure to come.

Londyn Walker
2025 5-9 PG Londyn Walker – Milton
Regarded as one of the best unsigned seniors left in Georgia, Londyn helped her stock with 13 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals against River Ridge. Her outside shot wasn’t at its very best, but she still kept the defense honest with a pull-up jumper and a three-pointer off the bounce. Londyn is so strong with the ball. She understands how to use her strength when attacking the paint as she turns corners on ball screens and burrows her way into the defense. Walker has great control of the ball with seemingly large hands that can manipulate her dribble with combination moves to shake defenders. D-I schools have been in contact over the course of her career with a Jacksonville offer coming earlier this year in January.

Coco Rudolph2026 5-9 G Coco Rudolph – Grayson
An in-season transfer from Galloway, Coco Rudolph raises Grayson’s ceiling to state title contender. Wiry and athletic, Rudolph can beat the opposition in a variety of ways. She can overwhelm opponents with her pure speed, quickness and length but she can also hurt teams with her polished skill. Rudolph drained three three-pointers and scored on drives to accumulate 24 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block in an 82-32 romp of New Manchester. Defenses have to pick how to guard Coco. She is difficult to stay in front of in the open floor and her outside shot is dangerous. When Rudolph got downhill and was fouled, she converted at the line shooting 7-7. Southern Miss, East Carolina and South Alabama all offered in the summer.

Tatum Brown
2025 5-6 PG Tatum Brown – Grayson
The Jacksonville-signee filled up the box score with 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Brown turned defense into offense, scoring thrice on steals as her quick instincts pounced on turnovers. She was the catalyst for the offense, playing on-ball to create open scoring chances for Coco Rudolph and others. Brown went 6-7 from the line in the blowout victory.

Zoie Lofton
2026 5-6 G Zoie Lofton – Grayson
Zoie Lofton is a name that is starting to pop up on college radars. Zoie is a good athlete with a well-rounded offensive game. She shoots the ball well from the perimeter, netting three three-pointers and hitting a mid-range jumper off a flash to the mid-post on Saturday. Lofton can finish on drives and is a sneaky good rebounder for her size. She cashed in on 4-5 free throw attempts and put up 23 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist against New Manchester. Lofton is starting to emerge this season, but her true breakout season may be next year. Colleges will want to be prepared for her ascent.