Finley Chastain is a 6’1” point guard in the Class of 2027 who brings rare size, poise, and court command to the guard position on the girls side.
Playing with SW Select 3SSB 17U and WG Girls Basketball, Chastain consistently shows the ability to control tempo, initiate offense, and impact winning on both ends of the floor.
Her height allows her to see over pressure, make advanced reads, and deliver passes on time and on target.
She operates comfortably in ball-screen actions, shows patience against aggressive defenses, and understands how to keep teammates involved.
Offensively, Chastain scores within the flow while still being able to assert herself when needed.
She can attack off the bounce, finish through contact, and knock down open perimeter shots.
Her mid-range game is developing, especially off one or two dribbles, which makes defenders pay for going under screens.
Defensively, her size at the point creates matchup problems.
She disrupts passing lanes, rebounds well for her position, and competes with physicality.
Her overall feel for the game stands out.
Chastain plays with maturity beyond her years, communicates well, and shows leadership qualities coaches value.
She understands situational basketball and rarely looks rushed.
College Projection:
High-major Division I guard with Power Five upside. Her size, IQ, and positional versatility project well to the college game, especially in systems that value skilled lead guards.
Evaluation Summary:
Impact guard with size, feel, and leadership. Strong physical tools paired with advanced decision-making translate cleanly to the next level.
Key Development Areas:
• Tightening handle against elite pressure
• Continued strength and explosiveness development
• Becoming a more consistent scoring threat late games
Long-Term Outlook:
Finley Chastain projects as a multi-year Division I starter who can anchor an offense and raise the ceiling of a college program.