A New Chapter
Jhaliana Guy, a 5‑foot‑10 guard from Clinton, Iowa, entered the national conversation as the No. 16 prospect in the 2028 class according to ESPN. Her breakout season featured a school‑record 87 three‑pointers and an average of 24.4 points per game, a performance that earned her first‑team All‑State honors — the first such recognition for a Clinton Red Queen in more than two decades.
After initially pledging to Stanford, Guy announced that she had decommitted, citing a desire to explore programs that could offer a better fit for her academic and athletic ambitions. The move sent ripples through the recruiting landscape, prompting a fresh wave of interest from several powerhouse schools.
The list of suitors now includes Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio State, UCLA, and USC, among others. Since flipping her commitment, she has also secured new offers from TCU, Louisville, Miami, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Clemson, expanding the pool of potential destinations.
Guy’s club career on the AAU circuit for Mac Irvin Lady Fire on the P24 circuit has kept her on the radar of national evaluators, and her recent invitation to the USA Basketball U17 National Team trials placed her among 22 finalists vying for a spot on the youth national squad.
In February 2025, she was part of a group of visitors who witnessed Iowa’s upset victory over USC, an experience that seemed to reinforce her connection to the Hawkeyes’ program. The exposure to high‑stakes games continues to shape her recruitment narrative.
With a blend of elite shooting, playmaking, and competitive drive, Guy’s next decision will likely hinge on how each program aligns with her long‑term goals on and off the court. As the recruiting cycle progresses, her choice will be closely watched by analysts and fans alike.