Maddie Scherr shows off point guard skills in Blue-White Game

After last season, Kentucky fans wouldn’t believe you if you told them Jada Walker wouldn’t be the starting point guard this season. However, Maddie Scherr is unbelievable.

Kentucky fans got a sneak peek of the upcoming season on Saturday morning during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball annual Blue-White Game. There was a lot to like in the two-hour event. But, few things were more exciting than Scherr’s performance.

Maddie Scherr’s selfless showing

The Oregon transfer was a playmaking sensation, dishing out 10 assists in the exhibition. Along with her dimes, Scherr recorded six points and five rebounds while only committing two turnovers. It was a productive morning for the 5-foot-11 combo guard.

While some fans might have been shocked by Scherr being the primary ball handler, they shouldn’t have. During Kentucky WBB Media Day on Oct. 5, Scherr predicted this role for herself.

“I can play point guard. I definitely have a knack for getting people in position and kind of just leading that role of picking things apart, making those reads from the defense,” Scherr said. “I don’t know if I prefer one or the other to be honest; playing point guard or playing off the ball.”

An enticing opportunity

After Saturday, we can assume head coach Kyra Elzy will prefer Scherr to play point guard. Despite Scherr’s obvious playmaking skills, she wasn’t the clear-cut point guard at Oregon. Scherr only averaged 3.3 assists in her sophomore year with the Ducks.

The opportunity to have the rock in her hands more often persuaded Scherr to become a ‘Cat.

“That was one of the things we talked about when I was in the portal; just about the system and how (Elzy) sees me as a player,” Scherr said, “Being able to bring the ball up the floor.”

An unexpected duo

It didn’t take a standout performance in Memorial Coliseum for Scherr’s teammates to trust her. Fifth-year senior Blair Green discussed her new teammate’s talents during SEC Media Day.

“Maddie, she just knows what’s going on. She has a high IQ, she gets everyone involved,” Green said. “Her and Jada (Walker) are very different. Jada is more of like a fast-tempo, let’s get a quick score in transition. And Maddie is more of a let’s slow it down, let’s get into something, let’s run something.“

Peanut Butter and Jelly, Batman and Robin, Scherr and Walker; just a few fantastic pairings. Watch the backcourt duo take the court on Nov. 2 during Kentucky WBB’s exhibition against Pikeville in Memorial Coliseum.