City Rankings: Southwest VA Top 10 Players

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_630a2a8718f47","name":"acf/evaluation-block","align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_630a2a9118f48","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["304812"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[caption id=u0022attachment_287111u0022 align=u0022alignnoneu0022 width=u0022300u0022]u003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-287111u0022 src=u0022https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1463-300x300.jpgu0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e Photo: Virginia Outlaws AAU[/caption]rnrnComing off a dominating summer, Alyssa is arguably the top player regardless of class in the Southwest VA region and one of the top players in the State.  She is unselfish, making everyone around her better. Highly skilled player, certified bucket getter and the ability to impact the game in multiple ways to go along with size at 5'10.  She gets better every year and will be ready to defend her state title this season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["476422"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":498310,"_player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Aden had an outstanding summer, picked up her first offer and showcased her versatile skill set across several tournaments and camps.  Aden has a knack for scoring the basketball, a confident shooter with range beyond 3pt line who spends countless hours in the gym developing her game.  Look for her to continue her upward trajectory this school year as she plays for Stateline Rush.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["300384"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Jada has a steady presence on the court, capable of playing any guard position.  An elite defender on the wing she has speed, lateral quickness and a competitive spirit making her difficult to beat one on one.  Jada has a high basketball IQ as evident by her consistently making the right plays and reads on the court.  She is an easy teammate to play with and would fit well in any system.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["389123"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Kenzie has length at the PG position, standing 5'9 and nice athleticism.  She has a mature game, hard to believe she is just a rising Sophomore. An improved outside shot coupled with the ability to get to the basket where she finishes in traffic.  She is a seasoned leader at the point guard position after taking on the starting PG responsibilities her Freshman year.  She plays fast downhill, has good ball handling skills and distributes to teammates.  Look for Kenzie to have a big Sophomore campaign.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["389124"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Maddie has shown tremendous growth this summer.  She was a starter and solid contributor last season as a Freshman and I look for her to take on a larger role and have more scoring opportunities.  Her post game has developed nicely, she has good footwork and an arsenal of moves.  She is a competitor, fights for rebounds and loose balls and willing to sacrifice her body for the team.  She is a good defender, capable of guarding multiple positions and can knock down the outside shot.  Maddie has put in the work this summer!","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["403618"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Gracie has great size a 6'3 and can run the floor rim to rim.  She is still somewhat raw offensively and  some time in the weight room will give her the needed strength to finish consistently through contact.  She has a consistent jumper out to 15ft and is the best rebounder and shot blocker in the area.  Her strength is on the defensive end as she is skilled at blocking shots without fouling, utilizing her length to alter shots in the paint and she is agile enough to guard positions 3-5.  I look for her offensive game to develop in the off season and have increased point production her Junior season.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_player_details_selected_featured_image":498332,"_player_evaluations_6_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_6_player_details_player_name":"Rhyan Harris","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_6_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_6_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_6_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_6_player_details_school":"Glenvar High School","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_6_player_details_club_team":"Virginia Outlaws","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_6_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_6_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Rhyan is a multi-sport athlete with a high motor and versatile skill set.  She is a competitor, and during any given game she will be one of the most athletic on the court.  Dangerous in transition, she can get to the basket at will and finishes with either hand.  A strong passer with excellent court vision, she creates scoring opportunities with ease.  With her well rounded game, she can fit in any system.  Look for Rhyan to closer out her high school career with a big senior season.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["448487"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Reigning 4D Player of the Year and 1st team All-State selection, Keslyn is coming off a big summer winning the GUAA championship with WV Thunder.  Keslyn is long, lean and athletic.  She slices her way through defenders to finish at the rim, slips out on the break for easy layups and is effective in the mid-range.  She has a complete skill set, effortless scoring ability with long range on her 3; 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