Class of 2024 Rankings: Byron’s New Additions & Stock Risers Pt.1

<!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":4} --> <h4 class="has-text-align-center">The <em><strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2024-rankings/">Class of 2024 Rankings</a> </strong></em>has been officially updated! </h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":4} --> <h4 class="has-text-align-center">Below are a couple of key new additions and players who have earned the jump!</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63234cbfaa0be","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["500609"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":502486,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eu003ciu003eCracking the rankings at spot 20, new addition Bruschuk is one of the most versatile, creative, agile players in this class. Her mix of length, IQ, vision and scoring ability are at the forefront of her long list of skills. She's able to play 1-4, while also being able to guard 1-4. She uses her speed, frame and patience to be a defensive stopper when needed, while also being able to grab boards at a high rate. Elle's transition from forward to the main ball handler will be on display this upcoming junior season at Willowbrook. 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Lana's high IQ, strong frame, and her tough as nails mentality is a sure separation from those at her position.  Defensively, she can impact the perimeter and the post with the same amount pressure. On the opposite side of the ball.. Lana is a true 3 level scoring machine. Lights out behind the arc, mid range is pure and her size around the rim is a lot to deal with.u003c/iu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["349221"],"_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":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eu003ciu003eAn athlete to her core, Williams is the perfect match of strength and speed.. but she knows when and how to use it. 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