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205/256 Season Opener Key Players

205/256 Season Opener Key Players
TAuntre Spence
TAuntre Spence
November 9, 2022 @ 10:34 AM
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Blakeley Nixon
Blakeley Nixon 5'8" | SG | 2026
AL
Sarah Kanaday
Sarah Kanaday 5'5" | PG | 2023
AL
Aaliyah Golston
Aaliyah Golston 5'11" | SF | 2024
AL
Abethany James
Abethany James 5'7" | PG | 2024
AL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the state of Alabama, girls basketball is back in session. There have been some awesome games across the state over the past week. Some teams have some new faces, and some teams brought back a lot of starters this season. From tracking some of the top games and athletes this past week, it has shown me personally how crazy this season is going to be leading up to the state finals for girls basketball. The competition is on the rise in the state of Alabama, and these ladies are hungry to prove their worth as some of the top rated players across the country. Today I would like to talk about some of my favorite players from this past week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So let's dive and some Alabama girls basketball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["329973"],"_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":"Class of 2024  [player_tooltip player_id='329973' first='Abethany' last='James'] has been starting off the season on the right foot. Abethany matchup against James Clemens High School, Abethany accounted for 27 points. This young lady is insane with her ability to dribble and attack the basket. She also has the capability of running up and down the court and getting each and every team involved on every play in every transition. Abethany is an all-around player who is capable of being a huge problem for any team in the state of Alabama.[embed]https://x.com/StrowShow_/status/1589458415432380416?s=20u0026t=e2ZhDDN0N43dCve0jq0D-g[/embed]","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["354139"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='354139' first='Sarah' last='Kanaday'] is another outstanding player from the 205. Sarah is such a phenomenal player for Mortimer Jordan High School. 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Aaliyah takes control of the backcourt extremely well on both sides of the ball, guiding her teammates into position to create positive plays. Overall, Aaliyah is a very tough athlete who lives and breathes basketball, and she will be a problem for any team coming up this season.[embed]https://x.com/FBCthunderbball/status/1488156901921767431?s=20u0026t=e2ZhDDN0N43dCve0jq0D-g[/embed]","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1208231' first='Blakeley' last='Nixon']","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"Hillcrest High School","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_3_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Blakeley is a freshman for the Hillcrest High School Patriots. 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Yasmine Jackson runs the floor very effectively throughout transitions, with a vital ability to be patient going to the hole or giving the ball to a wide-open teammate. This young woman is poised to be a magnet for the wildcat offense by attracting double teams, allowing her to hand off the ball to open teammates, which is a plus. Offensively, she enjoys finding the wide-open shot that creates opportunity for a smart bucket. Defensively, she contests every shot and steps up to guard in wide open space. Yasmine brings grit to all perimeters of the floor to set a good example for her teammates.Yasmine is on track to be an outstanding point guard for the Hale County Wildcats . I'm excited to see what she has in store for the remainder of the season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-67c39a2fba8d3"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In the state of Alabama, girls basketball is back in session. There have been some awesome games across the state over the past week. Some teams have some new faces, and some teams brought back a lot of starters this season. From tracking some of the top games and athletes this past week, it has shown me personally how crazy this season is going to be leading up to the state finals for girls basketball. The competition is on the rise in the state of Alabama, and these ladies are hungry to prove their worth as some of the top rated players across the country. Today I would like to talk about some of my favorite players from this past week.

Abethany James

Abethany James

AL
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Height
5'7"
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Sparkman
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AL
205/256 Season Opener Key Players
Class of 2024   Abethany James has been starting off the season on the right foot. Abethany matchup...
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State: Alabama
School: Sparkman
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Sarah Kanaday

Sarah Kanaday

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PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Sarah
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2023
Height
5'5"
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Mortimer Jordan
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205/256 Season Opener Key Players
Sarah Kanaday is another outstanding player from the 205. Sarah is such a phenomenal player for Mortimer Jordan...
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School: Mortimer Jordan
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Aaliyah Golston

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SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
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CLASS 2024
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2024
Height
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HS
Tuscaloosa Central
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Aaliyah Golston is coming in hot this season! She has excellent range shooting from the arch and can...
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