Early Look: Hoopers Incoming – Class Of 2027/2028

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She uses her size and strength to finish consistently and through contact a majority of the time, while also being a solid passer out of the post when she is double teamed. This Spring/Summer she is going to show how dominate she is with her TI team and I'm sure she will turn some heads. She has a good amount of skill for her age. If she grows into her body a little bit more and keeps working hard, she is going to be leading Jefferson high school to some successful seasons in the near future. 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She has incredible strength, coordination, and drive for her age while showing that she can compete with anyone on a high school floor already. By watching her game you would never know that she is in 8th grade. It would be more likely that you would assume that she would be an upperclassman. With all this being said, she hasn't even scratched the surface of her game and play-making ability. At this rate, with everything I see, Boens is going to be a front runner for the top player in the 2027 class out of Iowa and maybe even a player who receives national recognition, rankings-wise, when it's all said and done. 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She has a nice handle with a shifty side-to-side movement and a plethora of skill moves to pull out of her bag to get herself an open look. This summer leading up to her freshman year she is going to prepare herself to come in and make a big statement at CR-Prairie high school this winter. Something I think most are expecting out of her with the pace she is on. ","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["643486"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='643486' first='Jhaliana' last='Guy'] is a name to know right now and she is only in seventh grade. A player who has displayed incredible promise as she has grown up, Guy is just different than most others her age. She has length and athleticism while being extremely coordinated and balanced in everything she does. She shows a fundamental overall game-style while being a difference maker for any team she is lacing up with, no matter the level of competition. She displays a nice handle while being a three level scorer at a high and efficient rate on the offensive side of the floor. I'm sure in middle school ball that Guy dominates everyone throughout the school year but she seems to really dominate any competition that she has matched up against in general. Something that is pretty impressive. It'll be fun to watch her grow up over the next few years and see where she can take her game. Right now, the sky is the limit. 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She can create off the dribble and facilitate at a high rate to those around her who may have a better shot opportunity but also understands when it's the best moment to just take it herself. Defensively she is a pest with her on-ball pressure and active hands, creating several tips/deflections for her squad, leading to steals and extra possessions. Looking forward just remember the name. This spring and summer I think she is going to put together quite the year going into her freshman season at Knoxville high school. ","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6445f5d9ac8a4"} /-->