Class of 2027 Watch List: Players To Watch – Heart Over Height
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The first part of our official watchlist for the Class of 2027 has been posted. With 60 names listed for the first drop, below are 5 players that play with a high amount of impact regardless of their height. Destiny…
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Continue ReadingThe first part of our official watchlist for the Class of 2027 has been posted. With 60 names listed for the first drop, below are 5 players that play with a high amount of impact regardless of their height.
The handles, the patience and the vision Sacluti possess are key to her being an impactful point guard. With a competitive high school team, I can see Destiny logging some minutes and contributing over the season.
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- Learn how to play out of the pick and roll
- Use your size to your advantage by staying low and absorbing contact when rim attacking.
- Be confident in your ability to score.
A player who knows how to control the flow and tempo of a possession. James has talent that is beyond her years. The ability to score from multiple levels and her aggression on defense is key to her skillset.
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- Add double team counters, retreat dribbles, and lob passes out of PnR to your skillset.
- Take risks, but play within control.
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Lemke has no quit in her game. She gets to the rim with speed and aggression. From a playmaking standpoint, she can handle the ball and has solid vision to go with. Mekenzie has the ability to score from all levels as well.
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- Absorb contact when finishing at the rim
- Add pace to your handles as you’re creating to attack
- Use your frame to see potential passing angles when you attack.
Explosive and a bolt of energy every time she touches the court. She can maneuver her way through traffic with her ball handling, and her size allows her to be impactful on the defensive end as well. High potential.
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- Continue to work on the shot, and different ways to get to your shot.
- Add a go to 2-3 dribble combo that allows you to create space with your left.
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Aggressive on the start of each possession. She attacks the basket with athleticism and a purpose. She’s quick, fast and can cover ground on both sides of the ball with no problem.
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- Work on the shot beyond the arc.
- Add moves that allow you switch direction without losing momentum.
- Keep head up during transitions.
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