Junior Spotlight: Versatile Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the new basketball season inches closer, a group of talented and dedicated girls basketball players is poised to step into more significant roles on their respective teams. These young ladies have spent countless hours honing their skills, perfecting their game, and building the mental resilience required to thrive in high-pressure situations. With a burning desire to contribute more to their teams' success, these emerging stars are ready to make their mark as they embrace the challenges and opportunities that this season presents. As the spotlight shines brighter on them, their commitment, versatility, and passion for the game will undoubtedly drive them to excel and lead their teams to much success this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='591476' first='Maya' last='Abramson'] | 6'0" | Gill St. Bernard's </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was quite the sensational summer for the multi-faceted New Heights NYC forward! With an strong skill set and a college frame to match, she set the circuit on fire with her highly efficient inside-out game. From a title at Hoosier Heat, to a Select 40 Finals Third Team selection, to being a newly-minted "Chain Gang" honoree at No Boyz Allowed, Maya has been crushing it the last five months! She dominates once she establishes position in the paint, but can also stretch out and unhesitatingly let it fly from 3. Stuffing the stat sheets with her ever-evolving two-way game, Maya could very well eclipse 500 points, 400 rebounds, 50 blocks and 50 steals for her career before her junior season is over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='333346' first='Reghan' last='Bice'] | 5'8" | Hillsborough </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fresh off a wildly successful aau season with her United NJ squad (that included a Gold Championship at Run 4 Roses), Reghan now shifts her focus to her upcoming junior season. With a strong pull up game and physicality to match, she uses her body wonderfully to create space and get a clean look at the basket. She's equally as efficient from splashing it from 17 feet and beyond as she is driving inside, absorbing contact and finishing at a high level. Her intensity extends beyond her offensive prowess, as she is a feisty defender with active hands and ferocity on the glass. Riding a wave of confidence from the summer, Reghan may eclipse 700 points, 400 rebounds, 100 assists, 100 blocks and 100 steals before March!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414341' first='Haszah' last='Ward'] | 5'11" | Plainfield </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With so much fire and intensity, it almost seems like Haszah plays with a chip on her shoulder every single time she touches the hardwood! One of the most fearless players you'll come across in the Garden State, doesn't back down from anyone and embraces all the competition thrown her way. Whether it's establishing position under the rim or slicing her way through defenders, she gets the job done from just about anywhere on the court. Coming off a hot summer with her New Heights NYC squad, Haszah will look to carry that momentum over to a fresh season of high school hoops and try to cross major milestones in the process! 700 points, 400 rebounds and 100 steals for her career are all within striking distance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414302' first='Mekyla' last='Durham'] | 5'8" | Ewing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mekyla can flat-out do it all and her career stats are testament to that! Averaging 6.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg and 1.7 spg in two seasons with the Blue Devils, she gets buckets in a variety of ways, pulls down boards with authority and applies defensive intensity and stifling ball pressure. Whether it's attacking from the wing or commanding the post, she brings the energy, electricity and efficiency her team needs. Helping Ewing achieve a record of 55-5 the last two seasons, she knows how to get the job done on both ends of the court and let her two-way game do all the talking. This season, Mekyla may cross career marks of 500 points and 400 rebounds, in addition to possibly swiping her 100th career steal in the very first game of the season (97). Big junior year loading!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414234' first='Azanah' last='Campbell'] | 5'9" | Paul VI</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"She's just so good...." is exactly what I said out loud countless times this summer watching Z play. From tearing it up at UAA Session I to putting on a show at Run 4 Roses in Louisville, she showed no mercy to her opponents and kept her foot on the gas all summer long. With a ton of bounce and strong attacks from the wing, she maneuvered her way through defenders and got to the rim with aggression and determination. When given too much space at the top of the key, she didn't hesitate to pull the trigger and splash in the long ball. More impressively is the fact that she managed to keep efficiency against high level competition while never once looking rattled, shaken or overwhelmed by the occasion. With all this confidence under her belt, Azanah now steps into a more prominent role with the Eagles. Career marks of 500 points and 300 rebounds are both within striking distance!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->