NEPSAC Champion’s Returning Players To Know

The NEPSAC defending championship teams will all be looking to repeat this season. Here we look at one returning player to know from each of last years championship teams. [player_tooltip player_id='383132' first='Eva' last='Giannini'] Watkinson, HT 5'7, Class 2025, Position PG Eva Looks poised to be the floor general for Watkinson this coming season. The two time NEPSGAC all star, and HVAL all league player enters the season with a strong following from a number of division 1 colleges coaches. Giannini is crafty with her handles and skillfully creates her own shot consistently, while still finding her teammates. she has the abilities to score effortlessly from various ranges, including from long range and at the rim. She also showcases tenacious defense, and that is a testament to her versatile game. Giannini is prepared for a big season, and definitely a prospect in New England coaches should know. [player_tooltip player_id='269263' first='Jasmyn' last='Cooper'], Nobles, HT 6'1, Position SF, Class 2025 Cooper is a very skilled Forward with length. She is very good on the offensive and defensive glass. She is also very efficient in the high and low post. On defense she can defend multiple positions. What I like about coopers game is how fundamental she is, and how she does not try to do too much. She can dominate the game, and has much improved her outside shooting. Cooper is a division 1 prospect, who should have a big season. [player_tooltip player_id='361341' first='Izzy' last='Cruz'], Loomis Chaffe, HT 5'7, Position CG, Class 2025 Cruz should be in for a big season. She is a three level scorer, that can play in transition or in the half court. She can hit shots from the outside, and has a variety of finishing moves at the rim. She can play at multiple speeds, and she plays under control. Cruz has a smooth game, and has will look to bring Loomis the three peat this year. [player_tooltip player_id='278586' first='Emma' last='Olausson'], Hamden Hall, Position CG, Class 2025, HT 5'11 Despite loosing star Jayda Johnson to injurie, Hamden still managed to win the NEPSAC Class C Championship last season. Emma will be a big part in helping the Hamden team repeat. Emma is a versatile 5'11 Guard. She can play inside and out. She can knock down shots from the outside, and also attack down hill and get to the rim. She has shown the abilities to score in bunches, and also make players around her better. Emma is also a strong defender on the perimeter. Her combination of size and skill, I think makes her a division 1 prospect. [player_tooltip player_id='440998' first='Kaya' last='Weiskopf'], ST Luke's, HT 5'11, Position SG, Class 2024 I have seen Kaya play a number of times and she is a division 1 college prospect. She is a versatile 5'11 Guard. She can can constantly knock down shots from the outside, and she has good length to shoot over the top of the defense. She can handle the ball, and create shots for herself, or for others. She is very active when playing off the ball. She cuts hard, sets good screens, and is always moving off the ball. On defense she can defend multiple positions, and defend down low or on the perimeter. Kaya has a good combination of size and skill, and should have a big senior season.