New York Pre-Season Best Of The Rest Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we will look at candidates deemed best of the rest in the state of New York this upcoming season in a two part series. Let's take a look in no particular order. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='857440' first='Vanessa' last='McManus'], Sr, Nazareth</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5'7 Guard</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Averaged 26 Points Per Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McManus is one of the smoothest players in the 2024 class. She plays with physicality and confidence to her game. The moment never seems to big for her. She is a three level scorer with a tantalizing skillset. She does a lot of her damage on the break in up tempo situations where she can draw attention and dish it off for an easy bucket or take it to the rack with her silky smooth euro step finish. Balanced with good ball control, and good basketball IQ. She plays on a talented Nazareth team, so she won't have to carry the scoring burden but it should open up more space for her to find favorable situations on the break or in the half court. She can create her own shot from anywhere on the court, play off the ball in catch and shoot situations, or play off screens and picks. She has fluid shot mechanics and good range from the perimeter. Confident shooter that will only get better. Really want to see her attack in the mid range. One D1 program will be lucky to have her. Expecting a lot this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='422140' first='Payton' last='Littlefield'], Sr, Elmire Heights</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5'8 Guard</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Averaged 21 Points Per Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Littlefield is threat to score every time the ball is in her hands averaging 21 points per game last season. She plays an up tempo style of basketball where she will look to push in transition. She has range on the perimeter and shoots the ball with accuracy and quick release on her shot. She can slash to the basket off screens and P &amp; R finding space to get her floater off or take it to the rack and finish with either hand. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/yahmani-mckayle/"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Yahmani McKayle, Sr, South Shore</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5'6 Guard</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mckayle is lightning quick with an explosive first step as a guard. She commands the floor and is a true floor general. She has ball control and IQ to get the ball to one of her open teammates for a high percentage shot. She is fearless in the paint, can slash with either hand and finish with touch. Has confidence and range to be an effective catch and shoot option. She has good a feel for creating her own shot and hitting mid-range jumpers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='860000' first='Kayla' last='Gilmore'], Sr, William Floyd</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">5'10 Guard</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Averaged 20 Points Per Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gilmore can score the basket flat out. Gilmore was a scoring machine, averaging 20 points per game last season. She loves to slash, create her own shot in open space in, and can light it up from the perimeter. She's always in the mix of things looking for second chance opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->