Class of 2024 – Top 10

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She elevates and finishes the shot well and doesn't need much space to get it off.  Defensively she gets after it and does a really nice job guarding on the perimeter.  Big things coming for this senior guard and her Knight squad this winter!","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["188222"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Jaidyn is a gamechanger on both ends of the floor, mostly due to her impressive physical attributes, natural athleticism, and high basketball IQ.  On the offensive end she uses her skilled footwork, physicality, and frame to finish easily around the basket.  She's a matchup nightmare for most teams as there are many out there that simply don't have someone with the capabilities to stop a force of a post in the paint.  She's an effective rebounder on both ends and aids in her team winning the possession battle many nights with her grabbing offensive rebounds and limiting opponents to 1 shot cleaning up boards on the other end.  Rounding out her game is elite shot blocking and the ability to single-handedly keep the opposing team from scoring at the rim.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["201446"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Caylin is a force that may be the toughest matchup in the state.  If you value her athleticism and throw a guard on her, she can back you down and impose her physicality to get an easy bucket in the paint.  When you try to take away her inside game with a post player, she can pull her defender away from the rim and use her quickness and vision to attack the basket with ease or get herself open for a 3-point shot.  Her versatility on both ends sets her apart from many other prospects state-wide.  An effective rebounder and a defender who takes pride in guarding talented opponents, Caylin has one of the most well-rounded games in our state.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["182474"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Skyler has an impressive blend of length and quickness and is one of the best perimeter players you will find in South Dakota.  She has a knack for finding seams in the defense and has long strides that get her to the rim in a hurry. She finishes through contact and has a variety of moves to go above, beside, or around the defender.  Speed is utilized by this young lady all game long and she loves to play with tempo.  Running the floor she can operate the transition game effectively both with and without the ball in her hands.  Skyler will lead a talented Lyman group that is looking to compete for a state tournament bid in Class B.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["241312"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Sawyer is one of the most physically imposing athletes in this class.  She uses her intense combination of physicality and speed to beat defenders time and time again during the game.  Explosiveness, high basketball IQ, and great finishing ability make her an extremely effective scorer off the dribble.  She can post up near the basket or in the mid-range, catch, turn, and find a way to finish with impressive body control and a non-stop motor.  On defense she can pressure the ball the length of the court and takes a lot of pride in shutting down her matchup.  Rounding out her complete game is the ability to rebound on both ends and convert turnovers to points with great handles in the transition game.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["391801"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Carli is a standout post player for the Orioles of Lennox.  A plus six-foot paint presence who can step out and shoot three's as well as block multiple shots per game on defense deserves plenty of attention.  This talented young lady can score on all levels.  She has improved her inside game immensely in the last year or so and has developed a physicality inside that makes her unstoppable inside when she decides to take over the paint.  Pair that with a smooth, consistent jump shot and you have the makings for an excellent stretch post player at the college level.  She's an impressive rim protector with the ability to block shots and make any shot near her difficult.  Keep your eye on this young lady as she competes in gyms near you!","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["218151"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Hannah is the most pure point-guard in the Class of 2024.  Her play-making ability is next level and she demonstrates vision and ball control that sets her apart from other guards in the state.  Effective ball-handling skills, spot-on passing, and an unbelievably high IQ make her an excellent playmaker and her teammates feed off of this ability.  She truly makes everyone else on the court around her better and gives defenses headaches with her ability to create shots for herself and others.  She has great range in shooting and gets her shot off fast, knocking down multiple three's per contest.  ON defense, she can get up in the ball and does a good job containing opposing guards off the dribble.  Hannah will look to lead her squad all year and looks poised to help push this team to another state tournament experience.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65768e51cde62"} /-->