IHSA State Tournament: Byron’s 5 Players To See

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the kickoff of the IHSA Finals beginning tomorrow, here are 5 players that I'm excited to see for the first time in person. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["712276"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eComing into Day 1 on a 12 game winning streak, should be a boost for Emma and her team. The sophomore has had a strong season on both sides of the floor.. especially the offensive side. An athletic forward who has been able to do it all for a program.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["265440"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eWith this being her last couple of games of her high school career, the anticipation of seeing Zane do something special is there. Shes put up over 500 pts during the regular season, and has stuffed the stat box in every other category as well. Expecting a big performance out of Zane this weekend.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["514937"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eSpoke about Defranza in my previous u003ca href=u0022https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/02/1a-2a-players-that-will-drive-the-bus-for-a-trip-down-state/u0022u003earticleu003c/au003e about bus drivers, and she is for sure the one for this program. DeFranza understands what it means to be impactful in other areas besides scoring. Leading her team in assists as well as second in rebounds, is something to take note of.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["852625"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eThere are players that you hear about from various people and those people simply say “You have to see it in person”.. and Neumann has been one of those players. The size, the wingspan and the ability to defend just as well as she scores is something to see. Shes active on the boards, and has a great sense of awareness.u003c/pu003ernu003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eShe's only a freshman.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["264888"],"_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":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eThe talent and pure skill Grace has can't be overlooked. I have a feeling even with all her HS accolades, she's going to be an even better college player. The kid just knows the game, and how to play it. Smooth, but aggressive. Red bird Arena will be able to get a preview of a potential standout college player.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65cacd6c5db74"} /-->