2024 Rankings Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's nothing quite like putting in the work and showcasing your skills throughout the season. In this article, I will highlight five players who climbed the rankings. To discover more about other players whose rankings were on the rise, click <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/03/march-rankings-update-who-moved-up-the-rankings-in-arkansass-2024-class/?itm_source=parsely-api"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='453167' first='Reese' last='Shirey'] | Combo Guard | Farmington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reese stands out as one of the most skilled combo guards in the state. Her proficiency in orchestrating plays from the point position, coupled with her versatility to transition seamlessly into a shooter and scorer role, is truly exceptional. Possessing a high basketball IQ, Reese exemplifies teamwork and consistently demonstrates commendable effort on both offensive and defensive fronts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='453168' first='Kaitlyn' last='McCarn'] | Combo Guards | Mt. View</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaitlyn made a remarkable entrance onto the scene. Upon witnessing her play, I instantly recognized her as one of the most talented players in her class. Her exceptional ball-handling, aggressive approach, basketball IQ, and defensive tenacity place her among the ranks of the finest combo guards in the class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='453173' first='Ta'Keyla' last='Williams'] | Combo Guard | Blevins</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ta'Keyla is poised to thrive at the JUCO level, with potential for significant improvement ahead. In a few years, we envision her securing a spot with a four-year institution, evolving into an exceptional combo guard. Her athleticism is striking on the court, and her knack for driving to the rim is particularly noteworthy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='304690' first='Eva' last='Roberts'] | Post | Searcy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eva epitomizes the post player who isn't afraid to do the gritty work for her team. She excels in defending, offering valuable help defense, grabbing rebounds, running the floor, and posing a threat in the low post. Her contributions were instrumental to her team's success this year, particularly with her dominant presence in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='306143' first='Amber' last='Courtney'] | Forward | Riverside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I admire post-players who exhibit both physicality and aggression, and Courtney exemplified both qualities superbly. She relentlessly pursued rebounds and showcased strength in her pivots to fend off defenders. When posting up, she asserted herself physically and finished strong at the rim. These attributes not only demonstrate her individual skill but also contribute to instilling toughness within the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->