Lady Attack Elite Media Day: Ball Handlers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='713558' first='Lady' last='Attack Elite'] hosted their annual media day on Sunday where we were able to be introduced to the teams they will be showing off this travel season.  The 17U and 16U national teams are particularly intriguing to me and are going to be difficult to beat.  Let's take a look at some of the ball handlers from these teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["621978"],"_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 class=u0022p1u0022u003eTaylor Smith had a strong season with Concord Academy, and she is certainly going to continue handling the ball well moving into the travel season.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe does a nice job controlling the tempo knowing when to set up offensive sets or take advantage of outnumbering her defenders.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can make the nice pass in between defenders hitting her teammates right where they need the ball to score.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe reads her opponents well, too, jumping the pass to grab the steal.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["509880"],"_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 class=u0022p1u0022u003eEmma Montanari is continuing to lead her East Lincoln team in the playoffs packing the stat sheet with her ability to make plays.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe has a way of getting to the rim rolling the ball off her fingertips with ease, and she sees the floor so well knowing exactly when to time her passes hitting her teammates right in the hands.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer finesse handling the ball translates well to defense being able to pick the pocket of her opponents, and she certainly takes advantage scoring off of these turnovers.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["242934"],"_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 class=u0022p1u0022u003eAlana Hankerson was exceptional handling the ball for her [program_tooltip program_id='713552' first='1' last='of 1'] Prep team this past year always keeping her eyes peeled and knowing the next play to make.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe is constantly moving both with and without the ball shifting the defense and finding the open lane or teammate.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can definitely knock down her own shot from deep, and she has 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