Summer 5 Series: 2025 Breakout Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Summer 5 series will be centered around players in each class who can breakout with their grassroots organization this summer. Players with momentum heading into the spring and/or players who need a bigger opportunity to showcase their talent.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831254' first='Hadley' last='Meyer'] (Thayer):&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meyer had a very good junior season for Thayer and projects as a solid faceup four prospect moving forward. She was named conference POY and this is great momentum as she heads into the summer sessions. A hard nosed rebounder that will earn extra possessions and command the post. Very skilled from 15 feet and in. The game comes naturally to her. She's a forward that contributes to winning and makes everyone around her better.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='509975' first='Ava' last='Hughes'] (Hermann):&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players like Hughes are primed to breakout during the summertime. She's a complete player that plays on both ends. Solid defenders who can force turnovers and have a high basketball IQ are at a premium. When she has the ball on offense, it's all about attacking. Look for her to be someone that can get others involved and make tough buckets at the cup. She spends her time with Phee Elite during the grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='302377' first='Brooke' last='Boyce'] (Pattonville): </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyce experienced a productive junior season for Pattonville and will look to take this momentum into the future. Players like herself always have a chance to breakout because they can impact a game in different ways depending on the day. There's times where she's dynamic as a scorer and as a passer on others. One thing remains constant, she's a high level rebounder for a 5'9 guard. An athletic guard that will shine in the open floor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='458866' first='Amali' last='McBride'] (St. Joseph's):&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McBride played the role of a spark plug on St. Joseph's this season. She was used off the bench and added perimeter production. The summer should provide a key opportunity for her to shine in a larger role. Her high school team was led by a lot of older players and next season will allow an increased role as well. This 2025 is fast with the ball and can hit tough running shots towards the rim. Her play style is exciting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='740677' first='Kiera' last='Burns'] (Vashon):</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A junior guard who brought an interesting dynamic to Vashon this season. She was a staple of the lineup and has a ton of speed. A blur in the open floor. A tremendous defensive piece that rebounds, runs, and can switch down onto bigger players. She will catch eyes during the grassroots circuit with her ability to get downhill and make difficult shots at the rim. A high upside player.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->