THESE SIX HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last thing you want to do is overlook the following ballers! They may not always put up video game numbers but trust and believe they are working tirelessly on their craft in anticipation of an exciting season of grassroots basketball! They don't got next... THEY GOT NOW! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='890869' first='Malayah' last='Miller'] | Team Elevation</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 5'9", Malayah has ample size as a Forward to really make an impact on both ends of the court. She's tough. She's physical. She doesn't back down from ANYONE! Playing alongside multiple P5 D1 hoopers with her Ewing HS squad, she's taken guidance from standouts such as [player_tooltip player_id='325195' first='Rhian' last='Stokes'], [player_tooltip player_id='406940' first='Te'Yala' last='Delfosse'] and [player_tooltip player_id='325184' first='Joi' last='Johnson'], which has molded her game and prepared her for travel basketball. She's a beast on the boards and a strong defensive presence. With newfound confidence and a budding skillset, expect big things from Malayah as the summer heats up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651511' first='Rose' last='LaTesta'] | NJ Rise</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing with and against elite competition day in and day out can either make you or break you. As a freshman at Manasquan, Rose has worked hard and trusted the process. Coming off the bench, she played quality minutes and played with a refreshing sense of determination. She continues to transform her body and elevate her game as the months pass. With her focus now on AAU, she is primed for a breakout. At 5'9", she has the size to make a big impact in and around the paint, whether it's post-up or swatting shots. This rose will not wither!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='890871' first='Katherine' last='Lange'] | NJ Soldiers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Returning from an injury that sidelined her for the 2023-2024 high school hoops season, Katherine is back and ready to wreak havoc once more, just as she did in her freshman year! The Soldiers are a lethal 3-point shooting team with the likes of [player_tooltip player_id='414340' first='Macie' last='McCracken'] and [player_tooltip player_id='525308' first='Sabrina' last='Little'], but they just got even more dangerous with the addition of [player_tooltip player_id='890871' first='Katherine' last='Lange']! The sniper guard/forward has impressive length and can drain 3's in rapid succession given little to no room to work with. Her catch-and-shoot game is strong and buries defenders quickly. In addition to her torrid shooting prowess, she also possesses strong court vision and drops off some gorgeous dimes. Call her THE CHANGE MACHINE!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='890878' first='Aryana' last='Iyer'] | United NJ</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ary made the most of her playing this season at Lawrenceville and showed off her strengths, which include playing pesky defense and ability to comfortably knock down shots from 12-15 feet out and occasionally step out behind the arc to rattle one in. She's patient with the ball and does a nice job playing the 1 and the 2; a scorer and facilitator all wrapped up into one! She's a total team player who will look to be a leader with her 15u squad this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='644586' first='Mara' last='McHugh'] | [program_tooltip program_id='774068' first='NJ' last='Panthers']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mara played with the Jersey Gemz last summer and made a big impact all season long. Her vision and the way she commanded the floor really stood out to me. Since then, a season of high school basketball has passed and a new season of AAU ball is here! Making her debut with the Panthers, Mara is ready to activate her hot hand, sink big shots and dish out dazzling dimes heading into the April live period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='890879' first='Sofia' last='Kouridakis'] | [program_tooltip program_id='774068' first='NJ' last='Panthers']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sofia's commitment to playing gritty basketball on both ends of the court is something that will carry her far. She does it all out there, from scoring to rebounding to blocking shots and everything in between! She's a versatile offensive weapon as she can score it just as efficiently in the paint and she can from deep. She's disruptive on defense and thrives in the role of "rim protector," using her long arms and reach to deflect and send back shots. She'll have her two-way game on full display as the season rolls along!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->