Hoops4MS Analysis & Evaluations: Finale

<p>We have officially reached the end of our analysis for the annual Hoops4MS event that happens in New Jersey. It's certainly become a place to see and be seen, with more out-of-state players coming through each season. Here's a look at the final team for this article series, Team Fight (Green), comprised of players in the Class of 2027 through the Class of 2029.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='677604' first='Skylar' last='Clark'] - Hudson Catholic (2027)</h2>   <p>Clark featured off the bench for Hudson Catholic as a freshman, doing well in limited playing time. We'll be expecting her to take a jump in her game, a current watch list player in our Class of 2027 rankings, but someone poised to break out with more playing time under her belt. Certainly an ability to shoot from deep and score down low. Solid defensive profile and a great passer when on the floor as well.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='676824' first='Keiara' last='Sellers'] - Paul VI (2027)</h2>   <p>There really wasn't a standout player on Paul VI last season, just a very balanced roster of talent that all contributed on the floor. Not a great amount of depth last season, but Sellers and last year's freshman class now have that all-important year under them to really break out. Sellers showed herself to be a solid shooter and very successful passer. The guard seems poised to make a difference at the top of the key.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='789172' first='Yazaniah' last='Shumate'] - Gloucester Catholic (2027)</h2>   <p>Impressive freshman season from Shumate, diving into the deep end from the jump for Gloucester Catholic and making an immediate impact. What she did well was use her physicality to get to the foul line. Not afraid to be aggressive with the ball and drive through contact. Not only did she drive through contact, but she powered through it, helping open up the rest of her game on the floor.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='982740' first='Shiloh' last='Harris'] - Eisenhower MS (2028)</h2>   <p>Harris has been making considerable strides throughout middle school to be a better all-around player and we've really been seeing the fruits of her labor this summer. That growth was on full display at Hoops4MS, easily hanging tough with the best of them and playing hard on the floor. High-energy, high-motor type of player with a high upside that will only continue to rise.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='913945' first='Annie' last='Gentile'] - Hudson Catholic (2028)</h2>   <p>Gentile is entering her freshman season at Hudson Catholic, a program that struggled to find its stride last season. Despite a heavy rising senior class, there's plenty of youth on this team, Gentile included, that will get their chances on the floor. This is the perfect opportunity for her to battle for a starting spot, and being named the Underclassmen MVP, eyes are already on her to do big things early on.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='972035' first='Isla' last='Fry'] - Ramapo (2028)</h2>   <p>An incoming freshman at Ramapo, Fry has certainly made an name for herself in AAU ball, balling out for Jersey Gemz this spring and summer. Versatile player at 5-11, someone that's shown great agility and mobility out of the gates. Great feel for the game and a sweet touch around the rim. Those close-range shots just look effortless with her, and she'll out-physical someone to get the ball and get that tough take in the paint.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='981903' first='Breya' last='LeTennier'] - DePaul Catholic (2028)</h2>   <p>LeTennier, the 5-10 point guard/shooting guard prospect, is getting her first taste of high school basketball at DePaul Catholic this winter. What most taller players can struggle with is growing into that height and using it toward their advantage. That's been just about the opposite for LeTennier, a big that can run the floor, drive into the paint, shoot from deep or post up from midrange.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='835821' first='Sarae' last='Croley-Battle'] - Piscataway (2027)</h2>   <p>This team is filled with impressive, young forwards in New Jersey that fans should keep tabs on. Croley-Battle shined in her freshman season at Piscataway, approaching double-double averages with more than a block a game defensively. Knows where to be and when to be there defensively. Mans the paint incredibly well and allows the offense to flow through her when she gets into a groove. Truly a young leader on this squad.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='831437' first='Khalia' last='Lewis'] - Our Lady of Mercy (2027)</h2>   <p>We've spoken about Lewis plenty after she put up one of the best freshman seasons we've seen from anyone in New Jersey in recent years. A double-double machine and one of the best shot-blockers in the state, Lewis has a refined game and a college-ready skillset ALREADY, which is an insane thing to say. After seeing her play, however, most would be saying the same about the six-foot forward.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='865288' first='Leah' last='Kearney'] - St. Thomas Aquinas (2027)</h2>   <p>From one show-stopping forward to another, we head over to rising sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='865288' first='Leah' last='Kearney'], coming off a fantastic freshman campaign with St. Thomas Aquinas. Very impressive player to watch with an elite-level defensive skillset. That's what we really saw from her as a freshman, a player that can command the boards, box out opponents, but more importantly, command the paint and swat shots away with ease.</p>

We have officially reached the end of our analysis for the annual Hoops4MS event that happens in New Jersey. It's certainly become a place to see and be seen, with more out-of-state players coming through each season. Here's a look at the final team for this article series, Team Fight (Green), comprised of players in the Class of 2027 through the Class of 2029.