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Sophomores Ready To Make Some Noise

Sophomores Ready To Make Some Noise
Akeem Webb
Akeem Webb August 30, 2024 @ 07:27 AM
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Simone Smith
Simone Smith 5'9" | SF | 2027
KY
Becca Carson
Becca Carson 5'7" | CG | 2027
KY
Alyiah Baird
Alyiah Baird 5'8" | SG | 2027
KY
Jackie Brewer
Jackie Brewer 5'11" | SF | 2027
KY
Taylor Mannahan
Taylor Mannahan 5'4" | CG/PG | 2027
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>New Subscribers can use code: “webb30” for 30% off the first billing cycle</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sophomores mentioned below had a really good summer and are ready to make some noise for their HS teams this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903478"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d175a37db63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='903478' first='Alyiah' last='Baird'] is a nice-sized guard with a lot of length. She scores well off the catch and can knock in 3's at a high rate. She can attack off the dribble and has a marvelous float game. Alyiah is a solid on-ball defender with good lateral movement and she uses her long arms to rip away steals. Alyiah loves to compete and works really hard at improving her game. I think she will make a leap in her sophomore season for the Lady Commodores. (Featured Image)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1038323"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d175a37dc07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I watched Becca a few times this summer and was impressed with what I saw from her. She shoots well from 3-point land, and is a good decision-maker with the ball in her hands. She is more productive off the ball, but is very capable of being the primary ball handler. Becca should see minutes for Sacred Heart this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["883494"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d175a37dc4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was able to get a good look at [player_tooltip player_id='883494' first='Jackie' last='Brewer'] this summer on the PGH Circuit. She has good size at 5'11, so she plays predominantly in the post but is naturally a perimeter player. Jackie can score inside and space the floor with her 3-point shooting. She is also a good rebounder and can guard positions 1-4 on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["812951"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d175a37dc8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='812951' first='Taylor' last='Mannahan'] is a heck of player and what she lacks in size her game makes up for. She has a super-quick firstep and is like a wreaking ball when she drives to the basket. Taylor has excellent court-vision, does a great job finding open teammates for scoring opportunities, and is very active on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1038917' first='Simone' last='Smith']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cooper","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Lady Gym Rats EYBL","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d175a37dd09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Simone looked good this summer playing with the Lady Gym Rats 15U EYBL team. She has good size, long arms, an solid athletiscism. Simone impacts the game in a variety of ways ways. She finishes strong in the paint, can stroke it from three, protects the rim, and rebounds with authority.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Alyiah Baird

Alyiah Baird

KY
SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Height
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HS
Tates Creek
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KY
Sophomores Ready To Make Some Noise
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Becca Carson

Becca Carson

KY
CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Becca
Carson CG
Class
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Height
5'7"
HS
Sacred Heart
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KY
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State: Kentucky
School: Sacred Heart
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Jackie Brewer

Jackie Brewer

KY
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Jackie
Brewer SF
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
North Hardin
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KY
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School: North Hardin
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Taylor Mannahan

Taylor Mannahan

KY
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Mannahan CG/PG
Class
2027
Height
5'4"
HS
Owensboro Catholic
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KY
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