TN’s Best of the Best: ’26 Wings

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["816710"],"_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-66e20c8d38834"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='816710' first='Lanee' last='Carmichael'] is really really good. She has been Clinton's leading scorer her first two years, including games of 33 and 37 points (career high) last season. She's turned herself into a legit 3 level scorer. She's sneaky athletic, and manages to get more paint touches than you'd think. She's a crafty finisher in the paint, with a lot of tricks in her bag. Can finish with either hand. Is a high level three point shooter. Has a will to defend and rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["636530"],"_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-66e20c8d388e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hayes can straight up score the ball. She led her Grainger team in scoring at almost 14 points a game, with 64 made threes. Teams defensive game plans vs Grainger center around stopping Hayes, and she still finds a way to score. Her 91 made free throws is a really impressive number, and its proof that she more than just a shooter. She's sneaky quick attacking defenders off the bounce and getting better at finishing at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["816597"],"_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-66e20c8d38938"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Already one of the top shooters, [player_tooltip player_id='816597' first='Taylor' last='Dolente'] has a growing game. At 5'10, she's tough to really contest when she gets some room. Uber confident, she's hunting for threes on offense at all times. She's becoming more well rounded, and beginning to attack defenders off the bounce that are smothering her. Really knows how to use her length defensively. Above average rebounder for her position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["816649"],"_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-66e20c8d38980"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I previously wrote that there were times I thought [player_tooltip player_id='816649' first='Gracie' last='Butler'] was Upperman's best player last year. As a sophomore, she really began to come into her own. She's one of those kids that's not really a SUPERSTAR at one aspect of the game, but instead seemingly does everything pretty well. She's She's a really athletic player who uses it well defensively. Offensively she's best out in open space when she can get to her right hand and make a choice. Still getting better and better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513285"],"_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-66e20c8d389c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shirley is legit! Watch the film:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17660137/65e5498f4ba89c065cac4e97">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17660137/65e5498f4ba89c065cac4e97</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has the whole bag offensively. When operating out in space, she's super dangerous. Will pull from anywhere if she has daylight. She has deeeeep range....and a quick trigger. Big time confidence. She's comfortable operating in extremely tight windows. Nice handles that allow her to create space to get to her jumper. Averaged 15 points and 8 rebounds last season. Uses her size well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["816926"],"_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-66e20c8d38a0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Midway guard put up huge numbers as a sophomore: 17 points and 7 rebounds a game. She's a big time player across multiple statistical areas. While she can score from all three levels, her court vision and passing off the defensive imbalances she creates is what sets her apart. She's shifty and and score in the mid-area in multiple ways, or kicks to shooters when she draws help. Big time rebounder from the wing. Defends multiple positions as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->