6 Sophomores To Watch Outside The Top 100

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players mentioned below are currently ranked outside the "Top 100" in their class, but I expect them to be higher on the list as their careers go along.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913405"],"_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-6708d88c98615"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='913405' first='Sarah' last='Thompson'] is a star volleyball and basketball player at Monroe County. As a freshman she led the Lady Falcons in scoring (12.9 PPG) and in rebounds (9.4 RPG). She provides a strong post presence on both ends, and has a good mix of physicallity and finesses to her game. Sarah will be higher on the list in the coming updates and I see a big sophomore season in the works for her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913417"],"_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-6708d88c9866f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='913417' first='Zoe' last='Thurmond'] is the younger sister of Carlie Thurmond, who was the 2023-2024 Gatorade Kentucky Girls Soccer Player of the Year, and is currently a D1 player at Morehead State University. Zoe is a three-sport athlete, and was the unsung hero in the girls' soccer state tournament last season. She played in 20 games for the Banshees during the 2023-2024 season, and I think she will contribute a lot more this upcoming season as they look to get back to the Sweet 16.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913396"],"_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-6708d88c986b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='913396' first='Addison' last='Combs'] is the younger sister of Lafayette standout [player_tooltip player_id='650685' first='Isabelle' last='Combs']. She has a bright future as a softball player, but she can hoop as well. She is a good rim runner, post defender, and rebounder who makes the most of her putback opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["883821"],"_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-6708d88c986e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='883821' first='Aaliyah' last='Sharp'] is a young up and coming guard at Boone County. She is a great ball handler with good court-vison and a pass-first mentality. Aaliyah can knock down open jumpers and is a solid perimeter defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1038932"],"_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-6708da938c9a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1038932' first='Izzie' last='Carlton'] is a 6'2" post player at Mercer County High School. She was the 3rd leading scorer (11.1 PPG) and the teams leading rebounder (8.6 RPG) as a freshman. Izzie has a lot of length and moves well for her size. She is a remarkable rebounder, scores at a high percentage in the paint, is capable of putting up a double-double each game. I see a lot of potential in Izzie and I think she will continue to blossom as a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913399"],"_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-6708d88c98721"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I got to see Manuella at the Kentucky Expo and was immediately impressed with her from a physical standpoint. She is long, athletic, and has great mobility. She is also a really good rebounder, can block shots, and is coming along as an offensive player. Manuella averaged 3.9 PPG and led J-Town in rebounds with 8.7 last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->