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Check Out These Fresh Faces on the High School Scene

Check Out These Fresh Faces on the High School Scene
Lisa Jordan
Lisa Jordan
October 15, 2024 @ 10:54 AM
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Mikaela Cooper
Mikaela Cooper 5'8" | PG/SG | 2028
IL
Eve Engler
Eve Engler 5'10" | SG | 2028
IL
Ava Garcia
Ava Garcia 5'8" | CG | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fall League has provided exposure with some of the players in the 2028 class. The league allows players time for conditioning, team acclimation, and meetingtheir teammates. As the basketball world continuously evolves, highlighting the emerging talent sparks the excitement of the start of high school season. Several promising players have burst onto the scene with their potential and it has been wonderful to get a preview of the talent we'll see this fall. Let's check out some of the players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974063"],"_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-670d459ebb6cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have been able to watch Mikaela a bunch of times over the past couple of months. She seems to improve with every game. She is light on her feet and has a fluidity and quickness that highlights her on both ends of the court. She has been playing great on-ball defense and responds to her opponents' movements and disrupts their plays. She maintains control in high-pressure situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["863271"],"_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-670d459ebb73d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava is pointing towards being one of the top players in the 2028 class. She is adept at playing both guard and wing positions which shows her versatility and value to any team. She seems to adapt seamlessly to various game situations. Her ball handling skills and sharp court vision helps her to effectively orchestrate plays, distribute the ball and pace the tempo of the game. Her ability to shoot from deep and penetrate the defense makes her a dual threat. Will play a big role on her high school team this year.</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":"Evelyn Hill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Viator","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"All In","_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-670d459ebb802"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is one of the first times I have been able to watch Evelyn play. She did a great job being a dynamic force on the court, using her speed and agility to outmaneuver taller, more skilled defenders. She had great ball control while moving at a fast speed and her quickness ebabled her to create many scoring opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884390"],"_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-670d459ebb860"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eve is an asset whether she is playing for her club or high school team. She excels in switching seamlessly between guarding multiple positions. As a taller guard in her class, she can defend both smaller, quicker guards and larger forwards. Along with her defensive ability, she can create her own shot or get the shot to someone who can. Definitely will be a huge part of her high school team. </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":1048488,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Cara Cruz","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Rolling Meadows High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"All In","_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-670e84c6ae3b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cara is newer to the scene and exhibits a tremendous upside that promises a bright future. She has quickly adapted to the pace and demand of high school play. She has a good fundamental basis in shooting and dribbling and impressed me with her passing skills. She has raw talent and a natural feel for the game, which, with continued development, could make her a standout performer. She is one to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Fall League has provided exposure with some of the players in the 2028 class. The league allows players time for conditioning, team acclimation, and meetingtheir teammates. As the basketball world continuously evolves, highlighting the emerging talent sparks the excitement of the start of high school season. Several promising players have burst onto the scene with their potential and it has been wonderful to get a preview of the talent we'll see this fall. Let's check out some of the players.

Mikaela Cooper

Mikaela Cooper

IL
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Mikaela
Cooper PG/SG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Lake Zurich
|
IL
Check Out These Fresh Faces on the High School Scene
I have been able to watch Mikaela a bunch of times over the past couple of months. She...
Written by Lisa Jordan
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Mikaela Cooper

State: Illinois
School: Lake Zurich
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Highlights

Ava Garcia

Ava Garcia

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Ava
Garcia CG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Saint Viator
|
IL
Check Out These Fresh Faces on the High School Scene
Ava is pointing towards being one of the top players in the 2028 class. She is adept at...
Written by Lisa Jordan
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Ava Garcia

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State: Illinois
School: Saint Viator
Club: Team Prime Nation
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Highlights

Evelyn Hill

Evelyn Hill

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS N/A
CLASS 2028

Evelyn Hill

School: St. Viator
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Eve Engler

Eve Engler

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Eve
Engler SG
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Vernon Hills
|
IL
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Eve Engler

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State: Illinois
School: Vernon Hills
Club: All in
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Cara Cruz

Cara Cruz

HEIGHT 5'4"
POS N/A
CLASS 2028

Cara Cruz

School: Rolling Meadows High School
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