“Must-See” Juniors Around the State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we look at some of the Juniors around the State who are "must-see" players. These players each have unique skill sets. Some are scorers, some oar defensive specialists, some are pure shooters, and some are utility players who do whatever it takes to win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["865383"],"_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-672164cc2b2f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='865383' first='Jadore' last='Hayes'] is a must-see Junior in the State who you need to see on a basketball court. Last year, Hayes averaged 20.8 points per game, scored 415 points, and pulled down an incredible 20.3 rebounds per game. With 20 double-doubles posted last year, it's apparent that the 6'3 Hayes controlled the paint on both ends of the floor. Hayes is a must-see prospect this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["428888"],"_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-67216bc1ce8bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='428888' first='Zebrielle' last='Canaday'] is a "must-see" player in the 2026 class. Canaday was very impressive over the summer during the travel season. She is fast, quick, and has the ability to get to the rim. Canaday can also fill it up from the perimeter and is smooth with it. Last regular season, Canaday averaged 13.1 points per game. Canaday brings a lot of energy to the court, and she is a must-see Junior to see this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["728921"],"_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-67216e4656111"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='728921' first='Yvette' last='Brown'] is a young player who is a "must-see" on the basketball court. Brown can score at all levels on the floor. She has scored close to 400 points in just two seasons with consistent play. She is a three-level scorer who can get to the rim, shoot the midrange, and knock it down from behind the arc. Brown rebounds well from the guard position and also does a good job of defending on the ball. Brown will be a "must-see" player this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514708"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67217278a651e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quinn' Nya Desanders has elite skills on the basketball court, and they are all predicated on her speed. Defensively, she has the speed and quickness to prevent some of the fastest guards from getting to the rim and getting behind her. She also has the quickness to steal passes thrown in the passing lanes. On the offensive end, Desanders can get to the rim and break defenses down. She can score the ball or break the defense down and pass the ball to a teammate for an open shoot. Desanders is a player who can impact the game in a lot of ways. She will be a "must-see" Junior this upcoming season. <br><br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["470461"],"_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-67218ca10e2be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kamie Ellie was a standout over the summer on both ends of the court. On the offensive end, she uses her speed to get to the rim and score the basketball. Ellis can also shoot the rock from all over the court. She connected on 60 threes at a 37 percent rate and scored an average of 15.6 points per outing. On defense, she has the speed and quickness to keep the opponent in front of her. She averaged 3.3 steals per game last season. Ellie has a very good court vision and can pass the ball. She is a must-see player in the 2026 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["527277"],"_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-67219300135d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='527277' first='Cami' last='Waters'] is a "must-see" Junior this upcoming season. Waters is at her best in the open court and has one of the best floaters in the 2026 class. Waters uses her floater on the offensive end as well. Over the summer, Waters showed a more versatile offense - shooting the ball from behind the arc and in the midrange area. Waters is very good on transitional offense and transitional defense. She can handle the ball on the break, fill the lane, and convert the layup on the break. Waters is special in transitional defense. She has the ability to block shots and also turn the guards away from the goal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->