New Coach, New Game: Ensworth Lady Tigers 2024-25 Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here kitty kitty. The Ensworth Lady Tigers are ready to take a bite out of the competition this upcoming season. Filled with both a veteran presence and an injection of youth, this team is solid on the perimeter as well as the interior. Strong, physical, and athletic, this ball club has plenty of weapons to score in multiple ways this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Led by new coach Sharrona Reaves she looks to bring a new style and experience to the league. She will look to establish a new culture and get the Lady Tigers back to their winning ways. Ensworth has been known in the past to have some dynamic guards who could score the basketball. Look for Coach Reaves to mold this crew into her hard nose identity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Tigers were 16-9 overall last year and 6-6 in the district. Let's just say this ball club is definitely better than that. They will look to rebound with a mix of new blood and some savvy vets, which should help tip the scale into their favor. Look for them to jump out the gates strong and compete from tip to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some key players who will be suiting up for the Lady Tigers this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514123"],"_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-671a5194d41c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shifty left handed guard who is a heady floor general. She leads the Lady Tigers attack, a solid option on the floor. She's like an extension of the coaching staff, running the offense efficiently and effectively. A multi-level scoring threat, she can shoot it from the arc at a high clip or get to the rim. She's solid on the defensive end, keeping her opponents in front. Look for her to start the year off with a bang and show the league what she is all about. Solid prospect who is going to make some noise this season.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514127"],"_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-671a5194d4222"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hungry wing player who is coming off a serious knee injury. She has been working hard to get back on the hardwood and will be back midseason. Once she is back to form, look for her to provide a spark for this ball club in a major way. From scoring to rebounding, this kid packs a powerful punch and will be vocal leader for the club. Energy and effort, that's what this girl possesses. Look for her to come back with a vengeance and help uplift this Lady Tigers ball club to new heights.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["496295"],"_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-671a5194d4262"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Physical wing that is very aggressive. She can establish a presence on the interior or create from the arc. Will shoot it from 3 or attack gaps and finish in the paint. She is big on the boards, great in the transition game, this kid is a heady ball player who knows where to pick her spots. She brings physicality to the game on the defensive end. Disrupting any offensive motion that happens inside. She will be looked upon to boost the Lady Tigers club with juice, as they create a new identity this upcoming year. Alana has played within multiple settings this offseason. From camps to the circuit, she has done work and then some. Look for her to continue on an upwards trajectory and be one of the top solid players in a tough district.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["382892"],"_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-671a5194d42a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Hybrid forward who can dominate the mid-range area as well as around the blocks. Not your typical big, she can stretch the floor unlike most kids her size. She has handles, counter moves, ability to create off the dribble, not your typical back to the basket type of girl. She's a hungry individual who is solid on both ends of the floor. Look for her to score the rock, but also when it comes to the defensive end, she is going to control the boards and block shots. Solid kid who is going to be a beast this upcoming season.<br></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='1155034' first='Naomi' last='Crawley']","_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":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ensworth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='713296' first='Team' last='Brandan Wright']","_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-671a5194d4335"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A swiss army knife, this kid can do multiple things at a high level. She can handle the rock, distribute, score from all 3 levels and defend like crazy. Can play on or off the ball, either way her presence on the floor impacts the game. Brings an aggressive mentality to the ball club, where when she gets going, she is hard to stop. I love her ability on the offensive end to get past defenders and finish against contact. One trait that is overlooked is her ability to seek out the ball. She has a knack for being in position to jump passing lanes, creating extra possessions that lead to easy transition buckets. She is a solid ballplayer who is going to be a problem for years to come.<br></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":"Makenzi Haile","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ensworth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-671a5194d43c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A volume scorer who can fill it up from the arc. She's gravy from afar, however she will put the ball on the floor and finish inside. She's a heady ball player who has a great feel for the game. A communicator, motivator, she is solid on both ends of the floor. She can defend, get rebounds, and has quick hands that enable her to get steals. She will be looked upon to knock down shots from the arc. As I mentioned earlier, this kid is a scoring threat and if one way isn't going in, she's going to get it another way. Look for her to be a double digit scorer with assists to go along. A solid prospect who is going to be a big-time addition to this ball club.<br></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":"Addie Durham","_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":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ensworth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='713296' first='Team' last='Brandan Wright']","_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-671a5194d443c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tough ball player who does the little things. Rebounds, scores, is solid in the screen game, makes timely passes, takes charges. Little nuances of the game, she excels at those. She won't come in and just wow you right off the bat, her game evolves over time. When it's all said and done, her stat line comes back pretty impressive. She's steady. She can score from the inside or from the arc. She's big on the boards. Look for her to continue to learn and grow, but also contribute right away to the Lady Tigers ball club. A tough individual who is a gamer.<br></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='1155014' first='Tempo' last='Haun']","_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":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ensworth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='713296' first='Team' last='Brandan Wright']","_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-671a5194d44b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Confident and quiet, this kid just plays. A stretch forward who can play down low, but thrives from the perimeter. She can shoot it from deep, but when she catches and attack down hill, she is tough to defend. She is solid around the mid-range. Elbows, short corners, she's good around there. However, look for her to add more to her game as she carves out a role in this Lady Tigers offense. She's not a one trick pony and please understand, its hard to bottle her up. She has a high IQ and if you feel you have stopped her #1 scoring option, she will exploit another option she has. Solid basketball player who is going to be a big-time contributor over the next four years.<br></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='1166593' first='Jillian' last='Sanderson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ensworth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-671a5194d4525"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Tough kid who hails from Michigan. She's a ball player who will be an X factor one day. An 8th grader who will be seeing some time, this kid has nice handles and can score it from all 3 levels. She plays the game the right way. A grinder who contributes in all facets of the game. She is a heady ball player who is always learning and growing. Look for her to see some action early, and then carve out a solid role to contribute to the club. She will be a problem down the road. A dynamic kid with a high ceiling.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->