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2028s to Know: Part II

2028s to Know: Part II
Mindy McCarthy
Mindy McCarthy January 27, 2025 @ 08:35 PM
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Jada Powell
Jada Powell 5'10" | PF | 2028
NC
Sophie Montana
Sophie Montana 5'4" | CG | 2028
NC
Cimora Rorie
Cimora Rorie 5'4" | PG/SG | 2028
NC
Jakaila Gaskin
Jakaila Gaskin 6'3" | C | 2028
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>The high school season is in full swing and many teams are still trying to make their case for the playoffs.  We have seen several freshmen make big impacts for their high school teams already, so let's take a look at some of the ones that you should know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["658949"],"_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-67984249c19a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='658949' first='Jakaila' last='Gaskin'] is a player who has been on the radar for years already, and she's just technically a freshman now.  She is a huge presence in the paint being able to catch the entry pass and go to work no matter who is guarding her.  She has strong footwork being able to get into position, and she battles against anyone for rebounds.  She runs the floor well being ready for the pass in transition to score some points.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["870048"],"_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-67984249c1a0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='870048' first='Cimora' last='Rorie'] is explosive on the court handling the ball with ease no matter who is guarding her.  She gets by opponents using change of direction moves that she can execute at full speed leaving her opponents behind her.  She finishes strong at the rim, ands he uses her high motor to get fast breaks going for her team.  She can certainly slow things down and facilitate offensive plays when necessary.  Here defense is sure to come up with some pickpocket steals as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120329"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1165559,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67984249c1a6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1120329' first='Sophie' last='Montana'] is a scoring point guard for sure.  She brings the ball up the court being able to handle pressure getting by her opponents as she attacks the basket.  She does well relocating after making the pass, and she scores from deep doing the work finding the opening without the ball.  She's quick with her decisions using ball fakes to make adjustments and get the pass around her defenders into the hands of her teammates.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120343"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1165558,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67984249c1ac1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1120343' first='Jada' last='Powell'] is a freshman who certainly knows how to impact the game.  Her IQ is already high with her ability to make effective cuts always keeping her hands ready for the pass.  She can score off the dribble, or she can shoot it right off the pass.  Her ability to stand in the way of her opponents while she's playing defense is sure to come up with steals, and she can take it coast to coast herself scoring off of these turnovers.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->


The high school season is in full swing and many teams are still trying to make their case for the playoffs.  We have seen several freshmen make big impacts for their high school teams already, so let's take a look at some of the ones that you should know.

Jakaila Gaskin

Jakaila Gaskin

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Jakaila
Gaskin C
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Cannon
|
NC
2028s to Know: Part II
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State: North Carolina
School: Cannon
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Cimora Rorie

Cimora Rorie

NC
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Cimora
Rorie PG/SG
Class
2028
Height
5'4"
HS
HPCA
|
NC
2028s to Know: Part II
Cimora Rorie is explosive on the court handling the ball with ease no matter who is guarding her. ...
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State: North Carolina
School: HPCA
Club: Carolina Flames
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Sophie Montana

Sophie Montana

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Sophie
Montana CG
Class
2028
Height
5'4"
HS
Northwest Guilford
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State: North Carolina
School: Northwest Guilford
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Jada Powell

Jada Powell

NC
PF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2028
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Jada
Powell PF
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Hickory Ridge
|
NC
2028s to Know: Part II
Jada Powell is a freshman who certainly knows how to impact the game.  Her IQ is already high...
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Jada Powell

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State: North Carolina
School: Hickory Ridge
Club: Team united
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