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Consistency is KEY: Illinois Most Reliable College Prospects

Consistency is KEY: Illinois Most Reliable College Prospects
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey January 24, 2025 @ 02:40 PM
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Lily Porter
Lily Porter 5'10" | 2027
IL
Taji Alexa
Taji Alexa 5'10" | SF | 2027
IL
Lilyan Sizemore
Lilyan Sizemore 5'8" | CG/PG | 2027
IL
Sara Abdul
Sara Abdul 5'6" | PG | 2025
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Being consistent is more than averaging high number stats in the box score. Consistency is carried over to impacting wins for your team and staying elite/competitive against competitive teams. Are you a constant threat for your opponents? Do you struggle when the game is on the line? Do you struggle when calls aren't going your way? What's the next way to be impactful if your offense isn't aligning with how you need it to be?</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Below are a couple of players that I believe are D2 (high major-low major) prospects that have been consistent since the beginning of the season. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["915530"],"_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-6793faad9dce8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taji has a strong shot at securing a D1 offer over the next couple of years. The only thing that might put a hold on that is her being a “tweener.” However, I could see her becoming a focal point for a high-major D2 program. Her skillset is guard-like, and she has the physical attributes to play the 3/4 position if needed. From every angle and spot, she can hurt you on the offensive end, and she's been doing that plus more. She will be a name to watch over the next couple of years.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["616679"],"_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-6793faad9dd8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you've been keeping up with Sizemore over the past two years, then you know she could easily throw her hat in as one of the top guards in this sophomore class. However, her size might limit the offers that come through. But if she finds her way onto a D2 program, Sizemore could be a name etched into the record books. She has everything you need out of a high-energy guard: playmaker, scorer, and a defensive mindset.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974161"],"_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-6793faad9ddfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Porter has been consistent with her game and has consistently been mentioned as one of the most improved players in the state. She's secured a couple of POTGs this season and has had some breakout moments as well. Her game could fit into most schemes, and though she's not the fastest player on the court, there's an argument that she's always the smartest. A D2 offer has been sent to her, but I believe a D1 offer could roll in over the next year or two.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["352144"],"_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-6793faad9de43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the purest guards in the state. If the scoring isn't falling for Abdul, you can bet that she's still making plays for her teammates. The vision and patience of Sara are matched by few players in this class, let alone this state. Her talents would help any high-level D2 program take things to another level… but I believe a D1 offer could still be made if the right program is still in search.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["616679"],"_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-6793faad9de80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you've been keeping up with Sizemore over the past couple of years then you understand how talented she truly is, regardless of the size. As a D1 college program the size might scare you, but if you're looking to compete as one of the best D2 programs, then offering Lilyan could change your program for the better. The stats are loud, but when you break down the film.. shes more then an offensive juggernaut. The kid is just effeicent.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Being consistent is more than averaging high number stats in the box score. Consistency is carried over to impacting wins for your team and staying elite/competitive against competitive teams. Are you a constant threat for your opponents? Do you struggle when the game is on the line? Do you struggle when calls aren't going your way? What's the next way to be impactful if your offense isn't aligning with how you need it to be?

Taji Alexa

Taji Alexa

IL
SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Taji
Alexa SF
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Mother McAuley
|
IL
Consistency is KEY: Illinois Most Reliable College Prospects
Taji has a strong shot at securing a D1 offer over the next couple of years. The only...
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Taji Alexa

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School: Mother McAuley
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Lilyan Sizemore

Lilyan Sizemore

IL
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Lilyan
Sizemore CG/PG
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
GCMS
|
IL
Consistency is KEY: Illinois Most Reliable College Prospects
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Lily Porter

Lily Porter

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Lily
Porter
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2027
Height
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HS
Marist
|
IL
Consistency is KEY: Illinois Most Reliable College Prospects
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Sara Abdul

Sara Abdul

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PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Sara
Abdul PG
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2025
Height
5'6"
HS
Wheaton North
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IL
Consistency is KEY: Illinois Most Reliable College Prospects
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Lilyan Sizemore

Lilyan Sizemore

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CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
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CLASS 2027
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Sizemore CG/PG
Class
2027
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5'8"
HS
GCMS
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IL
Consistency is KEY: Illinois Most Reliable College Prospects
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