New Years Showcase Breakout Stars

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SUTS hosted their annual New Year's Classic in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, featuring top teams from across Florida and other states as well. The talent and matchups did not disappoint. Here are a few players who had breakout games and made a name for themselves:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874206"],"_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-677d484cc59f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='874206' first='Bianca' last='Hall'] (Cover Photo) has been hitting her stride going into the new year and has only improved as the season progresses. She started the year strong with a 26-point game and a 21-point game, quickly gaining attention across the state. Her ability to shoot the three-ball from well beyond the arc is impressive. On defense, she doesn't hesitate to sacrifice her body by taking charges or diving for loose balls, showcasing her competitive spirit. Additionally, her ability to make timely passes to open teammates—whether within the offense or in transition—makes her a must-see talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514533"],"_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-677d484cc5a69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaely Ciceron continues to exemplify the definition of hard work as she shines as a two-way player. Her ability to cause turnovers both on the ball and off the ball is impressive, as she quickly transitions from defense to offense. She has continued that trend in the new year, starting off strong with an 18-point game and a 16-point game. Kaely's passion for the game and competitive nature are unmatched, making her an exciting player to watch compete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-677d484cc5ab1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='865383' first='Jadore' last='Hayes'] continues to be a dominant presence in the post, and that trend carried into the new year as she started off with a 31-point game and a 30-point game. She establishes position early and fights relentlessly for every rebound. Hayes doesn't rely on finesse; instead, she uses her strength to bully her way to score at will around the rim or draw the foul. Fouling her only adds to the opponent's troubles, as she is nearly automatic at the free-throw line. With multiple 20-rebound games, Hayes knows her role and executes it exceptionally well. A college prospect on the rise, she is steadily increasing her stock.</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":"DJ Myers","_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":"5'8u0022","_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":"Doral","_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-677d484cc5b43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DJ Myers, on a loaded Doral team, does all the dirty work—hustling for rebounds, running the floor rim to rim, blocking shots, and cutting backdoor. DJ makes the game easier for all her teammates by doing whatever is needed each game. She started the new year with a big 21-point performance to help her team secure a crucial win against defending champions American Heritage. DJ continues to be an all-around player, contributing significantly to her team's successful season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["221627"],"_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-677d484cc5b88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='221627' first='Vanessa' last='VanCott'] has been a scoring machine all season, averaging 32 PPG. Whether she's letting the 3-ball fly or drawing contact and getting to the free-throw line, Vanessa is consistently putting up buckets. She continued this trend into the new year with a 30-point game. Vanessa plays with a swag and confidence that makes you want to watch every second, just to see what she'll do next.t.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->