Untapped Potential: Juniors That Still Have Another Gear

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Illinois has a handful of players with untapped potential, often held back by factors out of their control. Despite this, these players have shown flashes of their ability and are just one opportunity away from breaking through and truly showcasing their talent.<br></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899508"],"_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-6794047a0df52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I love highlighting post players in a guard heavy game, especially those like Santos. She simply understands how to play her role, and when I say play, I mean dominate. Santos has been a consistent threat for this Trinity team all season, and even on nights when she records double-doubles, I still feel like she has another gear to tap into. No matter what division she lands at after high school, she will make an impact. Big fan.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875100"],"_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-6794047a0dfb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Not too many players, let alone guards, have been putting on a scoring clinic like Kazaraiza. Though the competition she's facing isn't always the toughest, I have no doubt she can replicate these performances once AAU season starts, and she'll be matched up against better competition. High ceiling for the reigning <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/01/who-is-the-prep-girls-hoops-player-of-the-week-jan-14-jan-20/">PGH Player of the Week</a>.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874780"],"_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-6794047a0e002"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lesure's potential is truly untapped, but you can tell that the people at [program_tooltip program_id='714232' first='Pink' last='Elite'] have been investing in their hidden gem. She has the size, athleticism, and is beyond coachable. After just one conversation with her at our showcase last year, it was clear that this kid has an old soul and a genuine desire to learn. Rooting for her!<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773806"],"_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-6794047a0e079"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ramel is “new” on the scene, mainly because she hasn't played for an AAU program yet (send those offers in!). However, if you've been fortunate enough to catch her in action, you can see all the traits of a college guard. It's clear that she's a flat-out hard worker, and that potential will be fully tapped into and showcased very soon.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["836403"],"_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-6794047a0e0c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lloyd is on a team with some of the best guards in the state, which is why you don't always get to see everything she's capable of. However, I've seen flashes of how impactful Nina can be. Size doesn't determine her level of intensity, and she brings that on both ends of the floor. She's aggressive, locked in, and can heat up quickly if the defense plays lazy.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->