Hidden Gems in Girls Basketball: Players to Follow

<!-- 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>As you all know, we usually have a segment about stock risers after each class's rankings drop. These girls have been putting in the work, doing their thing when it comes to the hardwood. With the season winding down and teams starring at their final games, some kid's switch have turned up a notch. Maybe the switch has been on except they have been overlooked based on their clubs' performances or the matchups they have had as of late. Either way, ladies we see you.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As I have said before, we have talent in this state. Let me add the term fighters as well. These kids are those who never give up and leave everything on the floor no matter the outcome. Shoot, we have a lot of girls who love and have handled adversity just to get back to the game. It's hard to stay away from your boyfriend Wilson. I'm just kidding, but real talk, I appreciate each and every young lady who gives their all to come out and compete.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some young ladies who are heating up as the season is winding down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["416075"],"_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-67a4dbee2a49e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Consistent growth. Here are a couple of words that describe this young lady. She has been hot as of late, against Siegel, she knocked down five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points to go along with eight steals. She's capable of doing this nightly as she is a true ball player. This kid is a gym rat who takes her game seriously, attacking each day as if there is nothing left. She is a three-level scoring threat who can get a bucket at will but turn around and compete on the defensive end. Though she has had multiple head coaches throughout her career, she has worked hard to be where she is today. Solid kid who is passionate about the game of basketball.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513234"],"_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-67a4dbee2a503"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Speed kills. That is one of the primary attributes this young lady possesses. Her ability to utilize her speed to impact the game is crazy good. She is a three-level scoring threat who can get to favorable spots to exploit on the offensive end. Defensively, she is active, getting steals,blocks, and hits the boards hard. She's always in “Go” mode, and her team feeds off her energy. Her length causes problems as she makes it difficult for opponents to operate. Look throughout her highlights; she plays each possession as if it were her last. Solid talent that continues to grow the more she is on the floor. A talented athlete who always impacts the game.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821879"],"_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-67a4dbee2a54b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you don't know the name as of right now, start keeping tabs on this young lady. A 3 level scoring threat who can fill it up. She can shoot it from the arc at a high clip, but also do work on the interior, displaying a nice set of footwork that enables her to finish around the rim. Strong, this kid is hard to body up as she creates leverage and finishes through people. She's a hidden gem that is about to be on display as her and her team are hot down the stretch. Crazy thing is, this kid is only getting started and will be on the radar of collegiate coaches sooner rather than later. Solid two-way prospect who is about to breakthrough.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409016"],"_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-67a4dbee2a58c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The University of West Alabama signee has been solid throughout the season. She has been solid around the blocks and in the mid-range, getting buckets at a consistent clip. She can stretch the floor out, hitting the 3 ball, giving her club a lift when it's needed. She makes her money by blocking shots and owning the boards. A necessity that helps propel clubs. This kid plays the game with so much passion. She is a solid piece to the Stewart's Creek attack. Look for her to finish out her senior season strong.</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='1242022' first='Layla' last='Pope']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Centennial","_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-67a4dbee2a61e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Though this sophomore season hasn't gone as planned, she is still working her tail off despite the outcomes. This kid has been getting after it, giving her best effort against some very tough teams. Layla has a nice game around the mid-range to go along with finishing at the rim. She has added and gotten comfortable with knocking down the 3, but inside the arc, she excels. She also contributes on the defensive end by getting boards and steals. Look for her to continue to grow and be a solid piece for Centennial to build around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->