First Coast Post “Live Period” Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first live period of the travel season is behind us and several players played well. Some had breakout performances while others raised their stock. In this article we recognize some of these prospects who have caught the attention of coaches, writers, etc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["400786"],"_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-681156949d125"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='400786' first='Imani' last='Henderson'] looked to have gained that passion and touch on the floor and looked like the Henderson from two years ago. A college coach saw her when she was young and stated how talented she was and how she was probably not even aware at that early age. This past weekend, many coaches saw the same thing. Henderson ran the floor well, scored in the paint, and had some nice mid-range jump shots. Defensively, she covered well on the inside and also made her presence felt on the perimeter, getting steals and interceptions. Henderson has the talent and a few more tournaments like this past week and her stock will significantly rise. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819896"],"_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-681158774ea55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='819896' first='Ashantii' last='Williams'] (pictured above) played well this past week and turned some heads. The versatile forward showed her skills on both sides of the ball. On defense she showed she could cover multiple positions with her length and quickness. On offense, she ran the floor well, posted up smaller guards, and maneuvered past centers and forwards with her speed and athleticism. Williams is a player who does the small things on the court: rebounds, hustles on both ends of the floor, and is a consummate team player. She played well and a few eyes were opened after this past weekend.</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":"Jania Ervin ","_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":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"San Jose Prep","_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-68115a42794e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Janie Ervin gained some traction this past weekend and made some folks take notice. The athletic guard is a floor spacer who can shoot the three, especially from the corners. She can also handle the rock and can score going to the rim, even through contact. Ervin is committed to playing solid defense and does a good job playing help-side defense. She has a good understanding of pace and speed and does a good job of playing with both. She was a sleeper and is one to keep your eyes on this travel season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514522"],"_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-68115db272fe3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='514522' first='Morgan' last='Cremen'] played very well this past weekend really showed her versatility and ability to adapt when playing on a team with a lot of talented guards. Cremen is showing the versatility that coaches love. She is a dominant player on the ball, but is showing her ability to move without the ball and the ability to score without initiating the play. Her defense is as good as ever and Cremen uses her speed and physicality to play up on defense and disrupt the flow of the opponent. She will be a player to continue to watch throughout this travel season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514625"],"_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":717805,"_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-68115db273043"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='514625' first='Sophia' last='Scibelli'] was on fire this past weekend and even a few coaches have commented on her shooting and scoring. Once coach estimated that Scibelli may have had two back to back 25 point performances. She consistently hit her patented step back three time and time again and was probably one of the top shooters in her division. this past weekend. Scibelli can shoot the three off the catch and off the dribble. If a defender closes out too fast, she can make a defender pay. The shooter is really improving her stock with solid play and coaches are paying attention. Scibelli will be a player to keep an eye the remainder of this travel season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["638560"],"_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-681160a11cd99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='638560' first='Gianna' last='Crawford'] had a solid tournament from the reports received. The young baller showed her versatility with a few coast to coast plays off the rebound. Crawford has good handling ability and has the knack for "grabbing and going." Crawford rebounded well, scored in the paint and outside of the paint as well. Crawford has soft hands, good footwork, and shoots a nice shot around the rim. she played well and played complimentary ball with her teammates. Crawford is a young player to keep your eye on throughout this travel season. she is a special young player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->