Grassroots Season Preview: 17u Posts to Watch in SoCal

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Featured in this article are elite bigs to keep an eye on as we dive into grassroots season. They dominate the boards and dominate the paint overall. Their on-court impact speaks for itself. After stellar junior-year campaigns, the ladies below are carrying that momentum forward in what looks to be a promising spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["843647"],"_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-68003d64ad5a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Cydnee</strong> has the size and mentality to dominate the paint regardless of her opponent. She imposes her will with ease and will be a huge difference maker, especially in up-and-down, 3pt heavy contests due to more rim-runs and offensive rebound opportunities. <strong>Cydnee</strong> runs the floor well and aggressively establishes position inside. Her volleyball background may play a role in her intensity and athleticism. Few bigs can contain <strong>Cydnee</strong> at the high school level from a physical standpoint. She will be the face of Why Not Premier 17u.</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":"Alana White","_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":"6'3u0022","_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":"St. Joseph ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='713882' first='Cal' last='Sparks'] EYBL","_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-6802cad949add"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Alana</strong> has been a standout for several programs (Buena Park High, St. Joseph High, [program_tooltip program_id='713882' first='Cal' last='Sparks'] EYBL). She knows how to play with other great players, essential for team success in grassroots. <strong>Alana</strong> covers so much ground as an off-ball defender. Tremendous potential on that end of the floor. She is a legit thief defensively. Guards who penetrate the paint have to be very careful with the ball when she is in the area. Almost 4 steals per game this past high school season! <strong>Alana</strong> is a double-double machine who can also hit the open jumper. She has pinpoint accuracy on outlet passes off defensive rebounds. Relentless pursuit of the ball has resulted in offensive rebounding dominance. <strong>Alana</strong> also plays with a certain type of confidence and swagger that will be must-see in the frontcourt this spring and summer.</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":"E'Niece Ray","_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":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Perris","_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-67e334c146410"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>E'Niece</strong> is the type of big guards would love to play with. She has no interest in being a point forward.<strong> E'Niece</strong> doesn't like to dominate the paint, she loves it! As a scorer, she has a fearless, relentless approach that many bigs need but lack inside. <strong>E'Niece</strong> has all the tools you're looking for defensively. Low defensive stance, active hands, and great anticipation. She constantly generates steals and deflections at a high rate for her position. Plenty of raw talent as an on-ball and off-ball defender. Several fastbreak opportunities on the horizon for her squad this spring/summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["843662"],"_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-6802cad949ba5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 2-sport standout (volleyball) is a stretch big and all-around athlete. <strong>Abby</strong> is very fundamentally sound. She keeps opposing bigs uncomfortable and away from the basket. Very mobile with soft hands to catch and finish around the basket. <strong>Abby</strong> is quick off her feet with an even quicker 2nd jump. She has more than enough skill to play on the wing exclusively. Her ranking is no fluke whatsoever. <strong>Abby</strong> is long, skilled, and a prototypical modern-day prospect.</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":" Madilyn Stonebraker","_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":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Santa Paula","_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-67e334c146626"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Madilyn</strong> is one of the more versatile defenders in the entire state. She is another volleyball player with traits that clearly translate to hoops. <strong>Madilyn</strong> plays her role to perfection and doesn't even need the ball. She is an enforcer inside and plays very hard. Earned All-CIF honors as a sophomore. <strong>Madilyn</strong> may be a bit undersized, but she has consistently outperformed quality bigs in head-to-head matchups. <strong>Madilyn</strong> had three games on the high school season with 20+ rebounds and 5+ blocks each, all of which led to blowout victories.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->