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<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["541422"],"_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-6825e7d78a811"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">D-I programs already know about [player_tooltip player_id='541422' first='Nariah' last='Nelson'], a potent three-level scorer that averaged 22 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks per game. The lefty loves to attack nearly exclusively left, powering her way to the rim with And-1s and launching deep threes off the dribble. Nelson has a good post up game, using her physicality to get deep position. Developing her right hand will help diversify her attack and make her even more unpredictable with the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["610845"],"_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-6825e7d78a86c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fluellen has played well on the big stage, one of the top assist leaders in the 3SSB. Kerri holds multiple D-I offers. She's an electric guard with a smooth game. Fluellen is a talented scorer off the dribble, really good at getting to her pull-up jumper. Kerri is a skilled ball handler that can beat pressure. She has big-game experience and seemingly always delivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["476460"],"_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-6825e7d78a8b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellison is on the verge of cementing herself as a D-I prospect. Her intangibles and understanding of the game are through the roof, the daughter of a former head coach. Steinhauer is wiry and thin, but there is lean muscle on her frame and she plays with functional strength, a tough finisher through contact and a crafty slasher who doesn't easily get moved off her spot. Ellison has developed a hitch her jump shot but it's a mechanic that hasn't altered how good of a shooter she is. Steinhauer scores from all over and is a quick instinct defender.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["630665"],"_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-6825e7d78a8f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The state championship winning playmaker has length and court vision. She's a great passer and a dangerous three-point shooter with deep range. The rangy guard is a huge factor on defense, routinely gathering steals and blocking shots. Carlson stuffs the stat sheet nightly. Adding a downhill element to her game will help her off the dribble game. D-II programs should be all over her with small D-I schools tracking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["850524"],"_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-6825e7d78a92f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martin's hustle and feel for the game separates her from guards down south. She's a lead-by-example tone setter with how hard she plays. [player_tooltip player_id='1242017' first='Davis' last=''] is an aggressive defender and a heady offensive player. She is quick to diagnose plays and often gets to loose balls before others can react. Martin averaged 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 4.7 steals per game as a junior. NAIA, D-III and D-II programs should take a look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["476495"],"_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-6825e7d78a96c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">KK was a key cog in Creekview's Sweet 16 season. Not only does she handle the ball and facilitate but she packs a punch offensively, good at getting to her floater in the lane and becoming a steady three-point shooter that can fill it up in bunches. Hamby makes others around her better. She's a gritty on-ball defender. Anderson offered back in 2023. Expect more D-II schools to jump in her final season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->