2028s: The Big Jump

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time for the latest updates to the Prep Girls Hoops North Carolina rankings.&nbsp; We've had the rest of the high school season and even the beginning of the travel season to evaluate a lot of these athletes, so let's start with the stock risers of the class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120329"],"_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-683f8912336b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1120329' first='Sophie' last='Montana'] came into high school ready to lead her team no matter who is on the court with her.&nbsp; She can handle the ball running plays, and she does an excellent job finding the openings knocking down big shots from around the perimeter.&nbsp; She makes adjustments at the rim to score some points and draws defenders toward her opening up the court for her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["658948"],"_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-683f891233712"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='658948' first='Justice' last='Alexander'] is a big reason her Concord Academy team was in the state championship, and she is continuing that high level play with her grassroots team this spring.&nbsp; She moves well around the arc, finding the opening, but she's versatile being able to score anywhere on the court.&nbsp; She can get on the block scoring off an entry pass or an offensive rebound.&nbsp; Her ability to handle the ball and set up some offensive sets is always helpful, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120351"],"_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-683f89123375d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1120351' first='Finley' last='Sherrill'] has already shown her opponents why coaches design plays to get her the ball and knock down her shot from deep.&nbsp; She does well coming off of screens timing her cuts and positioning perfectly to get the open look and make her three pointers.&nbsp; She has great height, too, being versatile on defense guarding a range of players filling in whatever role her team needs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120353"],"_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":1254279,"_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-683f8912337b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1120353' first='Emma' last='Fuller'] has certainly mastered the pick and roll providing a screen to her teammates and rolling right to the basket being ready for the entry pass and bucket.&nbsp; Her height and wide stance definitely take up space in the paint, and she does well getting into position to score off the entry pass.&nbsp; That length is sure to get some blocks on defense, too, being able to track the ball and swat it away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->