AAU Season: Players Stepping Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The AAU season has been a fun one here in the state of Washington with a lot of players showcasing their games in big ways. Here are some players who have been stepping up during AAU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='579810' first='Megan' last='Roberts'] </em></strong>- 2026 - Eastlake HS - Megan is a high IQ player who is shifty from the wing and knows how to utilize her moves to get open looks. She changes her change of pace quickly and can smoothly get down-hill to the bucket. Roberts is a Division 1 talent who can score from all 3 levels but also facilitate the offense to the highest level by getting all her teammates involved too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='586247' first='Kimora' last='Ross']</strong></em> - 2026 - Evergreen HS - Kimora is a quick, gritty guard who has an excellent mid-range game. She stops on a dime when getting down-hill, having a quick pull-up jumper which has a smooth release. Ross can defend full-court and keep turning opposing players, making them work to start setting up their offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='587258' first='Emaunii' last='Smith'] </em></strong>- 2026 - Kamiakin HS - She's an electric play-making wing who really knows how to attack the ball and finish at the rim. She uses her length to her advantage, being able to get to the bucket quickly and finish around the rim with her soft touch. She is going to thrive next season for Kamiakin and will be one of the biggest risers in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928852' first='Herbie' last='Wright'] </strong></em>- 2027 - Prosser HS - Herbie knows how to get the ball in the bucket, given she has the current record for the most points scored in a single season. She can score from all 3 levels, using her length in the paint to her advantage as well as being able to let it fly from deep and sink shots. Wright is strong on the defensive side, being able to guard multiple positions and be a key player to her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='974143' first='Celine' last='Wright']</strong></em> - 2027 - Archbishop-Murphy HS - Celine is a post player that, I believe, will take a big step next season after having a big sophomore year. She dominates the paint, sealing defenders and being able to box out with ease. She is strong with the ball too as she can keep it close to her when defenders in the paint are swinging for it. Wright has a soft touch at the rim too, being able to utilize both hands too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->