Jersey Live: EJ's Evals (Friday)

Let's dive into my notebook and check out players who not only caught my attention, but kept it!    So skilled at slicing through the defense. She got to the rim at will using impressive footwork and quickness. Confident dribble penetration; hard-nosed determination. Her ability to finish through contact blew me away; the harder the hits, the tougher she got. Nice pop on her shot; range extends beyond the arc.     One of the best drive-and-kick games I saw all day; skilled in transition. Reads the floor well and has a supreme understanding of spacing; high level of execution on set plays. Her court vision and awareness opened up the floor and created opportunities for her teammates.     Strong off the catch; knocked down 3's from the wing. Effortless shooter with a quick release. She doesn't waste time baiting the defense, instead she lets it fly with zero hesitation. She got downhill in speedy fashion on the break.     Confident release from long-range. She handled the ball with so much poise to dictate the flow of the game. Difference-maker when she's in the game; no wasted possessions.     She did a great job creating for herself from the mid-range; nice lift on her shot. She ran the point in a calm and collected manner, not allowing the defense to speed her up too much or get her out of sorts. Selfless drive-and-kick playmaker.     Pretty step-through move to maneuver around traffic in the paint and score. Committed on defense; she picked up the opponent at half-court and applied unsettling pressure. She sat in a stance and stayed in front of the ball.     Supremely scrappy. Very physical style of play. She shot the 3 ball at a high clip in what I like to call "easy money." Undeniable hustle for every loose ball. No shortage of energy or intensity.     Tremendous rebounder from the guard spot. So much bounce to her game. She skied in and pulled down boards over players much taller than her. Pesky, disruptive on-ball defense that made life miserable for the opponent. No shortage of competitive fire with Ashley!     She did a great job sticking with the play and following her own shot on misses. Tallied a handful of o-boards. Strong baseline rips and kick-outs; found shooters settled at the corners and collected dimes.     She was at her best in transition. Strong leading with her body on the drive. I loved how she wasn't afraid to take it to the heart of the defense and initiate contact. Laser-focused competitor.     She got several good looks at the basket; took quality shots. Confident attempts at corner 3's. Emerging handles and floater in the lane. She looks to add depth to her repertoire with the way she mixes up her shot selection.     Lots of bounce and athleticism to her game. Excellent 3-point shooter who can GO OFF if the defense doesn't press up. She made defenders pay when they chose to go under the screen.     Long and mobile. She battled hard in the post for positioning. Showed off range and ability to knock down deep 3's. Emerging multi-level scoring threat.     One of the best defenders I saw all day. Stifling ball pressure. She picked up the opponent full court and made life tough for her. Low stance, quick lateral movement to stay in front of the ball. Exhausting on-ball defense.     Tough finisher through contact. Strong and physical; doesn't allow herself to be bullied or overpowered easily. Stout defense; impressive rim protection without fouling. She turned back opponents looking to drive for easy layups.

Let's dive into my notebook and check out players who not only caught my attention, but kept it!