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<p>Some standout hoopers from this past weekend at ZG Nationals in Hanover, MA, and ZG Stars and Stripes the weekend before. I am constantly impressed with these young hoopers days that have a complete game on both offense and defense. You often see more of a focus on offense and shooting with young players now. However, these few were dominant on both offense and defense. Players who focus on a more well-rounded game are easily the players who are going to stand out more.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">When Anaiah is under the basket its a automatic bucket. No doubt this player can score. Her footwork is smooth and help her score with ease. She knows how to position herself in a way where she can grab every rebound and get a put back. I witnessed her score on a triple team under the basket. Nothing seems to stop her. Not only is she elite under the basket but she is outstanding at finding her teammates with crisp passes. If someone is wide open you best believe she's getting them the ball if she has it. The best part of her game or perhaps most entertaining is her blocks per game. Within 5 mins I counted 6 blocks. Needless to say she is a outstanding player with only more time to develop. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Santanna has a moter unlike any player I have seen. Her ability to constantly be at a sprint is so impressive. She has an incredible first step to the basket and makes her speed lethal on offensive. She can score from range and make it to the basket with ease. Not only does she have speed and ability to score but she also has the ability to jump higher than anyone on the court. She grabs rebounds like a true post player even at her guard size. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Emily is a guard that has zero issues dealing with pressure in the backcourt. Sees the floor well and makes smart, unselfish decisions when the ball is in her hands. She is only a 9th grader yet plays like a seasoned guard. She finishes at the basket through contact like a champ and almost always has a few and-1s per game. A reliable three-point shooter who spaces the floor extremely well and knocks down shots in rhythm. One of the team's strongest defenders as well. She disrupts passing lanes and applies constant pressure to her defender. Nothing is easy when Emily is guarding you. Most impressively she is able to guard bigger mismatches under the basket. Her game is only going to continue to get better and going to be a lethal shooter as she gets older. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Maya is widely recognized for her dominant double-double production, a stat line she seemingly puts up every time she steps on the court. Blessed with a naturally high motor, Maya sets herself apart not just with her size and length, but with her effort and consistency. She rebounds out of her area exceptionally well, displaying excellent instincts on both the offensive and defensive glass. Her second-jump ability and nose for the ball make her a nightmare for opposing forwards, even when facing size or physical mismatches. Offensively, Maya brings a developing post game that includes soft touch around the rim, strong drop-step finishes, and the ability to power through contact. [player_tooltip player_id='1255083' first='Maya' last='Lewis'] is a high-ceiling prospect who combines production, motor, and character at an elite level for her age. She's a walking double-double machine with a heart for the game and the grit to match. The foundation is there for something very special in the years ahead.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Sienna is a tough on-ball defender who takes pride in shutting down her matchup. Not only that she has great pace on both ends of the floor. Her motor seems to be endless and she can pick up speed quickly. She is smart at drawing contact and getting to the free throw line when she gets downhill. She can hit shots behind the arch as well but hands down her defense is the best part of her game in my opinion. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1255135' first='Giuliana' last='Decocq'] has great range and a quick first step. She knows when to attack the basket and how to draw a foul. Her ability to spread the floor when the ball is in her hand is elite. She has a consistent floater and can shoot from range. But the best part of her game has to be her defense. She is hungry for steals and seeks out any opportunity to grab one. With her speed and quickness it's an easier 2pts. Overall a great player on both ends of the floor. </p>
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Some standout hoopers from this past weekend at ZG Nationals in Hanover, MA, and ZG Stars and Stripes the weekend before. I am constantly impressed with these young hoopers days that have a complete game on both offense and defense. You often see more of a focus on offense and shooting with young players now. However, these few were dominant on both offense and defense. Players who focus on a more well-rounded game are easily the players who are going to stand out more.
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
CG/PG
CLASS
2028
State:
New England
School:
The Winsor School
Club:
ASA
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
PF
CLASS
2028
School:
Tantasqua Jr. High
Club:
No Excuse Produce
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