High Potential Juniors, Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>AAU is over with and we are only a couple of weeks away from the start of school. Coming out of the summer, there have been a few Juniors who have picked up serious recruiting momentum in the last 6 weeks or so. Here's a look at a few 2027s that have the potential to break out in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1038932"],"_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-688a85c425618"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mercer County was probably the youngest team in the KHSAA last season. Izzie, as a Sophomore, was the oldest player in the top 9 of the rotation and there was only one Junior and one Senior on the roster. Carlton led the Lady Titans in scoring and rebounding and had to get most of her buckets with 2 or 3 opposing players draped all over her. This season should provide Izzie with more opportunities as her supporting class should all be older, stronger and smarter when the season gets here. Coach Souder is a Mercer County legend and he can rely on Carlton to help get the Lady Titans and their youth movement back to the top of the 12th region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["742036"],"_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-688a85c4256b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Custard came on strong last season for the Lady Cards after missing time due to transfer restrictions. Once she was on the court, Maya was the second leading scorer for Scott County at nearly 9 points per game. The Custard family are known to be good athletes in the Georgetown/Cynthiana area and Maya is no different. She uses a quick first step to get into the paint and score. If Maya can improve her three point shooting as a Junior, she should have a monster Junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["743649"],"_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-688a85c425720"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ashleah is another Valkyrie who has waited her turn to be in the spotlight at SHA and she should thrive this season as a defensive stopper. The daughter of a coach, Smith has the basketball IQ and motor that can make a difference in the game without necessarily filling up the scorebook. A quick guard, Smith can get into the paint and score or kick to teammates. With Sacred Heart in the beginning of life after Z Johnson, there should be plenty of opportunity for the Junior to earn more time on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["502108"],"_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-688a85c4257a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor County returns a lot of their roster and Avery is going to be one of the better secondary scoring options in the 5th region this season. A big time shooter who made 42% of her threes last summer, Raikes is a big difference maker for the Cards and their hopes of making it back to Rupp Arena next March. As her game continues to expand, look for Avery and [player_tooltip player_id='1050025' first='Kennedy' last='Deener'] to make the best 1-2 punch in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->