Next Woman Up: Rising Stars in High School Basketball

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is a saying in the NFL, “ Next Man Up.” Normally, you may hear this saying if someone gets injured or if a player is having a poor performance. I am not using this saying to equate to either of those. I am using it because when someone transfers or a senior graduates, guess what, “ Next Man Up.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this business of high school basketball, I will say you never know when someone blooms or piques. Back in the day, you could say the majority of high school teams were veteran-heavy, juniors and seniors who waited their turn out. Nowadays, it's not so much the case as kids develop at a faster rate, and they become contributors early on in their high school careers. Chalk this up to the work they put in outside of normal practice hours, such as travel ball, etc. Kids are ready and able to compete at a high level right away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have had the opportunity to catch some kids who will be stepping in and stepping up in a big-time way this upcoming season. It's truly a Next Man Up mentality. It's not because it's their time per se, but more or less because they have earned this right. Check out some young ladies who will be the Next Man Up at their school. Well, let me rephrase that, Next Woman Up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1240342"],"_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-688647a4ba482"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A confident ballplayer who plays with a lot of grit and determination. This kid is a gym rat who will excel. Her game has grown each time she steps onto the basketball floor. She is a floor leader who knows how to run an offense efficiently. She can score from multiple spots on the floor, handle the basketball utilizing tight dribbles, deliver timely passes, and attack off the dribble and finish at the rim. She is solid on the defensive end, where she competes to gain extra possession for her club. This kid gets steals, rebounds, and more, playing hard on both ends of the floor. Look for her to step into a leadership role with the Lady Eagles ballclub. The club will be looking to fly high, and in turn, this young lady will help lead the charge.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1039159"],"_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-688647a4ba513"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A young lady who is about to become a big-time contributor for the Lady Patriots. This kid plays with a chip on her shoulder, and every time she steps onto the floor, she gets better and better. She is a kid who can dominate the painted area, utilizes multiple moves to put the ball in the hole. She can spread the floor out, knocking down mid-range jumpers, hitting 3s, and occasionally taking opponents off the dribble. She can be used in multiple actions, excelling in them as she finishes. Defensively, she is going to contribute on the boards. KD anticipates well, grabbing the ball with two, finding an outlet, and running her lane down the floor. This young lady keeps getting better. She plays with confidence, poise and is ready to tear up the district and help lead Page towards state contention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Franziska Kelly","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Collierville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688647a4ba608"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Mississippi GPLOY will be suiting up for Collierville. This young lady brings her 3-level scoring prowess across state lines to compete against some of Tennessee's best. She will look to help Collierville make a run at state. This kid plays with speed, power, and finesse, finding multiple ways to put the ball in the hoop. A fantastic two-way player, she brings not only talent with her but a tremendous work ethic that will surely create a new standard. This club has always had ballplayers who get after it. Franziska brings not only grit and determination, but also hope of hoisting up the gold ball at the end of the season. Look for her to make a statement early as she faces new challenges. <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jaliyah Kelly","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Collierville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688647a4ba6d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I can't leave one sister out of the article without mentioning the arrival of the other. Jaliyah also jumps across state lines, suiting up for the Lady Dragonettes. This multi-sport athlete brings grit and determination to the fold as she gets after it on both ends of the floor. She can score from multiple levels, but her ability to penetrate and to get downhill is impeccable. A heady ballplayer who plays with a motor. Look for her to challenge some of the best in the state and become one of the top players in her class. A solid kid who has a bright future.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252886"],"_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-688647a4ba74d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm a big fan of this young lady. Blessed with size and strength, she is a three-level scoring threat who can create off the dribble or catch and shoot. She plays with a chip on her shoulder, going hard every single possession on the floor. A confident young lady who will let it fly from anywhere on the floor. Her forte may be scoring the basketball; however, she, too, will turn around and defend like crazy. She contributes in multiple statistical categories. Just know that when she is on the floor, you must bring your best. She is a heady ballplayer who will exploit a weakness fast. Look for her to make some noise this upcoming season.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->