Oregon 2028 New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five rising sophomores who were added to the class of 2028 rankings in the June update:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1015768"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1265229,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-686414ee5d4df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Five-foot-8 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1015768' first='Mila' last='Watson'] is a two-way playmaker with the stamina and IQ to run a strong, fast, and efficient offense from start to finish in a competitive club game. The rising sophomore (2028) is speedy with impressive handles and vision. She's effective in the pick-and-roll. She can hit the catch-and-shoot three. She can drive and dish. Watson is a quick on-ball defender and will hustle to win the 50/50. She was a productive starting point guard for [program_tooltip program_id='1035055' first='Northwest' last='Select'] this spring. Watson and Beaverton's starting point guard [player_tooltip player_id='832048' first='Dara' last='Oluwafemi'] could make for an exciting backcourt duo for the Beavers next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1015370"],"_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-686414ee5d55b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Six-foot-3 power forward [player_tooltip player_id='1015370' first='Liv' last='Barron'] has a big presence inside with good footwork and a soft touch around the rim. The Tualatin rising sophomore (2028) did not play her freshman season due to injury. She's been playing and developing this offseason with [program_tooltip program_id='837906' first='Maurice' last='Lucas Lady Enforcers'], one of the most competitive grassroots programs in the state. Barron can post up and drive. She has great hands to receive dimes from [player_tooltip player_id='1013738' first='Love' last='Lei Best']. Barron could be a great option to fill the big spot vacated by graduate Jordyn Smith, who signed with Cal Poly Humboldt in the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1231228"],"_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-686414ee5d5b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Five-foot-4 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1231228' first='Laila' last='Bauman'] is an athletic and tenacious defender with an explosive first step and high motor. The Lake Oswego rising sophomore (2028) plays relentless on-ball defense and anticipates the pass for the steal in the full-court press and half-court man-to-man. She creates offense out of her defense and has good handling and passing skills. Bauman plays up on the Lady Fly Select U16 team with 2027s, which speaks to her value on the court as a locked-in defender and developing playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232820"],"_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-686414ee5d600"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Five-foot-9 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1232820' first='Hayden' last='Decker'] is a shooter with a smooth finish from the midrange to three-point range. Her catch-and-shoot is nice and consistent. The Crook County rising sophomore (2028) has been putting in the work to speed up her game with Central Oregon Force this spring. She earned her way from the regional team to the national one over the past few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232849"],"_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-686414ee5d64f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Five-foot-8 wing [player_tooltip player_id='1232849' first='Lily' last='Griffin'] is a competitor who attacks the basket and rebounds. The rising sophomore (2028) was a spark off the bench for West Salem her freshman season. She played with confidence and hustle. Griffin can drive from the perimeter and finish tough takes to the rim through traffic. She crashes the offensive glass for putback points. She can make the pick-six play to pick up momentum for her team. Griffin played in competitive national tournaments with [program_tooltip program_id='713147' first='Oregon' last='Elite'] during the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->