A Few 2027-2028s to Watch from Lady Rivals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Rivals program is loaded with talent, and today I'm highlighting just a few of their promising 2027s and 2028s. Each of these players brings something different to the floor, and this is only a glimpse of the depth within the program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["970534"],"_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-68dbe751566ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lily is the kind of point guard who refuses to settle. She's aggressive, always looking to get into the paint — whether to score, dish, or draw contact. Once she gets downhill, she uses body control, and strong hands to finish in traffic. Her footwork stands out too, allowing her to create space and stay balanced at the rim. And if defenders sag, she'll punish them with the open three.<br>Lily's effort doesn't stop on offense. She's active defensively, digging in for stops and turning steals into extra possessions. She's fun to watch and changes the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934226"],"_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-68dbe75156767"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saige is a high-IQ guard who continues to rise in her ranking. She's a playmaker, able to score at all three levels while also keeping her teammates involved. She's a good passer and a natural facilitator, who creates offense for her team. With her combination of skill and feel for the game, Saige is a combo guard to watch with a very bright future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["352995"],"_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-68dbe751567af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexa is a small forward who is fun to watch. She runs the floor hard, pushes the ball for easy baskets, and can step out to knock down the three. Off the dribble, she has the quickness to beat defenders, and she knows when to take advantage of mismatches by posting up. What makes her stand out to me is her defense. At 6'1”, Alexa can guard multiple positions, get stops, and protect the rim. At 6'1”, she's both a matchup nightmare on offense and a problem on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055985"],"_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-68dbeb0ed19a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nyasia is a point guard with excellent handle, poise, and pace. She uses her quickness and control to get into the lane to score or distribute. Her crossover is tough, and she's effective at scoring and creating out of ball screens. Nyasia also has an outside shot and midrange, making her a threat at all three levels. What sets Nyasia apart is her craftiness — the way she uses her footwork and pace to stay unpredictable. The NEPSGBA Class C Player of the Year, she's already proven herself and is only getting better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->