Preseason Prospects – which underclassmen are set to shine?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fall's here, and we're super excited for women's high school basketball to be back! Preseason's already going strong, so keep an eye out for all the talented young athletes ready to shine this season. If you're catching any games in Louisiana, here are some ladies you absolutely have to see.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you haven't read my first article, please click the link below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Preseason Prospects – which underclassmen are next up? Part 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/10/preseason-prospects-which-underclassmen-are-next-up/">https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/10/preseason-prospects-which-underclassmen-are-next-up/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can follow me on IG or X @Coachlathan for more content.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["895600"],"_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-69023223546a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crawford, a Power Forward for Red River High School's Class of 2027, stands at 6'1" and presents a significant challenge to offensive players in the paint. Her stature and reach provide her with a considerable advantage over many players in her class and district division. She is an exceptional rebounder and paint protector, consistently demonstrating her strength and skills on the defensive end of the court. Crawford is a formidable presence on the team. Much of Crawford's offensive contribution stems from fast break opportunities, where she skillfully creates space and drives to the basket. She is also proficient at scoring second-chance points and is capable of handling the ball when necessary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["881427"],"_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-690238afbc96c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaylee's a Small Forward for Many, and she's a really promising young player. You gotta keep an eye on her. Kaylee's got so much to her game. On offense, the first thing you notice is how confident she is with her basketball skills. She just oozes confidence when she plays. The way she moves and handles herself on the court is like she's been doing it forever. Kaylee can score from anywhere. She drains three-pointers like it's nothing. She can also drive to the basket for an easy score. Kaylee handles the ball and the pressure super well for her age. As she keeps getting better, she's gonna be a real headache for everyone else.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489566"],"_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-690238afbc9de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='489566' first='Zara' last='Baker'] Zara, also known as "Z," is a Combo Guard for Parkway High School in Bossier, Louisiana, and is a member of the Class of 2026. This upcoming season, she will have the opportunity to play alongside another skilled ball handler at the Point position, which will allow her to play more off the ball. Playing as the two this season is expected to provide her with more scoring opportunities compared to previous seasons. Zara possesses the ability to shoot three-pointers and consistently make mid-range shots, and her skills have shown significant improvement. Zara is also an unselfish player, often involving her teammates for easy scoring opportunities when they arise. Zara is certainly a player to keep an eye on as she enters her final season at Parkway.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1231832"],"_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-690245e068a98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1231832' first='Morgan' last='Housley'] Morgan, a point guard for Red River High School's class of 2027, demonstrates excellent ball-handling skills and exceptional court vision. She consistently maintains awareness of the game's progression, effectively identifying open teammates for scoring opportunities. Morgan is always actively involved in the play, whether she possesses the ball or not, and frequently creates chances to score from beyond the arc or by driving to the basket for a layup. Her high level of energy is also evident in her aggressive defensive play.</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":1353509,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kylie LaRoux","_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":"5'3u0022","_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":"Many High School","_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-690245e068b44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kylie LaRoux, a member of the Many High School class of 2026, is entering her senior year. Kylie demonstrates excellent communication skills on the court with her teammates, both defensively and offensively. Although she is a smaller guard, this does not hinder her from playing defense with an unstoppable intensity. Her aggressive style and hustle plays truly stand out. She consistently forces turnovers through her ball pressure and confident play. Offensively, it would be unwise to leave Kylie open beyond the arc, as she possesses the ability to successfully make three-pointers. She is a prolific scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->