Young Talent To Watch From The Expo

<!-- 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>With the season right around the corner, a lot of girls are gearing up for the season. After a grueling summer ball season, working out in the lab, kids are now getting some last days of both showcase events and open gyms out of the way. The season is slowly approaching, and sooner rather than later, it will be showtime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As I continue to evaluate those who attended the Tennessee Expo event, I am excited to see not only the attendees but also the young talent that will contribute to the landscape of Tennessee basketball this year. Don't get me wrong, 26s and 27s have been doing their thing. Now, 28s will be playing a bigger role and some 29s will be stepping into the fold, which makes for this season one of the more exciting ones that hasn't happened in a long time. When I think about the younger classes, I think of versatility. You will see girls who possess intangibles that enable them to excel in multiple areas. From size to speed and quickness, the younger class will be ready to compete right away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are just a few names to keep an eye out for. These young ladies were at the Expo and will be playing at a gymnasium near you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["928326"],"_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-68dd662fe44a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big-time shooter that will be dialing it up from deep. Has excellent size and length and will strike fear in opponents. Playing with a talented Coalfield group that will be looking towards getting back to the state. When she is on the floor, she can take advantage of mismatches, knock down the three-ball, and contribute on the boards. Look for her to have a tremendous year where she makes a lot of noise against the competition.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1166714"],"_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-68dd662fe4513"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big guard who can play in multiple spots on the floor. She can knock it down from the arc, the mid-range, and finish around the rim. She is aggressive on the boards, plays with relentless energy on D, and truly impacts the game in multiple ways. Look for her to come out and contribute to the Lady Bulldogs' success this upcoming season. A kid who is going to be an essential piece that will help the Bulldogs compete in a tough district.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232570"],"_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-68dd662fe4566"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough kid who is going to command the painted area. Offensively, she can work with her back to the basket as well as face up and score from the mid-range. Defensively, she will be physical, control the boards, and create tough shot opportunities for her opponents. Look for her to get some valuable court time as she helps Westview continue its winning tradition.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["902349"],"_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-68dd662fe45b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quick kid who will be a problem on defense. She is going to stay in people's grill, as defense is her calling card. She is going to be a pest on that end of the floor. Offensively, she is a heady distributor who handles the rock well, makes the right reads, and can score at will from multiple spots on the floor. Look for her to come in and contribute to the Lady Bears program, which is looking to take the next steps towards state contention.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884386"],"_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-68dd662fe4607"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tough kid who is going to play some valuable minutes for the Lady Lions ballclub. Shifty guard who shoots the three-ball well, but can also utilize her dribble to get downhill and finish at the rim. Plays solid on D, she's quick, fast, and can change direction easily to keep an opponent in front. She's going to be impactful this year as she can guard 1-3, but also rebound and get steals. Look for her to be a solid piece for this team as they look to punch their ticket back to Cookeville.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->