Top Centers Going Into Their Senior Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at some of the top centers from around New England that are headed into their final season of high school basketball. These players have had successful high school careers and hope to finish off strong.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["998269"],"_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-6907d5cf685f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 6'5”, Fope's size and skill make it clear why she's ranked as the #1 center in New England's Class of 2026. When she catches the ball down low, it's nearly automatic. Her touch and positioning make her extremely tough to stop. On defense, Fope uses her long reach to block and alter shots, while also securing both offensive and defensive rebounds with ease. Opponents need to be prepared for a physical battle any time they match up against her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1264849"],"_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-6907d5cf6867b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daniella is a strong interior presence who attacks the paint with power and control. She's an outstanding rim protector, blocking numerous shots and making it tough for opponents to finish inside. Her ability to dribble up the court confidently with either hand is especially impressive for a player of her size. Daniella finishes through contact effectively with both hands and thrives in the pick-and-roll, where she and her teammates connect for easy baskets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["490491"],"_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-6907d5cf686df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eva shows a soft touch around the basket and makes her presence felt defensively in the paint. She's capable of spacing the floor, knocking down mid-range shots with confidence to keep defenses honest. Eva's unselfishness stands out as she draws defenders in and then finds open teammates for clean looks. She's also a strong rebounder who boxes out aggressively and battles hard for every loose ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["998356"],"_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-6907d5cf6873e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skyler is a smart defender who positions herself extremely well, excelling at help defense and disrupting passing lanes to create steals. Those steals often turn into fast break scoring opportunities for her team. On offense, Skyler is dependable down low. When her teammates feed her the ball in the post, they can count on her to convert consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280528"],"_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-6907d5cf6879c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaitlyn has a deep arsenal of post moves that she uses effectively to score inside, finishing smoothly with either hand. She moves well off the ball, cutting to open spaces and creating easy scoring chances for herself. Kaitlyn is also capable of stepping outside the paint and hitting mid-range shots with confidence. After averaging 10 points per game last season for Westford Academy, she's poised to elevate her game even further this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->