2027s That Shine

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior season is a fun year where athletes are really stepping into their roles on the court and taking on more leadership responsibilities as that move into the title of upperclassmen.  The holiday season also bring tournaments with unique matchups.  Here are some juniors that I've seen and that should be on our radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["878862"],"_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-693a2e46381ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaelyn McCarter had a nice take pushing the tempo in transition, putting up the shot fake, and hitting her teammate for the open shot.  She turned right around and grabbed another steal pushing it back the other direction.  She doesn't back down from getting loose possessions even diving on the floor going after them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["946237"],"_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-693a2e4638236"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='946237' first='Jewel' last='Gully'] was aggressive with the ball hitting her midrange jumper and going to work on the block using her body to seal off opponents.  She was following shots grabbing rebounds and using offensive boards for her own gain.  She continued to dominate on all levels throughout the game making tough baskets through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221166"],"_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-693a2e4638280"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1221166' first='Nicole' last='Amend'] moves well with the ball getting to the rim, and she flashes to the basket ready for the pass.  She can set up some offensive plays around the perimeter getting her team going.  She used her length to deflect passes on defense.  She was tough on her drives to the basket making it count through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1222714"],"_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-693a2e46382c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1222714' first='Kimaya' last='Barnes'] was making sharp passes up the court hitting her teammates in stride.  She had some tough takes to the rim, too, and she had a quick stop pulling up for jumpers when it was the best decision.  Her quickness was effective all over the court making sure she was getting into position to make a play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->