2029s That Shine

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's always an exciting time when there are new players to watch, especially when these freshmen are already making waves for their high school teams.  Here are some 2029s that I'm excited to follow in their high school careers.  Read over my notes from the Southeast Raleigh Thanksgiving Invitational, and decide for yourself!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1240336"],"_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-6940cb9b58357"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1240336' first='DeZiah' last='Oliver'] had some nice handles with the ball being aggressive driving against contact and knowing when to kick it out to her teammates for their shot.  She used every bit of her height jumping in front of passes, and she scored off of turnovers making solo fast breaks.  She didn't mind deflecting the ball away from guards trying to dribble by her.  She had some nice takes to the rim rolling the ball off her fingertips.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1093085"],"_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-6940cb9b583cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1093085' first='Zoe' last='Whitfield'] was moving well on defense flashing into the passing lanes to grab the steal, and she can take the turnovers herself to the other end getting some points.  She didn't back down from contact being quick as she moved with the ball.  She handled the ball well facilitating offensive plays and directing her teammates where to go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165302"],"_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-6940cb9b5841b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1165302' first='Aaliyah' last='Ballard'] had some nice range with her shot making it count from around the perimeter.  She did well driving and dishing to her teammates for their own shots.  She hustled after the ball going after loose possessions.  She was sliding behind the defense heading to the block looking for the pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091777"],"_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-6940cb9b58463"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1091777' first='Makensey' last='Dillard'] had some tough takes to the basket not backing down from contact and making it count from the free throw line.  She knew how to pick the pocket of her opponents and grab the steal.  She was playing tough defense creating turnovers in many ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->