Sizzling Sophomores from Texas Jamboree

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Uh oh, here ya go</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091555"],"_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-692e34911f44b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jefferson grabbed my attention right here at this event last season,<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/11/freshmen-help-fire-up-texasjamboree/"> see evaluation here, </a></em></strong>and yes, her being <strong>"long and athletic"</strong> with plenty of upside played a part in it. Fast forward to a year later, and she's stronger off the dribble, as well as around the basket, as she finished on putbacks. Her defense has gotten better, including timing to block shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["985935"],"_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-692e34911f4e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith also gave me an eyeful last season at this event, <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/11/freshmen-help-fire-up-texasjamboree/">see evaluation here,</a></em></strong> and seeing her not only blow by defenders in the set, but she turned the turbo on in the open court in transition. Her poise under pressure is a plus, so is her court vision, but she uses her athleticism wisely, and the heat she applies <strong>"on the ball"</strong> was nice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["757422"],"_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-692e34911f561"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith had me drop that<strong> #D1Lock </strong>on her in the 7th grade, and she's made tons of my Tip Sheets, including the one from here last year <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/lynnden-smith/">see evaluations here</a></em></strong>. She's heady, she stays calm, and she thinks the game, on both ends, and her being able to score multiple ways, in the flow, or just taking over, is always a joy for me to see </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["985937"],"_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-692e34911f5e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lacour has shown me she can stand out in various settings, <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/kyana-lacour/">see evaluations here</a></em></strong>,<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/kyana-lacour/"> </a></em></strong>but watching her shoot the ball with confidence from anywhere on the court, while being defended, <strong>JUST DID IT</strong> for me. Her range has gotten deeper, her <strong>"catch and shoot"</strong> has gotten better, and so has her court vision </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["985926"],"_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-692e34911f66b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bankett was one of the standouts at the<strong> PGH Freshman Showcase </strong>and again during the club season<strong><em> <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/jada-bankett/">see evaluations here,</a></em></strong> but I'm expecting a breakout season for her because she has become more explosive off the dribble to score, as well as off the ground to score, and with her variety of moves, coupled with solid court vision, she's on to something </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["985934"],"_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-692e34911f6f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Guidry continues to elevate her game as she elevates on her jumper, and on the most recent update, she was a <strong>STOCK RISER, <em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/kailey-guidry/">see evaluations here</a></em></strong> . She's implemented the slight<strong> HEZ </strong>to get the defender off balance, yet her pull-up jumper, as well as her<strong> "stop and pop"</strong> are both nice and effective. Her body control on her finishes, and her defense was solid </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1459488"],"_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-692e34911f773"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gilbert, how can I say this, <strong>"went completely off" </strong>as she brought heat on both ends of the court. Her<strong> "on the ball"</strong> pressure was smothering at times; she also played the passing lane, yet she also passed by defenders off the dribble to score. Nice body control after contact, and her pull-up jumper gave defenders problems </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1277428"],"_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-692e387467a0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thurmond has so much upside that it's no telling how high she will climb, and she's shown that so many times, <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/brylee-thurmond/">see evaluations here</a></em></strong>. The thing that impresses me the most is that she plays within herself and does so many things that don't necessarily show up on a stat sheet. Don't get it twisted, her defensive pressure can change the momentum, and her shooting, both from outside and off the dribble, are big pluses </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->