Impactful Prospects at SUTS New Year Classic

With so many quality players on the floor at the New Year's Classic, it was impossible to capture every impactful performance in one story. Beyond the primary standouts, there were many other players whose contributions influenced the outcome. These additional standouts also made winning plays and left a clear impact on the tournament.    [player_tooltip player_id='811411' first='Ronneisha' last='Thomas'] brought energy and toughness on both ends. She handled the ball, applied strong on-ball pressure defensively, and attacked the offensive glass from the guard position. Quick to the ball and relentless in pursuit, she converted inside off hustle plays and used her quickness to create second-chance opportunities. Thomas is a high-motor guard who impacts winning beyond the scoreboard       [player_tooltip player_id='514584' first='Casey' last='O'Connell'] capitalized on opportunities, knocking down a clean corner three and later finishing a press break with a crafty reverse left-handed layup. She showed poise, timing, and finishing ability in space, making her presence felt without forcing the action. O'Connell is one of the top stretch four prospects in her class. She creates scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. With her ability to draw the defense out, she creates driving lanes for her talented and speedy guards.     [player_tooltip player_id='515003' first='Isabella' last='Aloisio'] was a knock-down perimeter shooter with range and confidence. The young guard shot the ball with a smooth shooting motion and quick release, making her dangerous on the catch. Aloisio also handled the ball effectively and initiated the fast break. She delivered several impressive passes, including a sharp advance pass to a cutting wing for the bucket. Aloisio is reliable floor spacer who can also facilitate when needed.     [player_tooltip player_id='248376' first='Arianna' last='Robinson'] played with instincts and creativity. She attacked going left and right and showed an ability to get to the rim and score or make plays. On one play, she penetrated the paint and delivered a perfectly timed bounce pass to her post. The two-way guard also came up with a steal on the press before finishing with a great deal of craftiness in transition. Robinson's feel for the game stands out—she makes plays that don't always show up on paper but leave an impression.     [player_tooltip player_id='956335' first='Brakayla' last='Anderson'] Plays with pace and attacks the rim with speed. Consistently put pressure on the defense, drawing fouls and getting to the free-throw line. Showed confidence in the midrange, including a clean pull-up off an inbounds play. Uses her quickness well to get into scoring spots.     [player_tooltip player_id='1273442' first='Brianna' last='Nolan'] was an aggressive and disruptive defender who made plays in the passing lanes, highlighted by a steal and score off an interception. She was quick with the dribble and comfortable operating in pick-and-roll, delivering a nice pass to the big. Nolan displayed shot-making ability with a smooth stop-and-pop at the free-throw line and also showed the ability to create space for pull-up jumpers.

With so many quality players on the floor at the New Year's Classic, it was impossible to capture every impactful performance in one story. Beyond the primary standouts, there were many other players whose contributions influenced the outcome. These additional standouts also made winning plays and left a clear impact on the tournament.