Now on the Board (II)/ 2027s Making Their Watchlist Debut

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops North Carolina is updating their rankings this month.&nbsp; The class of 2026 saw some new names and stock risers.&nbsp; It's time to chat about some new names added to the 2027 list.&nbsp; Here are some notes from seeing these athletes compete this high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648644"],"_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-696aecd0ba35e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1648644' first='Christina' last='Drake'] showed off her range knocking down the deep ball finding the opening and making it off the pass.  She continue to make her cuts effectively getting into the gaps making herself an easy target for the pass.  She was sliding well into help-side defense using her length to protect the basket.  She knew how to use what the defense was giving her posting up and sealing off opponents or rolling off the screen to get the pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648650"],"_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-696aecd0ba3c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1648650' first='Jenna' last='Hayes'] showed off her range shooting the ball several times making three points for her team.  She was aggressive attacking the basket not backing down from contact, and she made it count from the free throw line.  She had a nice take to the basket kicking it out to her teammates in a crucial late game situation making sure her team came away with some points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648655"],"_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-696aecd0ba48a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1648655' first='Lariah' last='Best'] was an asset in the paint using her height to protect the basket.  She moved well flashing to the openings, and she was aggressive getting to the rim.  She did well with grabbing rebounds on both ends of the court.  She slid into the openings dropping to the block for the pass and bucket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648658"],"_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-696aecd0ba4e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1648658' first='Grace' last='Bardeen'] had a nice shot block in transition.  She was boxing out well on defense making sure she was the only one who could get the ball.  She runs the floor well being ready for the pass in transition and making the right adjustment to get some points.  She was constantly flashing to the right spot getting the entry pass from her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->