New Jersey + New York: Names To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out 5 players who I believe you need to be aware of around New Jersey and New York.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1199464"],"_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-69c54aab02356"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Natalija will suit up for United NJ P24 U16 this season after an impressive sophomore campaign where she proved she can physically dominate beyond her years. She plays with strength around the basket, using her frame to finish through contact, while also showing a smooth jump shot. Natalija can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim, and her accolades—including an HWS championship, first team all-conference, and all-county honors—highlight her impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913935"],"_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-69c54aab02273"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abigail is set to play for New Jersey Rise Select 40 after helping lead her team to a 26-5 record and a Group 2 State Championship. She brings strong fundamentals around the basket, using solid footwork to score with post moves. Abigail hustles relentlessly on the offensive glass for second-chance points and moves well without the ball to find easy looks. She can also step into mid-range shots, making her a versatile scoring option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913917"],"_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-69c54aab0204f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Calista has a very bright future and is already drawing praise at a high level, including recognition from an Ivy League coach. She helped her team earn a top-10 ranking in New Jersey and impacts the game with her quickness and scoring ability. Calista moves extremely well without the ball, can knock down shots off screens, and uses a deep mid-range bag—featuring step-backs—to create space. She also finishes strong at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["651486"],"_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-69c54aab02172"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grace opened her AAU season with [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] U17 by helping her team get off to a 3-0 start. She has a smooth, consistent three-point shot and excels in transition, running the floor hard to generate easy scoring opportunities. Defensively, Grace contests drives effectively without fouling, and offensively she shows good awareness by attacking the paint and kicking out to open teammates when help defense collapses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Emi Resendiz","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mamaroneck High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='714688' first='Empire' last='State Blue Flames']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69c54aab02543"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emi is coming off a strong sophomore varsity season and will now compete with the [program_tooltip program_id='714688' first='Empire' last='State Blue Flames'] on the P32 circuit. She is explosive with the ball, able to beat defenders in the open court and finish with either hand at the rim. Emi also has a smooth three-point shot and can create her own looks in the mid-range using moves like sidesteps and step-backs, making her a tough cover at all levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->