The Next Generation: Hoopers Ready to Make Their Mark

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are 5 young hoopers to keep an eye on moving into the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055861"],"_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-69c154a1bebfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella is a crafty scorer who closed the season strong, earning championship game MVP honors and building momentum heading into AAU play with the Bay State Jaguars. She finishes creatively around the basket with reverse layups and inside-hand scoops, showing strong body control. Ella is also a dangerous three-point shooter, capable of heating up quickly and knocking down shots in bunches to swing momentum for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["979232"],"_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-69c154a1bec70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zaida put together a standout sophomore season, earning all-state honorable mention along with all-division and all-class honors while averaging 16 points, 5 steals, and 4 assists per game. She is explosive off the dribble, needing just a few efficient moves to get from the perimeter to the rim. Zaida finishes well with either hand and consistently punishes defenders who pressure too high by blowing past them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["922619"],"_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-69c154a1becee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delaney had an impressive junior campaign, earning all-state, first team all-division, and first team all-class honors while also reaching the 1,000-point milestone. She excels in the mid-range, elevating high to make her shot difficult to contest. Delaney uses her size effectively to finish over defenders and will look to carry her strong play into AAU competition with BCRI.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1005128"],"_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-69c154a1bed3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riley is a high-motor guard who impacts the game in multiple ways, particularly as a floor general. She does a great job setting up her team's offense and pushing the pace while staying under control. Riley contributes defensively with steals and blocks, and offensively she attacks the paint, draws attention, and finds open teammates. She also has a soft-touch floater that allows her to finish over length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1060409"],"_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-69c154a1bed8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooklyn had a highly productive season, averaging 15 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals per game while earning all-class and all-division honors. A lefty with a tight handle, she is a confident perimeter shooter who can knock down shots or attack closeouts effectively. Brooklyn sees the floor extremely well, consistently finding open teammates and creating scoring opportunities for others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->