Who Are the Rising Names You Need to Know Right Now?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some student-athletes that have been excelling in recent play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["341008"],"_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-69b75a99aaa72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gabby had a strong season at Newman and earned NEPSAC Class AAA All-Star honors. She has one of the smoothest step-back three-pointers around, shifting defenders and creating plenty of space to get her shot off. With the ball in her hands she combines strength and quickness, making her extremely difficult to stop when attacking downhill. She also sees the floor very well, firing accurate passes to teammates spotting up along the perimeter or cutting to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1217907"],"_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-69b75a99aaaf9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jali put together an impressive freshman season, earning both NEPSAC All-Star and All-ISL honors while establishing herself as one of the top young players in the league. She brings poise beyond her years when handling the ball, calmly directing her teammates and not letting defensive pressure speed her up. Offensively she can score from all three levels, knocking down threes, creating mid-range space with spins and fadeaways, and attacking the rim where she finishes strong and draws fouls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897837"],"_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-69b75a99aab57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Geornae built an outstanding resume with WCAC First Team All-Conference honors, VISAA First Team All-State recognition, and back-to-back state championships. She played consistently well all season and will compete on the EYBL circuit this spring with Fairfax Stars 17U. She attacks the basket with strength, using her body to create space and shield the ball from defenders. She also embraces the physical side of the game, taking charges and contesting shots while dominating the glass on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["651476"],"_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-69b75a99aabd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avery played well for the SJV Lady Lancers throughout the playoffs and now looks to carry that momentum into the upcoming AAU season. She brings strong energy on the offensive glass, frequently creating extra scoring opportunities for her team. Defensively she has quick hands and applies pressure to opposing guards, often forcing turnovers. She also does a good job advancing the ball quickly in transition to open teammates and attacks the basket efficiently with just a few quick dribbles.</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":"Keira Martin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Barrington","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"BCRI","_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-69b75a99aace3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keira made an immediate impact as a freshman, earning Second Team All-Division 1 and All-Rookie honors. She played a key role in her team's Elite 8 win over Moses Brown, finishing with 16 points while knocking down several clutch shots late in the game. She also disrupted the opposing offense by jumping into passing lanes. When attacking the basket she stays committed to her straight-line drive and embraces contact, allowing her to finish tough plays and create and-one opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->