Heart of Texas Sunday Notes | Live Period Hoopers That Impressed

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second live period wrapped up this past weekend in Texas as the Heart of Texas. PGH Oklahoma Coach J Vick was in the gym evaluating talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are 6 players you may know or not know. One thing is they will be names to remember as they all should play at the next level </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The list is only six, but there will be plenty of hoopers in Mansfield ready to make noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1093342"],"_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-6a0d0fee5e589"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There is something about lefty point guards that just stands out, Chezney put together an impressive performance with a complete game on both ends of the floor. A tireless worker defensively, she plays like a true ball hawk. Chasing down loose balls, battling for rebounds, and constantly making hustle plays that impact winning. When you watch her play, you know exactly what you are going to get every pgame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively, she excelled in an open floor style, whether it was five-out spacing or dribble-drive motion. She showed great court awareness making sharp passes on backdoor cuts when defenders overplayed, and she consistently found shooters on kick-out passes. Tough downhill driver that can get to the rim off a straight-line attack or by using the ball screen effectively. She played with great poise when handling the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Enjoyed watching Chezney play because she brings so many elements to the game. Enjoyed watching her play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260322"],"_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-6a0d0fee5e68b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For those that have seen Paisley play, I am probably not going to say anything different than what has already been written about this extremely talented young lady. For those who got the opportunity to watch her for the first time, it was simply fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tall guard with great size and a strong frame that will only continue to get stronger. She shoots it from the outside like a 2-guard, but can score on the blocks like a 4 just as easily. Great movement without the ball, cutting to the rim and finding scoring opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A player worthy of the rankings and definitely one to follow over the next few years to see where she lands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["947706"],"_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-6a0d0fee5e75f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A nice combo guard that can play the point guard or shooting guard as if they were her main positions on the floor. Let's handle the point guard position first. Great vision in the middle of the floor with her eyes up, looking to make that 25-30 foot pass in transition for an easy score. The vision is just as good in the half-court offense, reading the defense and seeing the cutter for the assist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A shooter that can score off the dribble or on the catch. Shot looks smooth and in rhythm, never rushed. Excellent hustler that did not mind mixing it up to win that 50/50 ball for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A player profile to check out as you will see the investment Emma makes in her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["984932"],"_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-6a0d0fee5e82a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Got the opportunity to make it over to Court 4 on Sunday to watch Emma play. A strong power forward that can absorb contact, although it seemed like she was giving out more than she was taking. A player you do not want to play behind in the post, as she has a strong power-dribble game inching her way closer before hitting you with a tough drop step finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scrappy on the boards, finding ways to keep rebounds alive long enough to gain possession. I also liked the way she ran the floor for a player her size. A 2028 prospect that should continue gaining attention this summer and heading into her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1733446"],"_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-6a0d0fee5e8f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tough combo guard that can run the point with confidence or slide over and knock down shots as the off guard. Strong downhill driver that gets into the paint creating scoring opportunities for herself and teammates. Makes good reads on the attack with timely drop-offs and kick outs to shooters. Great passer off the dribble, throwing accurate on-point passes and finding backdoor cutters in stride.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> I have seen her score in games before, so there is no doubt she can fill it up. The game I watched was more about controlling the team and tempo, and she did that at a level you would expect as a State Champion </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["829844"],"_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-6a0d0fee5ea3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long athletic forward that can make an impact around the paint with her length and soft hands. Showed the ability to do the work early on the blocks before the catch, creating scoring position and finishing with a soft touch off the glass. Comfortable stepping out to the 15-foot area where she knocked down the mid-range jumper in rhythm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scrappy rebounder that stayed active on the offensive boards, finding ways to score on putbacks and second-chance opportunities. Runs the floor well for her size, giving her team that rim runner option on breaks. in transition that can be led to the basket for easy finishes. A forward that brings versatility on both ends of the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->