Massachusetts 28s Making an Impact

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read below about five sophomores around Massachusetts that have been making an impact on their respective team this AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1005132"],"_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-6a074c26ba8bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madeleine impacts the game on both ends with her defensive presence and perimeter shooting ability. She protects the paint well, blocking shots and making opponents think twice before attacking the rim. Offensively, she is a strong shooter from the wings, consistently knocking down catch-and-shoot threes even with defenders closing out hard. She also shows good vision when driving into the paint, kicking the ball out to open teammates once the defense collapses on her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1055935"],"_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-6a074c26ba912"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tori brings nonstop energy every time she steps on the floor. She hustles after loose balls and consistently makes the effort plays that help her team win. She is a reliable catch-and-shoot threat from beyond the arc and also has a smooth floater game when she gets into the paint, allowing her to finish over taller defenders. Off the ball, she moves well around the perimeter to create open looks from three-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1045923"],"_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-6a074c26ba93d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Koharu played well at the Gym Rat Challenge in Albany, helping her team go 2-1 on the weekend. Defensively, she pressures opposing guards as soon as they cross half court and uses her quick hands to force turnovers by poking the ball loose. She stays in front of ball handlers well and makes it difficult for opposing offenses to get comfortable. On offense, she consistently made smart passes that led to easy scoring opportunities for her teammates around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1797084"],"_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-6a074c26ba969"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caroline is off to a strong start this spring with the Bay State Jaguars. She is an excellent three-point shooter, but what makes her especially dangerous is her ability to attack closeouts and get all the way to the rim when defenders overcommit. She crashes the offensive glass hard, using her strength to secure rebounds and create extra possessions. At 5-foot-11, she brings great versatility with the ability to handle the ball on the perimeter while also being effective down low in the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1153116"],"_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-6a074c26ba98f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Naya turned in strong performances at both the Gym Rat Challenge and UA First Stop this spring. She has great anticipation defensively, jumping passing lanes to create steals that quickly turn into transition offense. She also showed strong shot-blocking ability throughout the weekend. Offensively, she is effective in drive-and-kick situations, getting into the paint and finding open teammates when the defense rotates toward her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->