Prospects to See on the Final Day of the Champions Challenge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unfortunately, I was unable to make the trip up to Appleton this season due to things that took priority over basketball. However, that doesn't mean I can't earmark some players to see on the final day of the 2026 iteration of the Champions Challenge. Hopefully, before you, the reader, head out to the Champions Challenge tomorrow, you'll learn a few names from this article and want to see some players from off the beaten path.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751288"],"_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-69f6c49ada76f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Kenosha native is an athletic guard who played a crucial role for an Indian Trail team that had an excellent season in the Southeast Conference. Judon showed she could handle a high-usage role and help her team win games on the margins. She also has a competitive edge to her game and can make plays on both ends of the floor. She is a player who could impress some people if they haven't seen her play before.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1820200"],"_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-69f6c49ada7fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Pius XI guard is a kid who has made a name for herself as a competitive guard who doesn't shy away from any matchup defensively. Rivera has always been comfortable defending against the best players on the opposing team and relishes the challenge. She has also steadily improved on the offensive end of the floor over the past few seasons and has become a more consistent creator offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1794025"],"_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-69f6c49ada84c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Beaver Dam wing is a player who can connect the play on both ends of the floor. Gonzalez didn't have the best shooting season this past high school season, but still played significant minutes for a team that was one play away from winning a gold ball, and it's because she does all the little things. Her ability to defend multiple positions, move the ball on the offensive end, and communicate makes her a player who can impact the game even when shots aren't falling. The more I've seen her play, the more I've appreciated what she brings to the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["855854"],"_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-69f6c49ada897"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I always appreciate players who fly around the floor and play hard, and that's what Martinez is. She is a player who will generate extra possessions simply by being herself on the floor. She is also willing to crash the glass on both ends of the floor, and over the course of a season, she will win games by doing that. Even if she doesn't score, she can impact winning, which is something I love in a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->