2027 and 2028 Players Running 4 The Roses - Championship

The second round of R4R in Kentucky featured another talented group of players. We'll start by taking a look at the upperclassmen who stood out and caught our attention.    Morgan has an excellent change-of-pace dribble we saw this weekend, and she kept defenders guessing with her ability to shift directions without losing control. She played with constant movement, always anticipating what will happen next instead of simply reacting. Her court vision is another strength, as she sees driving and passing lanes develop early, allowing her to attack open space or find teammates before the defense can recover. That combination of anticipation, ball handling, and decision-making makes her an effective playmaker who keeps the offense flowing and consistently puts her team in positions to succeed.     Addison is going to be a fun player to follow. She impacts the game on both ends of the floor, and one sequence summed up her potential perfectly—she blocked a shot, tracked down the deflection, then took it the other way for the bucket.   She competes with a high motor, makes winning plays, and has the versatility to affect possessions whether she's protecting the rim or finishing in transition. With her skill set and upside, Addison looks poised to provide a much-needed infusion of young talent for Westlake this winter and should be a player to watch as her role continues to grow.     Ava does an excellent job holding down the block, especially in a zone defense. She understands positioning, protects the paint, and uses her physicality to make life difficult for opposing post players. On the offensive end, she establishes deep position and wants the ball on the block. When her teammates reward her for sealing her defender, she consistently turns those touches into points or earns trips to the free-throw line by playing through contact. Her willingness to battle inside and embrace the physical side of the game makes her a dependable interior presence, and as her offensive game continues to develop, she'll become an even bigger focal point while remaining a reliable anchor in the paint defensively.     Audrey is a true spark plug on the floor. When her energy level rises, the rest of her team seems to feed off it, making her the kind of player who can change the momentum of a game through effort alone. Her size and ability to cover ground work to her advantage on both ends of the floor, whether she's closing out on shooters, chasing down loose balls, or getting into passing lanes. She competes with relentless intensity, never takes a possession off, and brings a contagious level of hustle and toughness that elevates everyone around her.     Maleah is a multidirectional ball handler who keeps defenders guessing. She doesn't rely on attacking in just one direction, and her tight handle keeps the ball out of reach while allowing her to change pace and angle with ease. She consistently creates separation, making it difficult for defenders to stay in front of her.   Around the basket, she's especially crafty. She glides through traffic with little wasted movement, creating countless finishing angles that make her difficult to contest. Her footwork stood out throughout the weekend, particularly a smooth euro-step that she used multiple times to navigate around defenders and finish at the rim.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Others who caught our eye:</h2>   [player_tooltip player_id='1869269' first='Sedona' last='Vivola'] - 2028 || [program_tooltip program_id='715184' first='Utah' last='Summit']   [player_tooltip player_id='1378344' first='Portia' last='Boggess'] - 2027 || [program_tooltip program_id='889660' first='AIM' last='Basketball Academy']   [player_tooltip player_id='1248640' first='Brynn' last='Young'] - 2027 || [program_tooltip program_id='715184' first='Utah' last='Summit']

The second round of R4R in Kentucky featured another talented group of players. We'll start by taking a look at the upperclassmen who stood out and caught our attention.