Introducing the 2031 Watch List: Part 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm closing out the<strong> Watch List</strong> with six more names, bringing the initial total to 16. Once again, this is based on who I have seen in person; many have joined the list lately after my initial sighting. Last season, I invited middle school players to attend the <strong>PGH Freshman Showcase,</strong> and I'm doing the same thing, so please use <strong>Simmie26PGH25OFF</strong> for a discount, and <strong><em><a href="https://events.prepgirlshoops.com/e/2399/register/texas-freshman-showcase">you can sign up here, on September 12th, in Lake Dallas </a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1240933"],"_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-6a4e753dac17a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jenkins left a lasting first impression at the <strong>June Jamboree, </strong>showing me she could not only handle pressure but also apply it <strong><em>see evaluation here</em></strong> Her court vision across the board is going to be a problem, not just because she's heady, but also because of her understanding of who to give the ball to and when to do so. She also showed she can score in the clutch and understands when to take over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1242362"],"_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-6a4e753dac215"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McFarland also gave me an eyeful, well, both eyes were full from her <strong>June Jamboree </strong>performance, remember <strong>#talentiseverywhere</strong> if you know what you're looking at <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/06/june-jamboree-new-faces-signal-a-new-era/">see evaluation here</a>.</em></strong> Her speed with the ball is going to be a problem for defenders as she stays under control, yet is also explosive after the slight <strong>HEZ</strong>, yet since she can also score from outside, pick your poison</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1873046"],"_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-6a4e753dac295"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Griswell gave me an abundance of offensive intangibles at the <strong>June Jamboree<em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/06/june-jamboree-crafty-guards-open-the-action/"> see evaluation here</a>,</em></strong> but she's already showing the <strong>HEZ </strong>and crossover while being defended, both in the set as well as in transition, so she will also keep the defender guessing. By the way, she threaded the needle in traffic for assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1873044"],"_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-6a4e753dac30f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allen was another talented young guard I saw at the <strong>June Jamboree. Texas </strong>is huge, so I appreciate being brought out<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/06/june-jamboree-crafty-guards-open-the-action/"> see evaluation here</a>,</em></strong> and as I piggyback on what I said in the eval, she's also a gamer, and her mannerisms, as well as wanting the ball in clutch situations, are among those things you can't teach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1828212"],"_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-6a4e753dac38a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Land landed nicely at the <strong>June Jamboree, </strong>and being on my<strong> Crafty Guard</strong> list, <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/06/june-jamboree-crafty-guards-open-the-action/">see evaluation here</a>,</em></strong> somewhat sets the stage. Yes, she falls into that $#sizedontmatter group, but she finds ways to get it done, either attacking strongly, exploding off the dribble, or using a deceptive first step; however, her court vision and defense are also very nice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1875834"],"_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-6a4e753dac40e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Perry grabbed my attention in <strong>2025 at the Houston Summer Slam,</strong> yet recently at the H Town Havoc, her <strong>"on the court" </strong>progression showed growth both on the court, as well as off, as she's a little taller<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/serenitee-perry/"> see evaluations here</a></em></strong> I love her upside because she not only falls in that <strong>"long and athletic"</strong> profile but her<strong> "never takes a play off"</strong> mindset is something you can't teach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->