Defensive Standouts From the Family Reunion

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The annual 695Hoops Family Reunion event is an end of summer season gathering designed to allow players to enjoy some good competition without having to worry about playing in front of college scouts. We invite players who just want to compete against the best and have some fun. This year we attracted some of the top players in the area as usual and they put on quite a show. In these "All Star" type games it's refreshing to see players actually compete and defend at a high level. I want to take a minute to recognize some players who set the tone and made sure the games were hotly contested. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1335478"],"_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-6a8257ef09da9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zizi was the most explosive athlete in the event. She showed that by skying high for some spectacular rebounds and displaying her defensive prowess. Her size allows her to comfortably guard post players, but she is also quick enough to stay with guards on the perimeter. I like the energy she brought to the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["785467"],"_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-6a8257ef09e13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Calia got busy right away on defense. She used her length and strength to disrupt ball handlers as she matched up with both guards and wings. She deflected a number of passes and routinely beat ball handlers to their spots with her quick feet. She chipped in 7 points as well in a good all around performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1005175"],"_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-6a8257ef09e4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Laila had the best sequence of the day as she totally thwarted a smaller guard trying to beat her off the dribble. She used elite footwork to cut off her dribble and her long arms to cut off passing angles. She stayed on the ground and didn't bite on any pump fakes until she forced a pass back out to the top of the key. Laila combines her physical attributes with a high basketball IQ which makes her an excellent on ball and team defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["946902"],"_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-6a8257ef09e7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dahlia is definitely about that life on defense. She's a nuisance at the point of attack, harassing ball handlers and pushing up all over the court. It was no different in this game as she made an early impact in the passing lanes and played tough on ball defense. It's always fun to watch her as she has an unorthodox game as a lefty with a unique looking jumper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1261362"],"_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-6a8257ef09eab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">You can always count on Amyah to bring the heat on defense. She got right after it with her usual physical style of play, moving her feet and hand checking to slow down ball handlers. She played strong off the ball, denying her girl and being disruptive in the passing lanes. I love the approach she brought to the game, business as usual. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->