Rylee Hawks Leads Virginia’s 2028 and 2029 Players To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out 5 players who you should know about from Virginia, highlighted by rising sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1727031' first='Rylee' last='Hawks'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1727031"],"_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-6a7b8f6fde663"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rylee has a quick release on her 3-point shot, allowing her to get it off against just about any defense. She moves well without the ball along the perimeter to find open looks from deep and has become one of her team's go-to scorers. She's not afraid of big moments and can knock down shots when her team needs them. She's also a good finisher who plays well off two feet to stay balanced around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110822"],"_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-6a7b8f6fde6cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rylee is a strong finisher around the rim who does a good job lowering her shoulder and using her strength to get through defenders. She's also a good mid-range shooter with a high release point that makes her jumper difficult to block. She moves well without the ball and makes smart backdoor cuts to the basket. She's decisive with the ball in her hands and doesn't waste time making her move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1058465"],"_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-6a7b8f6fde723"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lola is good at getting into the mid-range and elevating into pull-up jumpers. She's quick with the ball in her hands and can be difficult for defenders to keep up with. Around the basket, she has a crafty finishing package that includes moves like inside-hand scoops, along with a nice floater game. She can also stop on a dime at the top of the key in transition and knock down a 3 if defenders don't get back in time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1201310"],"_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-6a7b8f6fde776"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makayla is a strong scorer in the post who can use her size and strength to bully smaller defenders, get to her spots and finish. She does a good job securing rebounds and quickly getting the ball up the court to create easy opportunities for her teammates. She also works hard to establish position around the basket on both ends, helping her team protect the paint, score inside and control the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["892240"],"_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-6a7b8f6fde7bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kelsey is a good finisher around the basket with a smooth floater game. She plays well out of pick-and-roll action and can either create her own shot or set up her teammates for easy looks. She has shown a knack for making passes that are perfectly on time and on target in transition, including several look-away passes. She's also a good 3-point shooter who has the range to step behind the line and knock down shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->