Hoopers Only: Players Who Put Arizona On Notice

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hoopers Only Tournament this past week showcased some talented players looking to make a statement as the season approaches. These players brought energy and defense, and they will continue to turn heads as they play basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1791028"],"_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-6a920d0b1b03f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaiyla is a natural floor leader. She projects as a future ball handler. She continues to show improved decision-making as she plays. She appears comfortable initiating the offense and displays confidence when the defense pressures her. She rarely looks overwhelmed by the speed of the game. He shows good court vision. She is becoming better at identifying mismatches. She has an encouraging feel for basketball. What stands out about Jaiyla is how she is becoming more confident as she attacks downhill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1318483"],"_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-6a920e8332900"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexa was solid at this past weekend's tournament. Alexa shows that she has a good touch of the basketball from 5-10 feet away from the rim. She appears comfortable using both of her hands when dribbling. She appears comfortable relocating to a different position when she is not the primary ball handler. She creates quality spacing in the process. Her constant movement as an offensive threat improves her team's overall offensive efficiency. Alexa maintains good vision while changing directions. She appears to value every possession of her team's offense. When she attacks the paint, she has a good ability to avoid exposing the ball. Alexa makes instinctive winning plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1902001,"_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-6a9213b1d1210"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jazmin runs the floor very well. She makes good, quality decisions. She finishes well at the basket and finishes under control. Jazmin appears comfortable scoring inside and outside. Jazmin always shows a willingness to attack the basket. She is showing flashes of being a creative scorer. Jazmin is aggressive and is learning transition spacing well. Jazmin has excellent closeout discipline. Her defensive versatility stands out immediately. Jazmin takes pride in her defense. She has good, encouraging defensive instincts and is very athletic. She has excellent coordination, an explosive first step, and fluid movement in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1902007,"_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-6a9213b1d1268"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lilah is a very young player. She is learning how to execute pick-and-roll concepts. She has a solid athletic foundation. She shows encouraging quickness for her size, and she will continue to grow. Lilah is learning how to position herself properly in the interior. She shows that she wants to protect the paint. Her long-term projection as an inside player is positive. She is learning to anticipate the ball and has a very high projection for rim protection. She puts in consistent effort when she tries to rebound the ball. Her long-term rebounding ceiling remains very high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1892329"],"_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-6a9213b1d12b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Janyilah continues to show why she is turning college coaches' heads. She can create offense without disrupting her team's rhythm. She is an efficient transitional scorer. &nbsp; She has a really good understanding of how to exploit defensive mismatches. She appears comfortable in attacking smaller and larger defenders. Janyilah finishes very well in open court. She knows how to read transitional spacing very well. She has a very high level of transitional motor skills. She knows how to manipulate her defenders and create separation without excessive dribbling. She reads help defense quickly and takes advantage of every screen opportunity her teammates give her. When Janyilah is on the block, she shows exceptional footwork. What sometimes goes unnoticed about Janyilah's game is how effectively she uses her length on rebounds. She has outstanding timing when she needs to make a rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1550308"],"_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-6a92174d4f17e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rozay continues to grow into an offensive threat. Her offensive creativity continues to grow. She is learning how to counter defensive adjustments. She is developing offensive unpredictability, which is a nightmare for defenders. Her offensive maturity is expanding. What stands out about Rozay's game is how she creates scoring angles and passing lanes with her pivots. She maintains excellent balance throughout her pivots. Rozay is able to create separation without losing her momentum. She knows how to use the spin in transition effectively. Off the ball, Rozay forces defenders to remain engaged throughout the offensive possession. She does not stand stationary without the ball. She has a good understanding of spacing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1902035,"_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-6a9223dbcf241"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chloe is a very talented player. She has good body control and is very explosive. She has quick lateral movement. She is very active on the defensive side of the ball, and uses her hands actively. She shows that she loves to compete. She never appears to abandon her defensive assignments. When she is in open transition, she uses both hands effectively. What stands out about Chloe is that she has a high basketball IQ and has shown that she understands how to arrive at the basketball as the trailer when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->