NYC PSAL Pre-Season Player of the Year Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll keep an eye on some of the top underclassmen poised to break out across New York. The talent pool is deep and these prospects are leading the way for their respective high school teams this upcoming season. Let's take a look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1867229"],"_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-6a8391df5f7c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jean-Ray has limitless range from the perimeter and likes to attack the mid-range with her pull-up jumper. She has an explosive first step and ability to beat you off the dribble. She excels coming off dribble handoffs and deciding whether to attack or pull up. She's comfortable bringing the ball up herself and loves to push the pace in transition, taking it coast-to-coast. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154045"],"_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-6a8391df5f8b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Perez plays an up-tempo style of basketball, excels at reading the play off a screen/handoff, and finding space to quickly get her shot off. Has pure shooting mechanics and can really light it up from the perimeter. Has the ability to beat her defender and is fearless when taking it to the rack. Has good footwork, elite turnover creation, and plays with spirit and toughness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1862055"],"_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-6a8393859e279"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sanders, when she squares up and gets downhill, is difficult to stop, has a quick release with a mid-range pull-up, and has good mechanics on her shot. Comes off a lot of ball screens and gets to the basket in a hurry to find space and react. She has good handle and ball control to dictate the pace of play. Doesn't turn the ball over. She is an unselfish player who makes the right decision with intelligent passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1861812"],"_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-6a8393859e300"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walters is a force on both ends of the floor. She can alter the game defensively. She has great instincts and range from the high post, mixed with elite athleticism/footwork. Has the size to be a true rim protector and clean up on the glass. Very comfortable in the paint with good footwork and can finish with either hand. Shows nice touch around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1319711"],"_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-6a8393859e37b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mbacke is a versatile defender who plays physically and makes them invisible on the floor. She is an athletic guard with elite footwork, endless motor, and elite court vision. She loves to play in transition and attack. Plays with elite confidence, creating her own shot or catching and shooting, she pairs that offensive polish with good vision and tenacious, high-effort defense on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->