Region 1-3A Offseason Radar Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>School is back, and with that there are only a few months left before school basketball officially starts. With that, here are five players in Region 1-3A to know before the season officially starts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["904873"],"_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-6a80d795e43ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='904873' first='Brookelyn' last='Roach'] is definitely a player to watch going into the 2026-2027 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roach, often as her team's PG, is efficient. She can pass at a high level as well as drive at a high level. In half-court offensive sets, Roach can create space with her dribble moves, including an in-and-out crossover that she goes to often. That gives her driving lanes where Roach does a great job of creating buckets or generating contact to get her to the free-throw line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["907566"],"_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-6a80d795e4420"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='907566' first='Maria' last='Lyde'] has all the skills to have a memorable senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lyde is an aggressive driver. She is not afraid of contact and can score through it. She also does not get phased by contest from post players; she has good touch to score at angles that do not offer the backboard. Lyde also has a spin and euro step on the drive that she can utilize to open up space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lyde is also a sensational rebounder. With her size, strength, and effort, she averaged 7.4 RPG in her junior season with Greenville High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1859607"],"_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-6a80d795e444b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1859607' first='Addison' last='Bunn'] is one of the best 3-point shooters in the state of TN, and that will undoubtedly help her be an impactful player again in her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bunn, in regard to her perimeter shooting, is an insanely talented catch-and-shoot shooter. She does a great job of slowing down her momentum. That allows her to get into her shots in actions where she flares out to the arc from the paint, and it also helps her stop on a dime for a 3-point shot in fast-break scenarios.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These skills of Bunn were displayed during the summer hoops season. In a game against the Sports City Angels, she made eight 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["793953"],"_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-6a80d795e4471"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='793953' first='Addie' last='Wilhoit'] is another elite sharpshooter in the Region 1-3A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilhoit game in and out in the 2025-2026 season was hitting shots from beyond the perimeter. She had multiple games with three or more made 3-pointers. This includes a game against University School where she made five perimeter shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilhoit, as a SG, is also an elite rebounder. She constantly gives maximum effort in securing rebounds offensively and defensively. She is also an outstanding wing defender stemming from her good foot speed and IQ. In a game against West Ridge High School last season, she had four steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["908347"],"_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-6a80d795e4495"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='908347' first='Addie' last='Lawson'] is a player who is more than capable of playing positions 2-4, and that versatility helps make her one of the better players in the class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lawson is a scrappy wing defender who sticks like glue to her assignment. It is hard for her opponent to carve out a driving lane against her. If she ends up defending a post player, she does a good job of staying composed and contesting their shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively, Lawson is a great 3-point shooter. She does well at stepping into open space and taking a confident 3-point shot. This summer, she has had multiple games with her travel team where she made two or more 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a80d795e44c1"} /-->