Time to Shine: Added to the Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>August seems to be one of the few months where there isn't a lot of action going on in the girls' basketball world, but luckily for us it's time for another rankings update in North Carolina.&nbsp; Starting with the 2027 class, here are some new names that should jump on your radar for their senior season.&nbsp; Check out some notes I've had from seeing these athletes play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895088"],"_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-6a7bcc9a4635d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1895088' first='Abigail' last='Meaney'] had some range with her shot sliding into the opening around the perimeter and knocking it down.&nbsp; She used her shot fake to get around her opponent and scored with a floater in the paint.&nbsp; She follows shots grabbing rebounds on both ends.&nbsp; She knew how to control the tempo slowing it down when she didn't have the right numbers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895090"],"_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-6a7bcc9a46411"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1895090' first='Coretta' last='Nickens'] did a nice job getting lost by her opponents, especially in transition finding the open lane and being ready for the shot.&nbsp; She used her length to block some shots on the other end protecting the basket.&nbsp; She had some excellent on ball defense on the wing making it very difficult for her opponent to get the ball anywhere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895093"],"_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-6a7bcc9a464d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1895093' first='Madisen' last='Jackson'] was all over the court getting the loose balls and going to work in the paint.  She attacked the basket herself, too, getting to the paint hitting some jumpers off the baseline drive.  She battled against anyone in the paint for rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895086"],"_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-6a7bcc9a46559"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1895086' first='Natalynn' last='Snipes-Draine'] always seems to be a step ahead of her opponents whether she's anticipating what they're going to do on defense or exploding up the court looking for the pass in transition to score some points.&nbsp; She sees the floor well getting into position and making adjustments to get the best pass to her teammates.&nbsp; She handles the ball well running full speed and showing off her ball fakes to create some space and make the extra pass for some points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->