Freshmen Who Could Take Somebody’s Job This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Girls basketball in Hampton Roads is competitive, and earning a starting spot is only part of the challenge. Players must keep that role as transfers arrive, freshmen emerge, and lineups change throughout the season. The Class of 2030 is now on high school campuses across the region. Several freshmen have the talent to earn minutes right away. A few could do more than contribute. They could take somebody's job before their first season is over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1810960"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abbc998bd998"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1810960' first='Jhante' last='Evans'] could soon have the keys to Coach Aaron Brown's offense. The dynamic point guard can handle much of Cape Henry's ballhandling while providing an explosive scoring threat. Defenders who focus only on stopping her drives may overlook her ability to find open teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evans can create her own shot and set the table for others. That combination could earn her a major role early and give the Dolphins a boost as Brown builds the program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1324382"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abbc998bda0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1324382' first='Kamiah' last='Johnson'] is the kind of incoming freshman a team can build around. The long wing can guard all five positions and contribute across the floor. She has the skill to lead the break and the athleticism to fill a lane when someone else pushes the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson brings versatility and a high ceiling to Granby. If she adjusts quickly to the speed of the high school game, she could earn a central role early in her freshman season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1892609"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abbc998bda87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1892609' first='Peyton' last='Carter'] is an athletic, fundamentally sound post player with textbook footwork and a smooth back-to-the-basket game. Her skill set could give opposing post players trouble, especially when she establishes position near the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter is also a strong rebounder who turns missed shots into second chances and defensive boards into offense. With those tools already in place, don't be surprised if she is in Bethel's starting lineup on opening night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["964209"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abbc998bdaf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='964209' first='Totiana' last='Miller'] brings a power game and strength beyond her years to the post. She can finish through contact, and her shot blocking presence makes opponents think twice before attacking the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her overall game still needs polish, but Miller already has the tools to make an immediate varsity impact. As a freshman, she could earn minutes by giving her team a physical presence on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These freshmen will have to earn their minutes, polish their game , and mature quickly. However, each has the talent to make a coach think twice about the opening night lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->