Hampton Roads Preseason Questions: Who Steps Up?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a talent-rich area like Hampton Roads, the game never sleeps. New players emerge while established standouts continue to set the standard. Coaching changes, transfers, and shifting lineups give everyone following the game plenty to watch and even more to wonder about. As the season approaches, here are a few more preseason questions worth asking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Can Musimbi Carry the Mail?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893119"],"_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-6ab679d7841a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Musimbi gave Norfolk Christian a dependable scoring threat last season. Defenders could not leave the wing open without risking a shot from beyond the arc. When her number was called, she also attacked off the dribble and found ways to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, graduations and transfers leave the Ambassadors needing more from her. Musimbi appears ready for the challenge, but a larger role will test her consistency. Can she create offense when defenses make her their primary focus? If she delivers, local college coaches may take a closer look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Sariyah Williams Fill the Void?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Sariyah Williams","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Landstown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Lady Hornets","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab679d78420d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sariyah Williams emerged as one of the region's most intriguing players last season. The Class of 2028 prospect has a guard's build and a wing's playing style. That combination can draw the “tweener” label, but Williams made it work. She finished second in scoring for the Eagles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, the departure of the team's leading scorer puts more responsibility on her shoulders. Williams can slash to the basket, use her strength inside, facilitate, and rebound. She has shown she can contribute in several ways. The question is whether she can produce at the volume the Eagles need from a potential No. 1 option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How Long Until [player_tooltip player_id='1810960' first='Jhante' last='Evans'] Becomes a Reliable Offensive Option for Cape Henry?</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-6ab679d784231"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1810960' first='Jhante' last='Evans'] can go. Her performances at prospect camps and on the summer circuit made that clear. The explosive point guard creates offense off the dribble and arrives at Cape Henry with proven scoring ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, Evans joins a young, talented roster and must earn Coach Aaron Brown's trust. She has handled the ball and scored at lower levels, but high school defenders will test her pace and decisions. The question is how quickly she adjusts and takes command of the offense. Once she does, opposing guards across the region could have their hands full.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lot of unanswered questions remain going into the 2026-2027 season. From Musimbi's larger role to Williams' scoring load and Evans' adjustment to high school basketball, Hampton Roads has plenty of questions to answer. Once the games begin, the speculation ends, and when that happens we will see which players turn opportunity into impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->