Rising Stock: Virginia Guards to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five Virginia backcourt prospects whose stock is rising and who are worth getting familiar with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1928592"],"_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-6ab55c8e10c58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Helena is a strong presence in the paint who fights hard for rebounds on both ends of the floor. She is a good finisher around the basket who does a great job playing through contact and has a soft touch, allowing her to convert her opportunities close to the rim at a high rate. On the defensive end, Helena does a great job protecting the basket, using her size and timing to alter and block shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1857309"],"_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-6ab55c8e10d28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allison is a versatile three-level scorer who can make an impact from anywhere on the floor. She does a great job moving without the ball and getting herself into position for easy scoring opportunities, particularly around the basket. Allison is also a good shooter from both mid-range and beyond the arc. Around the rim, she shows good footwork and has a nice spin move that helps her create space to finish against defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1891042"],"_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-6ab55c8e10dc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooke is a strong finisher around the basket who does a great job attacking the rim and playing through contact. She is good at coming to a jump stop and playing off two feet in the paint, allowing her to stay on balance and finish against taller defenders who collapse on her. Brooke is also a good three-point shooter who does a great job finding open space along the perimeter to spot up and knock down shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["542168"],"_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-6ab55c8e10e5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brielle is a quick guard who uses her speed to make an impact on both ends of the floor. Defensively, she has good hands and does a great job poking the ball away from opposing ball handlers to create steals and fast-break opportunities. On the offensive end, Brielle uses her quickness and footwork to get to the basket. She also makes smart decisions when attacking the paint, doing a good job kicking the ball out to open teammates when the defense collapses on her instead of forcing difficult shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1201275"],"_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-6ab55c8e10eef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paige is a high-volume scorer who consistently finds ways to put up points and reach double figures. She uses her length well on both ends of the floor, finishing over defenders around the basket and getting into passing lanes to force steals or block shots. Paige is also a good passer who does a great job finding open teammates and setting them up for easy baskets. She brings a lot of energy to the floor and is always willing to make the necessary hustle plays for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->