Don’t Be Surprised When These Names Start Trending

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">There are a ton of reasons some players don't always get the notoriety, respect, or exposure they feel they deserve, and most of the time it's out of the player's control. Recruiting these days is all about playing in front of the right people at the right time... and below are some of the players who I feel will be circled on recruiting boards very soon if they aren't already. The talent is there, and time is on their side. But there is major potential here. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1811943"],"_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-6ae4ff5692bb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>If the outside work has been done this summer, Marble will have a serious season this year. She is a long guard who plays off pure instinct and fun, and you can tell she's still figuring out her true skill set, which at her age is no problem. The talent level is high, and it's a mixture of strong ball handling, crafty playmaking, being relentless on the boards and in the open floor, being active on defense, and the ability to score and finish at all levels. She is a true sleeper in this class, but she has very high upside. Coaches, you have to see this kid in person</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110617"],"_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-6ae4ff5692c03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Each year, I can confidently say that Hickman has shown growth in her skillset, and playing in different types of offenses has helped her do that. She does most of her work in the paint, where she can be a bruiser but also show the ability to be light on her feet. With her current program, she'll be used a decent amount on the floor because of her ability to force mismatches. If her offseason work has focused on extending her game to the outside, then I'm sure her recruiting will jump a bit over the next year or so. There is potential here, and the more versatile her game becomes, the more attention she could draw.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1209522"],"_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-6ae4ff5692c3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>The frame alone can put Kritzer in a strong prospect conversation. She is built to be a two way, double double type of player. The offensive side of her game will sharpen over time as her confidence and muscle grow, but where she can make an immediate impact is on defense. If that's a main focus of hers this year, getting at least 1 to 2 blocks per game can create a path for her to bring in those offers. The athleticism and just nose for the ball will be key too. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226258"],"_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-6ae4ff5692c6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Last year, Eva made her mark as one of the more talented freshmen in the state, and even during the summer, we saw flashes of that as well. Her skillset is already showing growth, but heading into her sophomore season, her role will be more impactful, and the responsibility that comes with it will only grow. She has the foundation of a player who can bring in D1 offers, but the next step in her development will be sharpening her IQ and utilizing better body control on both ends of the floor. The talent is already there, and as she continues to develop, it's the little things like pace, flow, stronger ball handling, and patience that will really move the needle for her.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1217233"],"_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-6ae4ff5692c8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>There's a bulk of young talent on this Prospect program, and each of them provides something different. Skelton, to me, has more that can be unlocked, and it's already been shown to us in moments, in flashes, throughout this past year and even in her younger AAU days. She has the frame/length of an elite two way player, and the athleticism matches it. The outside shooting and the pure confidence behind it are what point to a player who can be a problem over the next year or two, as well as the craftiness around the rim. This upcoming season, Prospect is down a major piece of their offense, and there's no doubt that Ashley will be a key piece and be utilized to make up for some of that. Big fan.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->