Offseason Radar Watch: Division II Class AA East Region

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moving to Class AA in Division II, in this offseason evaluation series, we look at District 6 in the East Region. Here are five hoopers in that region that people should know before the school season gets here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1172241"],"_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-6ae0ee77a1074"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1172241' first='McKenna' last='Miller'] is a sophomore PF with some serious potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller, at 6'3", has above-average lateral movement for her size. This allows her to navigate and defend opposing guards attacking the basket well. At the basket she is a good blocking threat as well in general.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively, Miller does well in establishing advantageous post-ups. When she does get the ball, especially against smaller defenders, she does a good job of keeping the ball high. Miller can also space out the floor with her ability to knock down perimeter jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934095"],"_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-6ae0ee77a10dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='934095' first='Zahnyah' last='Selena'nole Rockett'] is a high-impact defender who should be on everyone's radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rockett is a relentless defender. She has tremendous foot speed that allows her to play close up on opposing players, with her mentioned speed and quick lateral movement. From her hounding defense, she often gets opposing players to make mistakes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rockett is also a great help defender and capable long-distance shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1882462"],"_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-6ae0ee77a114d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1882462' first='Ariana' last='Ivery'] had an extremely impressive sophomore season and should produce another exciting year of hoops in her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ivery is an ultra-physical and uber-athletic PF. On defense, her athletic ability often catches defenders off guard. She can get in the air quickly, and with her wingspan, she is an elite shot-blocking threat from anywhere on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ivery on offense is an elite player in the post. She has a good drop step and power dribble move that allows her to get scoring angles in post-ups. Ivery also has a good touch in the paint. She is able to add some float to her interior shots if a defender gets a good contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1480258"],"_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-6ae0ee77a119d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1480258' first='Emery' last='Haws'] is an absolute bucket getter who should have a great sophomore season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haws in her freshman season was the leading scorer for Knoxville Catholic High School. Her ability to score at all three levels is the reason for that. She can knock down 3-pointers well, and is also good at creating shots on the dribble. She has a quick and snappy crossover paired with good hesitation moves that all help her create space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haws can also make a huge impact as a defender. She had a couple of games last year with seven or more steals. That includes a game against Tri-Cities Christian High School where she had eight steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1859612"],"_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-6ae0ee77a11e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1859612' first='Xahara' last='Willis'] is a versatile player who is sure to make a positive impact every time she gets on the court in her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willis, as a defender, can play both on the perimeter and in the paint. Her speed in the post can often stop a post from getting a good driving lane to the basket. Willis is also predictive and is capable of getting steals by jumping passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willis at the PF position can also knock down perimeter shots and is a great rebounder. In a game against Walker Valley High School last season, she had 13 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->