Pallotti’s Fall Bump Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part 2 recapping Pallotti's Fall Bump. Here are the day's best. There was a good battle of two 6'3" bigs. An impressive performance from [player_tooltip player_id='1220194' first='Destiny' last='Turner'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1263662' first='Lyla' last='Thompson'] at the point guard position(s) and my sleeper of the day [player_tooltip player_id='1881151' first='Lorielle' last='Nix'] who simply plays the game well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best matchup of the day:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1818326"],"_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-6acb1cf30ea55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eden made her presence known from the tip. She plays an upperclassman game on both ends of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively, Dixon can score with her back to the basket by reading her defender and spinning away from the help defense, while finishing around the rim with a soft touch and good use of the backboard, finishing with eight points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, Dixon is a disrupter in the paint. She contests every shot within her range and fights to win the rebound game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579626"],"_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-6acb1cf30eaac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Audrey showed well in transition. She was able to find herself in scoring position multiple times as the trailer with soft catching hands and steady feet to maneuver around traffic. Appiah finished with eight points against an evenly matched big.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, Audrey can handle her own with her strong stance and six foot reach, bringing down five quality boards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top point guard play:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220194"],"_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-6acb1cf30eae4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Destiny was the strongest guard of the day. She was able to display a quality game from behind and inside the arc. Her college ready frame along with in-game decisions allow her teams offense to run smoothly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finishing with 12 points. Turner came alive in the second half knocking down two deep balls followed by two nice drives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her game does not stop on the offensive. Turner was able to secure four rebounds, create three steals, and collect three assists against a highly aggressive defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best backcourt tandem:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["925644"],"_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-6acb1cf30eb0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charli started off quiet but then got in her bag as she was able to display an ability to score at multiple levels. In a matter of three quarters of time Charli was able to put up 11 points. Knocking down a deep ball in Q2 along with some easy transition layups and/or moving without the ball in the half court setting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With her ability to score also lead to opportunities for her teammates where she also assisted on four baskets. Blandford is just as active on the other side of the ball with her long wingspan and active feet. She was able to create a few steals and secure three rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263662"],"_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-6acb1cf30eb2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lyla stands alone a top of her 2029 class and justifies her position on every play as her game is played with a calmness like known other.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offense starts with her coming off a top of key pic where she can use her height to see the floor then deciding to either score or swing the ball. In barely three quarters of play, Thompson was able to put a smooth 15 points. 12 coming from behind the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the team's primary ball handler her scoring can lead to spacing and scoring opportunities for her teammates as she finished with closed to 10 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 2030 player of the day:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1875479"],"_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-6acb1cf30eb59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ms. Nix is the energy player every team needs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Staying active on defense with happy feet and wide stretched arms led Nix to tipping at least five passes and creating two steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Signs of a controlled ball handler with a deadly change of speed where there, as the second units primary point. As Q1 was coming to an end, Lorielle froze her defender with a subtle look off hezzy that allowed her to get downhill in two dribbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her energy is magnet for the ball as Nix was always in the mix for rebounds or loose balls. Look for Lorielle to earn quality minutes during the regular season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->