Players You Need To See Live

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm officially back in the United States after another season playing in Australia, and I cannot WAIT to get in the gym and see the improvements players have made this summer (or in my cause, Aussie Winter). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the high school season kicking off in just a few weeks, I am listing a handful of players that I want to see firsthand ASAP. From athletes picking up solid offers, to those ending on high notes last season, to making huge strides during AAU play — I want to see these hoopers hit the hardwood as soon as I can, and you should too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Get your popcorn ready, folks!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1202933"],"_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-6ae3d1c056b45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Size and smarts — Spirit Lake Sophomore Aubrey Reinke has both, and has her best basketball ahead of her. Reinke is coming off an impressive freshman campaign and will be turning heads from the jump this season. She's a lengthy athlete who knows how to be effective on both sides of the floor, and at multiple positions. Reinke uses her 6-foot frame to her advantage — depending on the size of her opponent, she'll play at the top of an aggressive half court trap, or battle down low for boards with the bigs. After finishing her freshman year averaging 18.5PPG, 11.1RPG, and a Second Team All-State nod, I think Albany is certainly a player you'll want to get your eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238114"],"_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-6ae3d1c056ba3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you're looking for an impactful, pace-setting floor general, you have come to the right place. After leading Newell-Fonda to a State Championship last year, sophomore PG [player_tooltip player_id='1238114' first='Quinn' last='Sievers'] has the skill and tenacity to bring the Mustangs to another State Tournament berth. She consistently makes an impact on both sides of the ball and does the little things that you can't teach, like crashing boards, forcing turnovers, and being a willing distributer. Efficiency-wise, she delivers day in and day out — averaging 11.7PPG, 4.4RPG, 3.7APG and 2.7SPG and shooting 46.5% from the floor. To put it plainly, Sievers is must-see hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["880903"],"_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-6ae3d1c056bee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Junior [player_tooltip player_id='880903' first='Addie' last='McLaughlin'] is one of my favorite prospects out of Eastern Iowa. Her speed, poise, and skill make for a wicked combo that left her almost unguardable in the River Valley South Conference last season. McLaughlin was also a pivotal piece of the [program_tooltip program_id='712377' first='All' last='Iowa Attack'] squad that just finished its summer season with an EYBL National Championship. McLaughlin picked up a number of offers in the process, including Eastern Illinois, South Dakota, Illinois State, and Omaha. One of the best facets of her game is her change of pace downhill. She's got a deadly hesi that leaves defenders in the dust, and has a multitude of finishes in her bag. I have [player_tooltip player_id='880903' first='Addie' last='McLaughlin'] as a frontrunner for Player of the Year in Class 4A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091299"],"_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-6ae3d1c056c36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">All eyes will be on [player_tooltip player_id='1091299' first='Ella' last='Subbert'] for the ADM Tigers this season, and for good reason. The 6'3” forward exploded on the scene at the end of last season, picking up a flurry of mid-major Division 1 offers in the last few months. She has expanded her game since then, where she finished averaging 11.8 points, 8.4 boards, and 2.7 bocks per game. Subbert will step out for smooth jumpers, is more than capable in the mid-range off the dribble, and looks solid finishing with either hand in the paint. With her size and ability to score at all levels, Subbert is a matchup nightmare at the AAU level, let alone the Raccoon River Conference. I wouldn't be surprised if the offers continue to roll in for Ella.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["863283"],"_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-6ae3d1c056c7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marion high school is returning the entirety of their scoring from last season, and senior [player_tooltip player_id='863283' first='Harlow' last='Griffin'] will be leading the charge. Griffin's leadership and skillset has her set for a solid year, and if my predictions are correct, she'll be in contention for First-Team honors in the WaMaC East. Listed as a combo guard / small forward, Griffin is crafty in the paint and has a solid jumper in the midrange. Defensively, Griffin never shies away from contact and is ready to step to bigger opponents with physicality and grit. Attitude wise, I have always loved her energy and enthusiasm for her teammates and I'm sure that positivity will be on display this season. I'm excited to see Griffin and her Red Wolf teammates hit the court this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->