More Young Players to Note Before the Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The young prospects around the state are a talented bunch, and today we'll look at a handful of players to know heading into the 2026-27 season. As we inch closer to the season, we'll take a closer look at what this season could look like. Before making predictions next week, I'd like to highlight some younger talent who could impress this winter. We will highlight more players in the younger classes before the season, but we'll look at eight in two articles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361656"],"_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-6aee6f260211c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Pewaukee post player could break out this season. Last season, the Pirates had talented 2026s, and Petzold was a backup post when they were healthy. She is a versatile post player who can step out and knock down shots or put the ball on the floor against slower defenders. I also think she looked better in the post than she did last winter. She could be a difference-maker for a new-look Pewaukee team looking to keep control of the Woodland-West.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1229383"],"_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-6aee6f260218a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Seymour native has always brought an edge to the floor in grassroots and high school. She plays with pride and wants to win every rep on offense and defense. Rudnick has improved as a shooter over the past year and has a simpler release than she did earlier in her high school career. I also like that she's willing to get downhill and put pressure on defenses around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1821176"],"_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-6aee6f26021db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Wisconsin Dells native started for a team that played for a D3 championship last winter. Gall entered high school with confidence, which is uncommon. She wasn't afraid of the moment and looked comfortable playing against some of the best programs. Now that she saw what it takes to get over the hump, I don't expect her to slow down soon. She has a poise that you don't always see with young players, and I'm excited to see her grow over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227879"],"_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-6aee6f2602227"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I thought Dean had one of the better years of players in her class. Dean isn't as flashy as some of the top players in her class, but she makes winning plays everywhere on the floor. She crashes the glass and will generate extra possessions all the time. Her rebounding can win games, and she's a physical player who will win 50/50 balls on either end. She can be a player who complements a high-level team and helps her team win high-profile games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->