Prospects Who Can Make Winning Happen For Their Programs

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">With the season a couple of days away, programs are finalizing their teams and playbooks. This school season stands out more than recent ones because the competition level within each of the four classes is much more even. When the games start, and they get close, and coaching staffs rely on their scouting reports, some players might get overlooked. Below are a couple of players who can really move the needle for their teams, whether through defense, rebounding, playmaking, or simply making the right plays when it matters most.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1862259"],"_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-6af8be644cea7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This year could be a strong season for Julia. Her ability to score without dribbling out of a possession will be needed for a team that might run a more uptempo offense in the full court and heavily on motion in the half. She can score off back cuts at the rim, set shots from kickouts, and get to the paint during the fast break. The team will need impact off the bench, and Matulevicius could definitely bring that. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1323079"],"_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-6af8cb354fe9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Much of what Clarke brings to this program is the energy and physicality she brings to the paint. The guard play on this team will allow her to be a major threat on the boards as well as in pick and rolls. On the defensive end, she can cause major issues for less agile players, and for guards who want to attack the paint, she's shown countless times that she can be a paint blanket as well. A lot of the success that St. Ignatius will see this year will have Kayless impact across it.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875270"],"_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-6af8cb354fec5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>The 3&amp;D role Hindman could play for this team should add wins to the column. She's a workhorse who brings high energy on every possession, especially on defense. She's active in the passing lanes, isn't afraid to stay on the ball, and can make plays happen when she gets into open court. On offense, she can knock down the three, and when the other guards attack the rim, she's a perfect receiver. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1243277"],"_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-6af8cb354fee6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Hickey has a nose for the ball and plays like she wants her team to have every possession. She plays up tempo, aggressive, and handsy, but most importantly, she plays calculated. There's not a ton of mistakes made when she has the ball in her hands, and she definitely shows high awareness of when to gamble and when not to. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1796723"],"_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-6af8cb354ff05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Brown County could possibly find themselves back at the state tournament. Henry was a critical piece for them last year, and this year won't be any different. She does the majority of her damage on the boards, but from an offensive standpoint, she was third on the stat sheet when it came to scoring. If she's able to show more confidence from the outside and at the free throw line, it wouldn't be a shock to see her increase her points per game.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->