Rounding out the Top 10 of the 2029 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top 5 of this class are special, but so are positions 6-10. Let's take a look at those stars. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260298"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685ec1693dd7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1260298' first='Sasha' last='Burel'] has already made the Maumelle varsity roster before the season. She also made the roster without having spent any time at a Maumelle middle school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burel was a star at Pulaski Heights Middle School in Little Rock, posting 20-point games like it was nothing. She is a great 3-point shooter, though she has interesting shot mechanics. I cannot figure out if she is ambidextrous or not, as it appears that she shoots her threes with her right hand but shoots inside the arc with her left, including free throws. Regardless of her mechanics, in my book, if you can hit those shots, shoot the ball in whatever way you are most comfortable shooting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Besides her scoring from outside, Burel is an excellent finisher. She can slice past the defense and get into the paint with ease. Once she finds herself going up against a big, she concentrates on the finish, hanging for as long as she needs to, and not being worried about getting her shot blocked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1260298' first='Sasha' last='Burel'] will be a great player at the high school level. She is a fantastic inside-out scorer who is also a tremendous defender. Maumelle looks like they are cooking up a good roster in 2025-26.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260334"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685ec1693ddf8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1260334' first='Marley' last='Adebayo'] can be one of the best forwards in Arkansas. She is also expected to make an instant impact for the Lady Charging Wildcats this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adebayo has great size at 6'2". She could play down low as a 4 or a 5, as her length allows her to easily shoot over any defender. However, she is at her best when she is lighting it up from beyond the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adebayo is an automatic 3-point shooter who can shoot immediately off the catch. She has a quick release and has no problem shooting with a hand in her face. She does this because she knows she will hit these shots regardless. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1260334' first='Marley' last='Adebayo'] can catch fire from outside in a hurry, but she also plays with fire, not backing down from the opposition and playing with a toughness that every coach in the nation likes to see. Keep an eye on this 2029 forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260337"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685ec1693de55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Conway looks to be building a strong future with both Nicole Jones and [player_tooltip player_id='1260337' first='Natylie' last='Baker']. In this case, with Baker, she looks to be ready to contribute right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baker is comfortable with the ball in her hands. She can walk the ball down the court and pull up at the 3-point line, and knock down the perimeter shot without any hesitation. She has a quick release and graces the court with a tremendous amount of confidence. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baker possesses a great handle, and she can maneuver her way to the basket however she pleases. Once she gets into the painted area, she stays under control and can finish through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1260337' first='Natylie' last='Baker'] will make an instant impact for the Lady Wampus Cats with her ability to put the ball in the basket from inside and outside. Keep up with this 6A Central powerhouse in 2025-26.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260317"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685ec1693deaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joe T. Robinson is building a great team, especially when you mention how [player_tooltip player_id='1260317' first='Aubrey' last='Williams'] will probably start and contribute right away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is already an excellent two-way player who loves to find her shot from inside the arc. If she can pull up from mid-range, that jumper is destined to go in. She can also use her solid handle to get past the defense and get into the paint, finishing through traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On defense, Williams can defend the entire length of the floor. She is great at applying full-court pressure, usually coming away with a steal and finishing at the other end. She also keeps her head on a swivel, being hyper-aware of every pass that is thrown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Senators have been struggling for some time, but that is expected to change, especially with the addition of [player_tooltip player_id='1260317' first='Aubrey' last='Williams'] and so many other young and talented players. The 4A-5 North just got a bit more interesting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260339"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685ec1693df07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Little Rock is known for having a great center who can anchor their defense and be a consistent post scorer. [player_tooltip player_id='1260339' first='Zoey' last='McCall'] can be that for the Lady Charging Wildcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCall is an excellent post scorer who is dangerous with her back to the basket. Once she posts up against a defender and receives the ball in the post, she will back them down under the basket and score immediately. She has a soft touch around the rim and can finish with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like I mentioned, NLR is used to centers who are excellent defenders, and McCall has proven that she fits that mold. She is a fantastic shot-blocker who can also defend along the perimeter. In the paint, she will send a player's shot packing, and along the perimeter, she can face-guard her matchup, preventing them from getting inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1260339' first='Zoey' last='McCall'] will be one of the better post players in the 6A classification when her career is said and done, so go ahead and hop on the hype train now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players who round out the top 10 have star potential. Whether they can contribute right now or in a year or two, these players will be stars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->