2026 Rankings Focus: LuHi Seniors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this piece, we will examine some of the top prospects in the state of New York/nation playing for Long Island Lutheran this upcoming season that have really elevated their games the last part of the season. All these prospects have evolved their games over the course of their career and starting to make it count on the floor. Let's take a look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376323"],"_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-686159c6679de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is an elite playmaker and scorer. Has all the tools to be a special two-way player. Sees the floor and has great vision. Has a compact and quick shot, fluid mechanics, and shoots lights out from beyond the arc. Has a level range as a shooter and the confidence to match. Can play on or off ball and will be a reliable catch and shoot option at the next level, and with all the tools to be an elite defender. Can get to the rim and find the open pass for an easy bucket in half-court sets. Loves to run in transition and take it to the rack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By. Josh Ebrahim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137250"],"_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-686159c667a36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Jones is an elite passer/playmaker. Currently playing for Team USA this summer. Jones loves to run in transition and play on the break. She has a good feel for the game and uses that confidence to outmaneuver her opponents. Always finds the open player and has a great handle for a guard. Protects the rock and can use it to her advantage in the paint and finish with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["866409"],"_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-686159c667a7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Swords is an elite scorer with an array of tools in her game. She is an elite shooter. Has a well-rounded inside-outside game. Has great court vision and basketball IQ. Plays well off pick-and-rolls and is not afraid to be physical in the paint, protecting the basket on the defensive end. Loves to run in transition, and take it coast to coast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376324"],"_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-686159c667ac2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Green is a Duke commit coming off a knee injury that kept her out most of the season last year. But Green is elite and fluid with her game. Great court vision. Elite shooting mechanics and loads of confidence in her game. Loves to play defense, excels at both off-ball and 1 on 1 D. Can take their best player out of the game. As a playmaker, she has flair and can thread passes that are fun to watch. Cuts to the basket with ease, has great footwork, and can finish in the paint with her post game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["866432"],"_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-686159c667b06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>McDonald has an elite handle, playmaking ability to go along with the rest of her game. She can make the tough shot from all three levels and has the versatility to play all five positions. Fluid shooting mechanics and shoots at a high clip. Can get to the rack and finish with either hand or dish it off for an easy bucket when attacking the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->