Uprise Hoops: Standouts From the Preseason Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The preseason showcase gave players a chance to make an early statement before the games start to count. From underclassmen with breakout potential to seniors looking to finish strong, this group of standouts showed confidence, versatility, and leadership on the floor. They impacted the game in multiple ways — scoring, defending, and setting the tone for their teams. Each of these players made sure their presence was felt every time they stepped onto the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["792755"],"_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-68da1671cb3f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tatum is a sophomore ready for a huge season, playing with confidence that stood out at the showcase. She showed range at the three-point line, while also grabbing rebounds and pushing the ball in transition. Her ability to finish through contact and make plays makes her a matchup problem. On defense, she showed she can guard one through five.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["789192"],"_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-68da1671cb487"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Courtlyn stayed calm and composed no matter the situation, making her a steady force for her team. Her focus on doing whatever it takes to come out with the win showed in how she plays on both ends of the floor. She made sure her teammates were involved, hit shots when necessary, and handled pressure with poise. Her leadership and versatility make her a player who can change the flow of a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["789183"],"_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-68da1671cb501"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Annika continues to rise as one of the stock risers from the showcase, showing just how much her game has developed. She stepped up as a clear leader for her team, making plays from all three levels offensively. On the defensive end, she set the tone with her intensity and ability to disrupt opponents. Her all-around impact and steady improvement make her a player to watch this season.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["471050"],"_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-68da1671cb566"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kennedy looked more than ready to have a big senior year in her first action since last high school season. She shot the ball well both off the dribble and in spot-up situations, showing her range and confidence. Her awareness allowed her to find the right spots on the floor while being a defensive pest with multiple steals on inbound plays. Kennedy's balance of scoring and defense proved she's primed to lead her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["793089"],"_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-68da1671cb5c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gracie dominated the paint, getting whatever she wanted against mismatches all over the floor. She also showed she can step out and hit threes, especially from the top of the key. On the glass she rebounded with the best of them. Defensively, her toughness and physicality made her a standout presence down low</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->