Class of 2027: The Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Use promo code OKHoops50 at checkout for a discount on your first month's subscription</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["918252"],"_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-699783ff3a42d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It a small jump, but meaningful for a guard who checks the boxes regarding athleticism and size for the next level. She's taken well to her new school and has helped Berryhill as a potential 4A State Tournament team. Downey regularly uses her natural tools to be a disruptive defender with steals and blocks. Also gets after it on the offensive glass. Shooting touch has become consistent in the mid-range and from three. Downey understands her skillset and plays with a good motor, which should make her valuable to college coaches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1267805"],"_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-699783ff3a4c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With her shooting ability and all around fundamental play, has been criminally undervalued. She has DEEP range, so she doesn't only provide a scoring punch. She also provides gravity to help stretch the floor. And importantly in watching Piedmont a few times this year, she gets after it on the defensive end. Good all around functional athlete, who can put it on the deck and make the right passes to open teammates. Her productive year has not gone unnoticed; last month UCO offered Crawford. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1175951"],"_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-699783ff3a519"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An all around guard, who plays with flair and an entertaining style. Up tempo, forcing steals on defense and playmaking on offense. Impressively along with those aspects, she's been shooting the ball at a high clip from three. Went for 24 points and four triples against 4A Bridge Creek. The lefty is a comfortable off the dribble shooting, as evident by three clutch fourth quarter pull up triples in a tough battle against 3A contenders Sequoyah. Hogner and Riverside have played a challenging schedule and are well prepared to navigate a tough Class 2A Area to reach State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["918278"],"_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-699783ff3a55f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After an injury wiped out much of Venables sophomore campaign and 16U AAU season, she has bounced back at a new school. Plays with a chip on her shoulder with the way she rebounds, plays defense and goes after loose balls. Good athleticism is apparent when she elevates to block shots and grab rebounds. In a recent game against Crossings Christian, she shot it cleanly and accurate on spot up threes. Appears to be an energy giver to her team as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["606266"],"_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-699783ff3a5a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dennis has already been a key part of two Class 5A semifinals teams. And as a junior has carried the load as the top returnee. Quick and strong, she's like a runway train when pushing it in transition. Especially as she has good awareness and instincts in defensive passing lanes for steals. Similarly effective at slashing in the halfcourt and can draw crowd, leading to creation for others. Has had some games this where she's shot it well from deep. If she can continue that trend, she'll be a very popular name among college coaches. And could add to her offer list, which includes NSU. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054461"],"_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-699783ff3a5e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A bet on production player, Conley is a scorer and a battler. She has a grinder mentality to her scoring, with tough finishes at the rim and money mid-range game. Her production over the last two years has also translated to lots of wins for McLoud. As a sophomore, McLoud went 21-7 and this year they are 24-1 with 4A State Tournament expectations. One of the way, she impacts winning beyond scorer is her motor when it comes to rebounding. She's tough, tenacious and strong, becoming a regular double double threat. Even recently crossing 500 rebounds for her career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->