2028s at the Forefront: Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Virginia's 2028 class features a strong group of talent continuing to make an impact across the state. From versatile scoring and playmaking to size, athleticism, and two-way production, these 5 players bring plenty to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["735561"],"_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-6ab879fc1d3a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loritts handles the ball well and uses her crossover to get around defenders and make her way to the basket, but she's also patient when closely guarded and will establish her pivot foot, sweep, and attack downhill. She creates space by leaning into the defender before stepping back for a pull-up in the paint, and she has a great up-and-under move to attack gaps while protecting the ball and showing great footwork around the rim. She attacks fast in transition, gets to the hole, and can finish over the defender, drawing the and-one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057657"],"_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-6ab879fc1d407"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Small moves well without the ball, cutting to the basket, finding open space, and keeping the defender behind her so she can finish around the rim. She sets a good ball screen and reads the floor accordingly, whether that means popping out for a three or moving to make herself available around the basket for an easy finish. She runs the floor well in transition, maintaining her lane and putting herself in position to receive the ball for a fastbreak layup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110822"],"_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-6ab879fc1d463"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Spinner defends and moves her feet well, preventing opponents from executing and then quickly getting back in the other direction to make things happen on offense. She gets in the mix for loose balls, finds open teammates, and keeps moving as she relocates to the block to receive the ball and finish at the rim. She keeps it going on the boards too, boxing out and putting a body on opponents before grabbing the rebound and putting it up for second-chance points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["946891"],"_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-6ab879fc1d4ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is strong on the boards, crashing for rebounds and putting them back up, and she's aggressive enough to recover the ball against multiple defenders. She handles it up, communicates, and uses a hesi as she reads the floor, penetrating to initiate contact and draw the defense before dishing it to an open shooter, while also attacking the basket and adjusting her take to finish. She positions herself well, runs the floor in transition, and makes nice cuts to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["551094"],"_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-6ab879fc1d4f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lynch is shifty and extremely good with the ball in her hands, reading the floor as she handles it and not wasting a dribble or picking it up too soon. She lets the defense settle before attacking downhill, working against contact and protecting the ball as she gets to where she wants to go with her eyes up at the basket. She has a clutch spin move in the paint that she uses to get around defenders and score, putting it together in one quick, smooth movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->