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<p>The region is gearing up for the first tipoffs and this season looks like it could be another remarkable one. The conversation during these periods sometimes misses prospects due to the top-end talents getting most of the recognition. The 5 prospects listed here are all very capable of making a considerable difference this season. Read more on them below.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Janea Smith (2030) | Forward | </p>
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<p>Smith is an incredibly active 2-way player. Through AAU, her constant high-motor energy greatly affected the outcomes of games. There're also some flashes of point-forward ability and even though she isn't fully there yet, there's a lot to be excited about. Janae has the potential to be a staple name in the class for years to come. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1256006' first='Siena' last='DiTocco'] (2029) | CG | </p>
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<p>DiTocco is a name that shouldn't be overlooked. Despite being a smaller guard, she still finds ways to make the defense shift. There's soft touch on runners in the lane, solid anticipation skills and she's extremely quick operating in semi-transition or getting the break started. Siena should be a '29 to follow. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='975765' first='Zareia' last='Colome'] (2028) | CG | </p>
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<p>Colome is a natural scoring guard that can be incredibly potent when give the keys to create. On the hs scene she has the greenlight and simply put, the team is going as far as she can carry them. There's not many that carry the gravity she does. Zareia should be a name to circle in RI this season.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2002202' first='Maija' last='Banks'] (2031) | PF | </p>
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<p>Banks is a new discovery that's been awfully impressive. Her fall highlights show a forward that leans heavily on her long frame. She closes space fast as a defender, affects weakside rebounding and has a soft touch on close-range to midrange shots. Maija embodies the word intriguing right now. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1677889' first='Olivia' last='Macklin'] (2029) | PG | </p>
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<p>Macklin is highly touted young player, that's made a major leap over the course of the year. Her fast tempo, crafty handle and instinctive playmaking skills set the foundation for success. Although already pretty impactful, Olivia is a top talent that doesn't get as much attention as the other leaders within the class. All the prerequisites are there for flourishing this season at WMA.</p>
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The region is gearing up for the first tipoffs and this season looks like it could be another remarkable one. The conversation during these periods sometimes misses prospects due to the top-end talents getting most of the recognition. The 5 prospects listed here are all very capable of making a considerable difference this season. Read more on them below.
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Smith is an incredibly active 2-way player. Through AAU, her constant high-motor energy greatly affected the outcomes of games. There're also some flashes of point-forward ability and even though she isn't fully there yet, there's a lot to be excited about. Janae has the potential to be a staple name in the class for years to come.
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(2029) | CG | DiTocco is a name that shouldn't be overlooked. Despite being a smaller guard, she still finds ways to make the defense shift. There's soft touch on runners in the lane, solid anticipation…
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(2028) | CG | Colome is a natural scoring guard that can be incredibly potent when give the keys to create. On the hs scene she has the greenlight and simply put, the team is going…
The Conversation Isn’t Complete Without These NamesTheConversation Isn’t Complete Without These Names
(2031) | PF | Banks is a new discovery that's been awfully impressive. Her fall highlights show a forward that leans heavily on her long frame. She closes space fast as a defender, affects weakside rebounding…
Macklin is highly touted young player, that's made a major leap over the course of the year. Her fast tempo, crafty handle and instinctive playmaking skills set the foundation for success. Although already pretty impactful, Olivia is a top talent that doesn't get as much attention as the other leaders within the class. All the prerequisites are there for flourishing this season at WMA.
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