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Players to watch this summer

Players to watch this summer
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Michael Enyaah
Michael Enyaah
April 3, 2023 @ 02:31 PM
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Isabela Grant
Isabela Grant 6'2" | PF | 2026
NJ
Shy Hawkins
Shy Hawkins 6'2" | SF | 2024
NY
Kaila Richards
Kaila Richards 5'7" | PG | 2025
NY
Kayleigh Heckel
Kayleigh Heckel 5'9" | PG | 2024
NY
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Although, she is highly talented, there are some areas that need improving. She has to let the game come to her sometimes. She often forces the final pass. It is a hit or miss but is still an area that once fixed, would take her a level higher. She also needs to be a bit more active on the defensive end. Richards is capable of playing on both sides of the ball but lacks the consistency at times. She is still a player that coaches need to monitor due to her athletic, motor, and intelligence. She received her first offer from Manhattan College this year. However, it shouldn't be a surprise when other schools reach out.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6425c848972fd"} /-->
Isabela Grant

Isabela Grant

NJ
PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Isabela
Grant PF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Blair
|
NJ
Players to watch this summer
Grant is an exciting prospect. The 6’2 sophomore forward/center was instrumental in South Shore’s PSAL championship run. On...
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State: New Jersey
School: Blair
Club: New York Gauchos
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Kayleigh Heckel

Kayleigh Heckel

NY
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Kayleigh
Heckel PG
Class
2024
Height
5'9"
HS
LuHi
|
NY
Players to watch this summer
Heckel is a name that caught the attention of scouts early. The 5’9 Port Chester native competes on...
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Kayleigh Heckel

State: New York
School: LuHi
Club: Exodus EYBL
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Shy Hawkins

Shy Hawkins

NY
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Shy
Hawkins SF
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
William Floyd
|
NY
Players to watch this summer
Hawkins is one of the smoothest players in her class. The 6’1 LuHi forward scores effortlessly. Her athleticism...
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Shy Hawkins

State: New York
School: William Floyd
Club: Exodus EYBL
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Kaila Richards

Kaila Richards

NY
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Kaila
Richards PG
Class
2025
Height
5'7"
HS
Hotchkiss
|
NY
Players to watch this summer
Richards is a confident guard who excels under pressure. She orchestras everything for Hotchkiss. She doesn’t back down...
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Kaila Richards

State: New York
School: Hotchkiss
Club: New Heights
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