Sophomores To Watch This Season In The MIAA

Sophomore season is often a time where players take a big jump. Here we preview this up coming season, and look at 5 sophomores to watch out for in the MIAA. [player_tooltip player_id='592626' first='Jessica' last='Persky'], High School King Phillip, Position G Jessi was on the floor, and helped close out multiple win's last season for KP. As just a Freshman on varsity, Jessi looked comfortable in the teams offense, and overall system. She has been really working hard this offseason, and I expect her to have a breakout season in her Sophomore year. Jessi is a skilled Guard, who can play on or off the ball. She is very good in the open floor as a playmaker, and plays under control. She can be a scorer, or she can be a facilitator. She knows when to take it herself, and when to set her teammates up. She is also a strong catch and shooter. She has a high basketball IQ, and makes a lot of good reads on the defense. Jessi is a player to watch this season. Madison Keough, High School King Phillip, Position SG, Maddy worked very hard to get in the varsity rotation last season. She was on the floor in big moments, including one game where she helped close out a big win. Maddy is a very good shooter. She has a good shooting touch. She has no waisted motion in her shot, and she has a very quick shot release. This summer Maddy has been working very hard, and is looking confident playing. She has good size for her position. She is a good decision maker, and does not often turn the ball over. Maddy can also finish at the rim. Maddy has a high basketball IQ, and a strong work ethic. On defense she is a good perimeter defender, and she uses her size to get deflections in the passing lanes. Expect Maddy to have a breakout Sophomore season. Tia Williamson, High School Attleboro, Position F/C Tia looks to be a much improved player watching her this summer. She was injured for part of last season, and looks to be back strong. This coming season she will be a paint protector for Attleboro, and will make is tough for teams to drive in the lane against them. She is a true center. She can be a valuable weakside defender, or tough in the middle of the Attleboro 2-3 zone. On offense she is good on the glass, and has also improved her finishing skills. [player_tooltip player_id='481343' first='Alexandra' last='Danis'], High School Newton North, Position CG Danis was in the ration for Newton North last season, and should take an even bigger roll this season. She is a very crafty, and shifty player. Danis can shoot the three well, and she had games with multiple three pointers made last year. She can also score off the dribble. Danis is a high energy player, and is always moving without the ball. She can run the offense, and also play off the ball. On defense Danis is a pest and likes to pressure the ball handlers, and jump the passing lanes. [player_tooltip player_id='486360' first='Sophia' last='McClendon'], High School Belmont, Position SF Sophia is a playmaker, who can play inside and out. She has a strong built, and uses that to help her finish through contact. She can shoot the three and also face up and attack off the dribble. She is a three level scorer, that can play in transition, or in the half court. On defense she can guard multiple positions, and can defend down low or on the perimeter. Sophia is a high impact versatile player, who has a strong upside to her game.