Best of the Best ’26s IX: Sophomore Season Loading

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue to analyze the loaded 2026 class in TN, and look ahead at their upcoming sophomore seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["636401"],"_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_0_evaluation":"As a 5'10 combo guard for Dickson County HS, Stevenson put together a phenomenal freshman campaign.  She played a huge role on a team that won the district championship, while she was name All-District, and All-District Tournament.  She's a lights out shooter that can get hot in a hurry.  She's just knows how to score the basketball:  scored 18 in the district championship game vs Henry Co, and averaged 16 in 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for Harpeth Hall.  She is a high level passer with great court vision.  Finds teammates on the drive and kick, hits cutters, and keeps her head up in transition.  Straight up throws strikes!  She's the type of teammate that makes you want to cut and sprint the floor, because if you're open, she's going to find you.  Most comfortable attacking the rim looking to create assists, but is a solid finisher.  Needs to continue improvement her outside shot to create harder closeouts and more opportunities to penetrate.  An excellent defender that can lockdown her position.  Will be a great contributor off the bench for Harpeth Hall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-652c44177385c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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but doesn't necessarily have great size as a HS post.  I can see her developing into a really nice 4 that can play in Bradley Central's hi-low offense.  She's a tremendous passer for her position, crashes the boards hard, and an effective finisher.  I believe she can carve out a role off the bench for Bradley as a backup 3 or 4.  If she can really hone in on her offensive skill development on the perimeter, and get to the point skill-wise that she can adequately play the 3, then it really opens up the opportunities for her.  I've seen how competitive she is, and believe in her work ethic.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-652d292d46c16"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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