MDPSSBT Semifinal Standouts

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Her matchup with Bullis' two bigs will likely decide the outcome of the game.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["363332"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"17p 6a 5s 4r 2b vs McNamararnrn-Weaver was far and away the most valuable player for MZ, leading a comeback attempt that almost was successful down the stretch. Weaver understands angles and sets up the defense well with a low dribble or two before crossing over and getting to her spots. Her hustle defensively in transition to save several buckets showed the motor and heart that she plays with. An intelligent passer that makes the right read consistently off screens, the threat to score or pass makes her much harder to guard in the halfcourt.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["239435"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"17p 9r 3a 1s vs Mt. Zionrnrn-Harris' motor never runs cold and her rebounding has given her team second chance opportunities that have sustained the Lady Mustangs' run through the WCAC and MDPSSBT playoffs without some key players in the lineup. A tenacious offensive rebounder that uses the glass well for putbacks inside and outside of the paint, the soft touch belies an athlete that physical and strong. Her play on both ends of the floor leads to winning,","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["433887"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"17p 8r 5a 3s vs Bullisrnrn-Osby was a locomotive for the Lady Panthers in this one, physical drives to the paint to find a teammate on the opposite side of the lane or to finish past an u003ca href=u0022https://x.com/owe_hoops/status/1765502968139280440?s=20u0022u003eopponentu003c/au003e. Her quickness and physicality off the bounce as a 6'1 sophomore makes her a name to track in 2026 as she adds more perimeter skill to her game.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["433861"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"21p 5r 3a vs Bullisrnrn-Edwards really got it going with a pair of made 3s in the 2Q and never looked back, serving as a dynamic perimeter force for SFA in a close loss. She has the perimeter wiggle to get past her matchup with or without a screen and hit several audacious, deep 3 point baskets off the bounce. One of the top 2026 guards in the local class as a perimeter scoring machine.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["787978"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"19p 8r 2a 2s 2b vs Mt. Zionrnrn-Samuels is such a dynamic player with her ability to score the basketball at a high level on the ball or off of it as a knockdown shooter. Athletically she is a gear ahead of most of her class, using all of her 6'1 frame to hit the glass and finish through contact. 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Will be intriguing to track her skill development as she will likely have more on-ball responsibilities moving forward.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ea087d46608"} /-->