Player’s Perspective: Season Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that the season is over and the AAU circuit is beginning, I decided to go back and ask players from all 4 classes about how their seasons went, from their perspective. Here are the next couple players!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["688516"],"_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":"u003cemu003eHow do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?u003c/emu003ern-We played better together, and it showed by having more wins than the last season. We had a relatively young team, with 1 senior, so I'm hoping this will translate to next year and we can make the playoffs.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWhat was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?u003c/emu003ern-The biggest obstacle I faced this season was playing a lot of minutes in a position I didn't have a lot of experience in. Before this high school season, I was mainly a perimeter player who rarely went inside. Now, playing inside has helped me develop new skills that will be useful for this AAU season.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWhat do you think you improved most on the court?u003c/emu003ern-Over the course of the season, I improved my free throw percentages, leading the team with 78% by the end of the season. I also gained more confidence as the season went on.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWhat are you looking to improve before next season?u003c/emu003ern-For next season, want to especially work on my ball handling so I can become more versatile on the court. I want to become stronger with the ball, be able to make good decisions, and being a better passer.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWho are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?u003c/emu003ern-On my team, there are a bunch of players that could have a breakout year next year. But, a teammate that stood out to me this season was [player_tooltip player_id='1045886' first='Isabel' last='Schneider'] because she was always super composed on the court, supportive, always positive, and never backed down.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='928125' first='Ashlan' last='Bryant'] ","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Deer Park HS","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cemu003eHow do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?u003c/emu003ern-We had an amazing year. We developed chemistry throughout the season and were strong defensively which always gave us a good chance to win. Offensively, we have a lot of girls that are skilled so you can't just focus on one person.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWhat was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?u003c/emu003ern-We don't have a lot of height, so our coach emphasizes rebounding as a team. We know our strength as a team is our speed so we focus on turning up the pressure defensively to turn teams over.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWhat do you think you improved most on the court?u003c/emu003ern-I think I've gotten better at seeing the court and creating for others. Our offense is open and gives me the freedom to create and draw help.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWhat are you looking to improve before next season?u003c/emu003ern-I'm working on getting my handles tight. I also want to continue working on scoring in creative ways.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWho are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?u003c/emu003ern-I love playing with my sister, [player_tooltip player_id='663650' first='Emma' last='Bryant']. She works hard on defense and always guards the other team's best player. She was the DPOY in our league. [player_tooltip player_id='659454' first='Brooklyn' last='Coe'] had a great season. She is one of the best shooters in the State and made big shots for our team all year long. Berlyn Zimmerer brings energy to our team both offensively and defensively. 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We went undefeated in league and made it to the state tournament for the second year in a row which was a huge accomplishment. We did not have the finish we were hoping for, but we learned a lot, and are ready to compete for it all next season.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWhat was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?u003c/emu003ern-I would say our biggest obstacle this season was getting everyone to gel. We lost some key seniors and welcomed a new head coach, so it took some time for everyone to figure each other out.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWhat do you think you improved most on the court?u003c/emu003ern-This season, I improved my spot up shooting ability. I played more off the ball then I have in the past, so I learned how to be more dynamic at the wing and hit shots consistently.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWhat are you looking to improve before next season?u003c/emu003ern-I am looking to improve my inside game this off season, and being more dynamic around the rim. As an undersized guard, I want to continue to expand my arsenal by implementing crafty finishes at the basket.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003eWho are some teammates that you think stood out this season?u003c/emu003e Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-I believe that [player_tooltip player_id='759438' first='Bailey' last='Nettleton'] is a teammate who definitely stood out this season. She showed her lights out shooting ability and was clutch in important moments. Going into her junior season, I think she'll just continue to have her hard work shine. 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Especially since we didn't play fall ball.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat do you think you improved most on the court?u003c/emu003ern-I improved on the ability to handle pressure when bringing the ball up court as the PG.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat are you looking to improve before next season?u003c/emu003ernrn-My endurance, to get a little faster, score more and the ability to always see the court.rnrnu003cemu003eWho are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?u003c/emu003ern-I think [player_tooltip player_id='660342' first='Grace' last='Renners'] stood out this season. She was our leading scorer and got her name put on the map, and even got her first offer. 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