2027s Taking the Next Step

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every season, we get to see who makes that leap from sophomore to junior year. Here are a few names taking strides to improve their game and become standouts on their squads. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2626156"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6994f0067383d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Mount Rainier wing was an all-around impactful player for the Rams this season. He's got the size and skill to control the offense from different spots on the floor, whether it's working in pick-and-pops along the perimeter, catching down low, or using his strength to work to the mid-post from the perimeter. He was a diverse offensive threat who was depended on night after night. The 6-foot-7 junior was rarely afforded any rest and was a two-way force all winter, averaging 23.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3337179"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6994f006738bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lambert has really emerged this season as one of Kennedy's most reliable outside shooters. He has a pretty succinct motion and is ready to unload off of kickouts. He was second on the team with 14.5 PPG this season while also showing some toughness on the glass to lead the team in rebounding (5.2 RPG). His hot shooting from outside could be enough to help lift Kennedy through one of these upcoming elimination games and keep their season alive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2375337"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6994f00673910"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Jackson junior guard has been a consistent producer for them this season, both with his scoring output and on the glass. He's an excellent shooter who can't be left alone outside and has seemed to add some strength that's helped him be a bigger factor on the boards. That strength has also shown up with some second efforts inside and contested finishing around the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2457269"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6994f0067396e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ross has continued to improve his consistency from 3-point range and has really been a valued 3 &amp; D rebounding wing for the Conks this winter. When he is on from outside, it opens up more lanes inside for their guards to penetrate, and they don't have a ton of size up front, so his defending and rebounding can really play a pivotal role for them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140811"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6994f006739be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's taken a big step up this season after transferring to Woodinville, and helped the Falcons to a 16-6 record. He's really improved in a lot of ways, playing stronger inside, shooting more consistently from 3-point, and has been a pretty efficient offensive threat for them. They have a pretty balanced team, but Penberthy's ability to stretch the floor can provide some real daggers and should be a big factor as they make their way through district playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->