Breaking Down Kentucky’s DI-Bound Seniors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bluegrass State continues to produce more and more talent each year on the lacrosse field. That statement rings ever true when looking at the class of 2025 which boast five players who are committed to Division One programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at each of those five players and what the program's they have committed to are getting:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["20498"],"_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-66f374a420a9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Often billed as one of the most versatile players in the Bluegrass, Alexander has all the hallmarks coaches what of a modern-day LSM. Not only can the 6-foot-2 pole win one-on-one matchups with top offensive threats but he can also create nightmares for the opposition in transition. Alexander has tremendous speed and stick skills that make him a well-rounded lacrosse player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["20802"],"_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-66f374a420af8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Andriole is arguably the best athlete amongst this class across the Commonwealth. Also playing football, he has been utilized as a running threat as the Tigers' backup QB this fall. Having committed to Marquette in late July, the big, athletic midfielder knows how to use his God-given traits to his advantage. He is able to get downhill and his hands free often. He is a matchup nightmare for short-sticks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["20799"],"_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-66f374a420b3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Fairfield-bound senior had 94 points off 54 goals and 40 assists last spring to help lead the KSLL champion Trinity Shamrocks. He is incredibly good when operating from up top whether the ball is in his stick or not. He knows exactly how to put himself in position to make a play. He is arguably at his best as a dodger with his ability to get his hands free and a look on cage from anywhere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["24113"],"_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-66f374a420b7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The most recent DI commit from the Bluegrass State, Rupp made his commitment to Mount St. Mary's in early September. He dominates that faceoff dot in Kentucky as one of the best at the position, having great hand speed and being able to counter well. He is often able to get good offensive exits. Rupp is more than just a FOGO as he has the stick skills of an offensive starter. He was maybe the most important player to his team anywhere in the state last spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["20808"],"_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-66f374a420bc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Committed to play for Andy Whitley and the hometown Bellarmine Knights, Hoffman has dealt with injury over the past year and missed the last chunk of his junior season. While he might not be the biggest, Hoffman is a consistent presence in the cage. He is especially good at stopping low shots. Hoffman tracks the ball incredibly well from any shot angle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->