Prospect Spotlight: Kayleen Kihle (2020)
The northwestern part of North Dakota is rather remote, so coaches do not really scout the area. One player they need to pay attention to is Kayleen Kihle. The 5’9 guard is playing really well this year and is someone that…
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Continue ReadingThe northwestern part of North Dakota is rather remote, so coaches do not really scout the area. One player they need to pay attention to is Kayleen Kihle. The 5’9 guard is playing really well this year and is someone that could make a future coach very happy. Kihle is a scoring machine and has a very nice outside jumper. She is playing very well this year and I spoke with her about her game, recruiting, and more.
Kihle attends Burke Central but plays for Burke County Co-Op Titans. Because her school is so small, they have combined with another so they could have bigger numbers for their athletic program. Kihle has thrived this season and tells me that their team is very competitive this season. She told me that she is playing much better than last year.
“Our team has been improving throughout the season and we have been pretty competitive with the other teams in our district so far,” Kihle said. “I think my season is going pretty well. I have been trying to improve on all aspects of my game and have improved on my statistics over last year.”
Speaking of statistics, Kihle has put up some gaudy numbers so far this year. She is scoring 17.3 points a game this year but is also adding in 7.5 rebounds a contest. Add in 3.5 assists a game and 2.6 steals and you have a very tough nosed player who contributes in all facets of the game.
Kihle is really good at scoring the ball on both the inside and outside. Her jumper is solid as she has a high and consistent release on the ball. Her length allows her to get into the passing lane and disrupt passes. You can tell she is one of the most skilled, if not the most skilled, players on the floor each time she steps on the court. She’s a really solid ball-handler which allows her to push the ball. Kihle is a player who is being overlooked a bit and I think that she can fit into a small college system quite nicely with her ability on both ends.
So far, she hasn’t gotten but interest at all. I think that will change as she gains exposure this summer. She plays tough in each game, she scores from many different spots on the floor, and her motor is off the charts. You can expect that Kihle will continue to improve and don’t be surprised if she has a few suitors next year at this time vying for her to sign.