STATE TOURNAMENT: Class 6A forwards who raised their profile
WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas 6A state championships saw a host of young players make a name for themselves on the biggest stage in Wichita. Here, Prep Hoops takes a look at several forwards who raised their profile in the…
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Continue ReadingWICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas 6A state championships saw a host of young players make a name for themselves on the biggest stage in Wichita.
Here, Prep Hoops takes a look at several forwards who raised their profile in the state championships in Wichita.
20-Jaryn Benning, 5’11, F, 2019, Topeka
A composed player who has a good frame and brings speed and versatility to the block. Benning makes smart decisions with the ball and doesn’t overthink plays. She is aggressive on defense and can force steals and rebound on both sides of the floor. She fights for position and showed she can shoot from and use the glass to her advantage.
21-Shelby Ebert, 5’9, G/F, 2019, Washburn-Rural
Ebert is a smart player who brings high energy and a physical nature to the floor. She can shoot from distance and she also finds a lot of looks inside and around the mid-range area as well.
30-Molly Kaemmer, 5’10, F, 2020, Olathe East
A good-sized forward who can control the pace of the game from inside. She is an improved player who is spending more time in search of a basket and a rebound in the paint. She has a nice jump shot near the basket when she feels confident and can use her height and length to her advantage as a rebounder and paint defender.
33-Le’Yanna McGinnis, 6’0, F, 2019, Olathe North
An intelligent forward who plays solid defense and brings great leadership to the floor. McGinnis has a high basketball IQ and a knack for rebounding and play in the paint. She contests every shot in arms distance from her and will stay with a play until the end. A hard-nosed player.
44-Aubrey Warden, 5’10, F, 2021, Liberal
A player who does a bit of everything well on the floor. Warden is a great rebounder on both ends and can clean up plays around the basket. She scores when she needs to and can put the ball on the floor. She is an unselfish player who moves off the ball well. She passes well but brings energy to her rebounding and can also get some buckets.