Small school guards to watch (2021)
As players and teams hope to get back on the court this summer, several players have caught our eye in recent months in the 2023 class that are poised for a big sophomore season in 2020-21. Among them are all-state…
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Continue ReadingAs players and teams hope to get back on the court this summer, several players have caught our eye in recent months in the 2023 class that are poised for a big sophomore season in 2020-21. Among them are all-state selections Trinity Lutters Trinity Lutters 5'4" | SG Osborne | 2023 State KS and Keeli Knobbe Keeli Knobbe 5'9" | SF Sylvan-Lucas | 2023 State KS , among others.
Cheyenne Cooper Cheyenne Cooper 5'7" | SG Belle Plain | 2021 State KS , 5’7, G, 2021, Belle Plaine
A multiple sport athlete who can score well after the catch. She is a bouncy player and has a good 3-point shot and a nice rhythm to her game. She moves well off the ball and has a high release point and has the speed and agility to defend the opposing team’s best players. A quick release scoring guard who is constantly in motion and can get to the free-throw line.
Kaitlin Crossland, 5’7, G, 2021, Colgan
Another impressive athlete who shows leadership and understanding in multiple sports. A nice junior leader who can set a tone defensively but is also a quick player who looks to pass to her teammates and score when she has an open look. Crossland has in-game speed and makes solid decisions with the ball in her hands. An underrated player in her class.
Megan Deters, 5’4, G, 2021, Mission Valley
Deters is a smart player with the ball who has great speed and the ability to find open paths and get to the basket. She can handle the ball well and is a smart passer and a strong defensive presence on the perimeter. She is also a terrific rebounder for her size who fights hard and looks to make plays after she rebounds. Deters averaged 11 points, 2.3 assists, 5.4 rebounds and three steals.
Grace Eck Grace Eck 5'4" | SG Ellis | 2021 State KS , 5’4, G, 2021, Ellis
A seasoned guard for Ellis who can score, rebound and make a terrific splash as a defender. She can explode through transition and is good at finding pen paths to the basket. Eck can make plays as a scoring guard and point guard and chose an unselfish nature and a self motivation to make plays. She averaged 15 points, 1.6 assists, 4.8 rebounds in 2.8 steals per game her junior year.
Lili Shubert Lili Shubert 5'8" | SG Trego | 2021 State KS , 5’8, G, 2021, WaKeeney
A 2A first team All-State performer and all-around scorer who can impact a game on several levels. Shubert is a good-sized guard who plays fast and loose. She gets out in transition and can score through contact around the glass but can also step back and knock down a 3-pointer Shubbert averaged 18 points (team high), 2.5 assists, 6.2 rebounds (team high) and 1.5 steals per game. Shubert is a solid prospect who has a high ceiling as a scorer and playmaker.