I-35 Showcase Wichita : 2023 Standouts
Of the 108 players attending the Wichita I-35 Showcase event, September 13, nearly a quarter of the field were 2023s. Kansans made up 75% of that number. Below are notes on eight players I saw that stood out. Garden City…
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Continue ReadingOf the 108 players attending the Wichita I-35 Showcase event, September 13, nearly a quarter of the field were 2023s. Kansans made up 75% of that number. Below are notes on eight players I saw that stood out.
Aileen Becerril Aileen Becerril 5'8" | SF Garden City | 2023 State KS , 5’8″, SF/PF, Garden City — Becerril is a good combination of solid stature and speed. She showed an ability to finish on the break at speed following a catch on the wing. She also was active in the paint, scoring in a variety of ways. Defensively, Becerril closes out and stays with her opponent well.
MyKayla Cunningham MyKayla Cunningham 5'9" | SG Salina Central | 2023 OH , 5’9″, SF, Salina Central — Cunningham had a very strong event and garnered substantial attention from coaches I talked with. She was a perimeter threat as well as difficult to contend with in transition and the half court due to a solid combination of handles, speed, and finishing ability. Her ability to elevate was evident around the basket and on the perimeter. A “wow” moment for her was a swat of a Chorus Davis three point shot that turned into a transition basket for her team.
Addison Denney, 5’8″, SF, Wamego — Denney showed athleticism, strength, physicality, and speed. Watch for her to debut in the next rankings update.
Trista Hoobler, 5’6″, SG, Wamego — Hoobler showed solid handles and speed in transition. Consistently knocking down the mid-range jumper in the transition game was a strong point. Look for her to also appear in the next update.
Ava Jones Ava Jones 6'2" | PF Nickerson | 2023 State KS , 6’2″, PF, Nickerson — Jones has been piling up D I offers all summer and her play underscored why. One early match-up with another large school big resulted in two notable moments: A right-side block score off a post up and a fade away jumper off a left side block post up. Her opponent had nothing for her. Jones continued to show an all-around game on both ends as well as transition speed and headiness.
Trinity Lutters Trinity Lutters 5'4" | SG Osborne | 2023 State KS , 5’4″, PG, Osborne — Lutters is not just a perimeter threat but one who shoots the three with elevation.
Saige Scott Saige Scott 5'4" | CG Caney Valley | 2023 KS , 5’3″, SG, Caney Valley — A three point threat with range, Scott showed quickness off the bounce. On the drive she will aggressively look to split defenders and elevate to finish.
Becca Unruh Becca Unruh 5'6" | PG Dodge City | 2023 State KS , 5’6″, SG, Dodge City — Unruh has grown in strength and physical maturity in the past year. Including in transition she showed a quick, accurate perimeter shot.
Note: This is a updated version. Caney Valley’s Saige Scott Saige Scott 5'4" | CG Caney Valley | 2023 KS was errantly excluded.