Sleepers To Watch At States
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There is no doubt that every time the big stage pops up the big time players show up. However, there are always players that don’t get the recognition who put the state on notice by their performance at the State Tournament. Below we look at five sleepers to watch who could make some noise in Charleston.
Sydney Baird Sydney Baird 5'7" | CG Webster County | 2023 State WV – Webster County – 2023 – Guard
Leading the state in points per game and her Highlander team to the State Tournament. Sydney Baird Sydney Baird 5'7" | CG Webster County | 2023 State WV , one of the best players in the state will put on a show in Charleston. Whether it’s a one game show or three game show we will find out. The sophomore guard averaging 30.2 points per game as she looks to lead the Highlanders to a State title.
Kadie Colebank Kadie Colebank 6'1" | PF Tucker County | 2023 State WV – Tucker County – 2023 – Center
One of the better bigs in the state is still being kept under the radar. 6’1 Kadie Colebank Kadie Colebank 6'1" | PF Tucker County | 2023 State WV from Tucker County is looking to put up the numbers in Charleston. The Sophomore center is shooting 56.8 percent from the field through 20 games. She uses her great size inside to post and grab boards, increasing the Mountain Lions chances for second-chance points.
Josie Montgomery Josie Montgomery 5'10" | CG Calhoun County | 2022 State WV – Calhoun County – 2022 – Guard
One of the hardest workers throughout the state hasn’t been recognized as much as she deserves. Junior guard Josie Montgomery Josie Montgomery 5'10" | CG Calhoun County | 2022 State WV leading Calhoun County into the State Tournament. Montgomery hit a milestone of 1,000 points earlier this year while averaging 20.3 points this season.
Kaylea Baisden Kaylea Baisden 5'7" | CG Tug Valley | 2022 State WV – Tug Valley – 2022 – Guard
Tug Valley has had an impressive season all around to claim the one seed in the State Tournament. Led by Junior sharpshooter, Kaylea Baisden Kaylea Baisden 5'7" | CG Tug Valley | 2022 State WV . Baisden is leading the team with 19 points per game. The last thing you want to do is leave her open from behind the arc.
Ashlynn Van Tassell – Cameron – 2024 – Center
Cameron is a team that has secretly earned the two seed. A very quiet team due to location and class has had a great season so far. 6’0 Center Ashlynn Van Tassell has been a big inside presence for the dragons. Van Tassell is averaging 15.3 points per game as a freshman. This one should be fun to watch over the next few years.