2024’s Newcomers to the Rankings
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Prep Girls Hoops recently update to the class of 2024 player rankings, we will take a look at the Newcomers to the rankings. We look to add players that have shown improvements and have the ability to play at the…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops recently update to the class of 2024 player rankings, we will take a look at the Newcomers to the rankings. We look to add players that have shown improvements and have the ability to play at the next level.
With the summer AAU session in full swing, there has been a ton of great matchups and talented players here in Missouri on full display. A lot of these players played a variety of roles as freshmen for their perspective teams this past high school season. Now with a full AAU season being played, they will definitely have opportunities to improve as they head into their sophomore seasons.
Take a look at a few of the Newcomers to the 2024 class rankings!
Bailey Burns Bailey Burns 5'8" | SG Lee's Summit West | 2023 MO Ι 5’8″ SG Ι Lee’s Summit West Ι MO Phenom
- An elite-level shooter with a quick and smooth release. Bailey is an attacking shooting guard who can score at all three levels. She can create off the bounce attacking the rim with either hand and finishes at a high level. Her ability to space on the perimeter and quick release, adds that long-range threat teams need. She is crafty with her moves to the basket and finishes through contact.
Kennedy Herrig Kennedy Herrig 5'10" | SG Liberty North | 2024 State MO Ι 5’10″ SF Ι Liberty North Ι Della Lamb
- A long and athletic wing forward, Kennedy can really stretch the floor and is a mismatch when she plays out on the perimeter. An excellent three-level scorer with good range out to the three-point line. She has a very high basketball IQ and plays well in space. She can attack the rim with either hand and can create a shot for herself off the bounce. She competes on the defensive end and really runs the floor well.
Lillian Mindeman Ι 5’3″ PG Ι Rush Ι MO Flight
- A solid lead guard that is developing into a really good player. Lillian has good court vision and awareness on both ends of the floor. She is a solid shooter from three and handles the rock well on the perimeter. She plays bigger than her size and really competes on the defensive end.
Aunasia Dunn Ι 5’3″ PG Ι Center Ι The Family Basketball Academy
- An ultra-quick lead guard that really pushes the pace for her teams. Aunasia has excellent court vision and is dynamic with the rock in her hands attacking the basket or finding her teammates with her passing. One of the fastest players end to end with the ball in her hands, she still plays under control. She can score at all three levels and is a solid shooter from three. Her on-ball defense is outstanding and she always gets her hands on passes.
Maggie Collins Maggie Collins 6'1" | PF Platte Valley | 2024 State MO Ι 5’10″ PF Ι Platte Valley
- A class 1 All-State selection, Maggie is a walking double-double. She has elite-level hands on the catch and excellent footwork around the basket. She can play with her back to the basket and scores over either shoulder. High basketball IQ player that doesn’t make mistakes or force the action. Plays within herself and competes at a high level.
Eden Davis Ι 5’9″ SF Ι Notre Dame De Sion Ι The Family Basketball Academy
- A solid wing forward who has great length and is very active on the defensive end. Eden is a developing player with a great upside. She has great defensive ability and has good lateral quickness and great shot-blocking timing. She runs the floor well and really gets after it when she is on the floor. She does a lot of the little things to help her team compete.
Honna Brown Ι 5’10″ PF Ι East Carter Ι SE Dynasty
- A developing post forward that has good hands and footwork around the basket. Honna is a solid rebounder and post defender in the paint. She finishes everything around the basket and can absorb contact and finishes at a high level. She is a very steady and consistent player that plays within herself and is an anchor in the paint for her teams.