A Kansas Class 6A Day 1 All-State Tournament Team
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In collaboration with my friends at the Sunflower Smack Show I present to you our Class 6A Day 1 All-Tournament Team. Players are listed in the order of the games watched Wednesday night. Addyson Brown Addyson Brown 6'2" | PF…
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Continue ReadingIn collaboration with my friends at the Sunflower Smack Show I present to you our Class 6A Day 1 All-Tournament Team. Players are listed in the order of the games watched Wednesday night.
Addyson Brown Addyson Brown 6'2" | PF Derby | 2023 State #44 Nation KS , 6’2″, PF, Derby, 2023 – Brown worked to score inside and competed well on the glass. Repeatedly strung together multiple post moves inside and elevated on shots. She scored well in mid-range and showed good shot blocking ability.
S’Mya Nichols S’Mya Nichols 6'0" | SF Shawnee Mission West | 2023 State #16 Nation KS , 6’0″, SG/SF, Shawnee Mission West, 2023 – Nichols was very physical offensively. Was the only Viking able to create shots for herself off the dribble. Was extremely explosive on the drive and showed good offensive rebounding smarts.
Jadyn Wooten Jadyn Wooten 5'6" | PG Blue Valley | 2024 State KS , 5’6″, PG, Blue Valley, 2024 – Fast, quick, and very athletic with the ball and a determined defender. Pushed tempo strongly, used post moves in either direction to create space to attack and finish as well as to draw contact. Went end-to-end to score for the win off a whirling, athletic, challenged finish.
Sophie Deveney Sophie Deveney 5'10" | SF Blue Valley | 2022 State KS , 5’10″, SF, Blue Valley, 2022 – A scrappy rebounder who defended multiple positions, scored with contact, shot well from the perimeter, and blocked shots. She was crucial to their success.
Talayah Thomas Talayah Thomas 5'6" | CG Topeka | 2022 State KS , 5’6″, PG, Topeka, 2022 – While inconsistent with her shot, her deep three point range and ability to anticipate passes to generate steals stood out. She gave Topeka a one point lead with 20 seconds left with a long three.
Jaliya Davis Jaliya Davis 6'2" | C Blue Valley North | 2025 State KS , 6’2″, PF, Blue Valley North, 2025 – Davis displayed sustained energy on both ends of the floor. Played at a level all game that fuels the argument that she is the best center prospect in the state. Length, hops, strength, speed, quickness, and skill set wore down defenders in the second half. Davis scored well off the bounce and in transition.
Aubrey Shaw Aubrey Shaw 6'1" | PG Blue Valley North | 2025 State KS , 6’1″, CG, Blue Valley North, 2025 – Shaw was fast and handled well in transition, leading the break effectively. Used her length and quickness to good advantage on both ends of the floor. A very heady player who was a consistent perimeter threat.
Sania Copeland Sania Copeland 5'7" | CG Olathe North | 2022 State KS , 5’7″, CG, Olathe North, 2022 – Whether from either corner, the wings, or top of the key Copeland was able to knock down perimeter shots. That included a three-ball with less than six seconds left in the game. She also showed an ability to finish with contact.
Ashlyn Alloway Ashlyn Alloway 5'11" | PF Olathe North | 2022 State KS , 5’11″, CG, Olathe North, 2022 – Alloway’s strong shooting was punctuated with a quick release. She showed transition handles, quick hands and good timing illustrated by a perimeter block on a Aubrey Shaw Aubrey Shaw 6'1" | PG Blue Valley North | 2025 State KS three point attempt.
Camree Johnson Camree Johnson 5'8" | SF Dodge City | 2022 State KS , 5’8″, CG, Dodge City, 2022 – Johnson’s quickness, athleticism, and strength drover her ability to finish with either hand; score against contact; and score against double teams. She elevated well on her shots as well as when rebounding. Played solid defensively.
Zoe Canfield Zoe Canfield 5'11" | PF Washburn Rural | 2024 State KS , 5’10″, CG, Washburn Rural, 2024 – showing her prowess defensively she also was deadly on the perimeter, going 6/7 from beyond the arc and with range.
Featured image: Blue Valley 2024 Jadyn Wooten Jadyn Wooten 5'6" | PG Blue Valley | 2024 State KS defended by Topeka 2024 Ayana Leesman. Photo: Robert Kelly.