Here’s a Look at the Top Centers to Watch

Here are several of this season's top centers. <strong>Kennedy Brown</strong>, 6'6", 2019, Derby. A four-year starter for the defending 6A state champion Brown was first team 6A all-state in 2018 and 2017, and second team 2016. A five-star ESPNU HoopGurlz 100 player, she is #19 in the country and #4 at the post position. She has a versatile game where she can play on the perimeter with three-point range; drive the baseline; play with her back to the basket; finish in traffic; alter and block shots; and initiate and run the fast break. Brown has committed to Oregon State University. <strong>Chison Ajekwu</strong>, 6'3", 2019, Lawrence. A three-star ESPNU HoopGurlz player, she is #18 at the post position. Ajekwu was second team 6A all-state in 2018, honorable mention in 2017 and 2016. A strong inside threat and rebounder in 2017 she averaged a double-double in points and rebounds and can play with her back to the basket and alter shots. Ajekwu has committed to University of Kansas. <strong>Trinity Knapp</strong>, 6'2", 2019, Mill Valley. Honorable mention Eastern Kansas League in her first year of starting in 2018. She is a strong interior post-up player, rebounder, and shot blocker. Knapp can finishes in traffic and has a quick 10-'12' jumper. Knapp has committed to Missouri State University. <strong>Jordyn Beard</strong>, 5'11", 2021, Hugoton. Bead is an active, physical shot blocker and rebounder. She also is quick, strong, and aggressive on the offensive block; transitions end-to-end well, and can finish with contact. <strong>Kassie Kinniburgh</strong>, 6'0", 2020, Valley Center. Second team all Arkansas Valley Chisholm Trail League Division II in 2018. Kinneberg is a physical, court aware rebounder with back-to-the-basket scoring ability.