STATE TOURNAMENT: Class 6A most underrated (2020)

WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas 6A state championships saw a host of players make a name for themselves on the biggest stage in Wichita. Here, Prep Hoops takes a look at several juniors who raised their profile in the state championships in Wichita. <b>25-Riley Wade, 5'9, G, 2020, Olathe Northwest </b> Wade is a good defender who plays big on against taller opponents on defense. Wade handles the ball a little but she is careful where she goes and avoids problem areas and stays away from traps. Wade had a strong, all-around game, scoring seven points, hauling in eight rebounds and handing out eight assists in the Cougars’ loss on Friday to Topeka. <b>24-Riley Bagshaw, 5'9, G, 2020, Washburn-Rural</b> Another guard for Washburn-Rural who plays bigger than her listed height and can rebound, score, and play tough defense. She's a versatile player with the skill to move with the ball and set good screens and pop out behind the line. Bagshaw had five points and six rebounds in an opening round win overOlathe North, and seven points and seven rebounds in the championship. <b>4-Audrey Gilmore, 5’8, G, 2020, Liberal</b> A spot-up player who runs off the ball and extends plays with her outside shooting. She runs down the floor when her teammates get a defensive rebound. She looks to score from 3 and can also handle the ball and run the show as a point guard. <b>1-Sydney Nilles, 5’8, G, 2020, Derby</b> Nilles runs the floor and plays great, team-first ball. She looks to connect when she’s open but likes to make the extra pass and get the ball inside. She is also a strong rebounder. She is a bit undersized, but she doesn’t let that slow her down when the ball goes up. Nilles found her rhythm from deep and never looked back.