<span style="font-weight: 400;">Stock Risers: Combo players to watch (2020)</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">As summer ball is now in full swing, Prep Girls Hoops Kansas takes a look at some of the state’s top players on the rise in a variety of positions.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Below are some of the state’s players to keep your eyes on in the 2020 class</span>
<strong>Kara Koester, 5’8, G/F, 2020, Conway Springs</strong>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">An overlooked player at times who can get points in a hurry when they're needed. She has a good shot and in-game speed. She brings a lot of hustle to the floor and can outwork her opponents and is good at getting around defenders and getting what seems like a wide-open look. She uses her height well and can make impressive shots in crunch time and smart plays in transition.</span>
<strong>Riley Wade, 5’9, G/F, 2020, Olathe Northwest (pictured)</strong>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Wade can fit in any system of play. She has the strength to go inside and score and can handle the ball for herself and play as a catch-and-shoot forward around the wing. she is a physical defender and can poke at the ball and get her opponents rattled. She's an excellent passer and a thoughtful player on the floor.</span>
<strong>Emma Ruddle, 5’8, G/F, 2020, McPherson</strong>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">An extremely active player who can shine on either side of the floor. She is very active on defense and has quick hands and great speed. She can go inside as a transition player or pop out and knock down a corner 3-pointer. Ruddle shows poised on the floor and can do whatever she's asked on the floor.</span>
<strong>Elisabeth Crawford, 5’9, G/F, 2020, Shawnee Mission South</strong>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">A player with goodling and a soft touch for the ball. She is a good defender and can be seen sacrificing her body for a play. She has a quick shot in a high release and is comfortable playing in the mid-range area or going inside and getting physical. A skilled player with the ball in her hands who knows how to improvise in the moment.</span>
<strong>Kinzie Comley, 5’7, G/F, 2020, Sterling</strong>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Comley is an unselfish player makes extra passes and looks to contribute on the defensive end. She stays in front of the ball and looks to force turnovers and contested shots. She can handle the ball summon can score for herself and is good at being aggressive and staying active both on and off the ball.</span>
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