STOCK RISERS: Junior Wings playing strong
With the 2019-2020 season entering the home stretch, Prep Girls Hoops Kansas takes a look at several juniors who are raising their profile this season. Here, Prep Girls Hoops takes a look at several 2021 wing players putting together a…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2019-2020 season entering the home stretch, Prep Girls Hoops Kansas takes a look at several juniors who are raising their profile this season.
Here, Prep Girls Hoops takes a look at several 2021 wing players putting together a strong season.
Emily Christensen, 5’8, G/F, 2021, Emporia
A good defensive player for Emporia who knows how to make plays on both ends of the floor. She has good length and is good at contesting shots and getting in the heads of opponents. She’s a skilled defender who just knows how to come away with the ball whether she’s rebounding or forcing turnovers or scoring when she has an open look. She just make plays. Christensen is a reliable player who can help her team in ways that don’t often show up in the stat book.
Cayden Carter, 5’6, G, 2021, Shawnee Mission West
A terrific scoring option for West who can hit 3-pointers and understands spacing and ball movement. She is quick on her feet and has good hands and can make smart passes and handle the ball some for herself. Carter moves off the ball well and can catch-and-shoot from a variety of spots from 3-point range. Also a good perimeter defender as well.
McKenzie Cramer, 5’6, G/F, 2021, Ashland
And underrated junior player for Ashland who can score, rebound, defend the ball and come away with the steel. Cramer is an aggressive player who is under-sized for her position, but place physical and adds a lot of pressure to opposing teams. She is a strong defender and can also score for herself and cleanup plays around the basket. She’s averaging 8.1 points, two assists, 5.2 rebounds, 1.7 steals and close to one block per game.
Perla Delgado, G/F, 2021, Bishop Ward
A player who can make impactful plays on both ends of the floor when she’s locked in. Delgado is an impressive defender who can force turnovers, block shots and shut down opponents on the block and on the perimeter. she has good length and size and understands how to put herself in a position to make a play, whether it’s contesting difficult shots around the glass or knocking down a 3-pointer when her team is making a run. A productive wing who has the game that adapts well.
Kayler Getz, 5’8, G/F, 2021, Quinter
A solid leader for Quinter who brings good hustle and activity both on the perimeter and inside and around the glass. She’s an inside-outside player who can connect several feet from the glass but also dominate the boards as a rebounder and second chance scorer. She’s averaging 10.8 points per game and an impressive 10.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals and one block. She dominates the defensive boards well and looks to quickly snag the ball and push the ball up the floor and kick off transition plays.