Sunflower: Prospects making their mark (2022)
With the season nearing its conclusion, Prep Girls Hoops Kansas takes a look at several players raising their profile in the Sunflower League this season. Sunflower Gardner-Edgerton, Lawrence, Lawrence Free State, Shawnee Mission North, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest,…
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Continue ReadingWith the season nearing its conclusion, Prep Girls Hoops Kansas takes a look at several players raising their profile in the Sunflower League this season.
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Gardner-Edgerton, Lawrence, Lawrence Free State, Shawnee Mission North, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South, Olathe West, Shawnee Mission Northwest, Shawnee Mission South, Shawnee Mission West, Shawnee Mission East
Ericka Ojeda, G, 2022, Shawnee Mission Northwest
A nice 3-point shooter who can score in bunches. She moves well off the ball and is great at catching-and-scoring. Ojeda operates well in space and moves in and out of coverage and then back behind the three-point line again. She is constantly in motion and is good at coming off screens and working one side of the floor and then slipping baseline and working the opposite side. An impressive player as a sophomore who can really put up points once she has found her rhythm.
Kaelin Platt, 5’4, G, 2022, Gardner-Edgerton
A nice defensive guard on the perimeter who shows good speed and quickness on the wing and the top of the key. She looks to collapse on the ball and can handle it some after a steal. Platt can also score from a distance and shows a lot of upside for her age on both ends of the floor.
Reagan Ponzer Reagan Ponzer 5'7" | SG Olathe South | 2022 State KS , 5’7, G, 2022, Olathe South
Another 3-point shooting guard for South who has good size, competitiveness and touch. Ponzer is listed at 5’7 and runs the floor well as a transition defender and potential scorer. She shows potential for her age as she has a game that works nicely regardless of the situation or offensive game plan. She looks to score when she can but doesn’t overstep the offense.
Aubrey Rogers, G, 2022, Olathe East
A 3-point shooter who has a scorers mentality. Rodgers can hit shots with a hand in her face and also looks to attack the rim and get opportunities through her effort and creativity. Rodgers is still young but does her part. She has a lot of upside as a scorer and is constantly improving her defensive awareness. A sophomore guard to keep your eyes on.
Alexis Newman, 5’9, F, 2022, Olathe West
Newman is an emerging forward who has a good tempo and a nose for the ball. She is good at playing inside-outside ball and is good at catching and then going up and making a play in one motion. Newman attacks the basket and is also improving her defense as well. She gets up and holds her ground and protects the rim.
Ellie Mackiewicz, 5’9, G/F, 2022, Shawnee Mission Northwest
Another Northwest sophomore combo player who shows a lot of potential on both ends of the floor. She has good height and length and can score or defend a variety of positions given her overall frame. A hustle player who plays good system ball and brings versatility to the floor for Northwest’s defense.
Michelle Schneller Michelle Schneller 5'9" | SF Olathe East | 2022 State KS , G/F, 2022, Olathe East
Schneller is another promising player for East who is a good defender and has the ability to score. Schneller defends inside and on the perimeter and gets playing time due to her defensive awareness and motivation to defend strong and athletic opponents. She looks to run the floor and is good at boxing out opponents and making plays off the ball.
Saniya Simmons Saniya Simmons 5'1" | PG Olathe North | 2022 State KS , 5’1, G, 2022, Olathe North
Another sophomore guard for Olathe North who brings a lot of hustle and grit to the floor. She has good speed, keeps the ball moving and is also good in transition. She can handle the ball and creates with her dribble. Simmons is a tough defensive player who hustles and can rebound and play beyond her listed height due to her all out effort and drive.