By The Numbers 2023’s: 1 – 10
Jada Williams Jada Williams 5'6" | PG La Jolla Country Day | 2023 State #6 Nation CA | PG | Blue Springs No. 1 A super athletic and competitive guard that is the total package, Jada is the best player…
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Continue ReadingJada Williams Jada Williams 5'6" | PG La Jolla Country Day | 2023 State #6 Nation CA | PG | Blue Springs
No. 1
A super athletic and competitive guard that is the total package, Jada is the best player in the state in the 2023 class. The MBCA Class 5 All-State and is ranked #7 in the ESPN HoopGurlz Terrific 25. She plays in attack mode all game on both offense and defense. Jada is electric with the ball in her hands and scores at-will with her creative handles and finishes at the rim. She scores at all three levels and rebounds it at a high level from her lead guard position. Jada plays at a great pace and is a solid defender both on-ball and from the help side.
Grace Slaughter Grace Slaughter 6'1" | CG Grain Valley | 2023 State MO | CG | Grain Valley
No. 2
The MBCA Class 4 All-State selection, is one of the more versatile players in the state regardless of class. Already committed to play college ball with MU, Grace is a gifted all-around player on both ends of the floor. She is long and athletic and scores the ball at all three levels. She has excellent footwork and soft touch around the basket. Her ability to play and guard all five positions on the floor causes mismatches in every game. She has an excellent basketball IQ and really understands how to play the game.
Hannah Linthacum Hannah Linthacum 6'3" | PF Jefferson City | 2023 State MO | PF | Jefferson City
No. 3
A skilled forward with solid guard skills, Hannah plays the game hard and does not make many mistakes on the floor. She is an excellent rebounder and defends well without fouling. She is comfortable playing out on the perimeter and is a solid shot blocker. Great basketball IQ and court awareness.
Kaemyn Bekemeier Kaemyn Bekemeier 5'9" | SG Republic | 2023 State MO | SG | Republic
No. 4
A MBCA Class 5 All-State selection, Kaemyn is an elite level shooting guard scores at all three levels. She always plays at a good pace and moves well without the ball. She is a solid defender and competes on the glass. Her handles are solid creating for herself and her teammates. She had great vision and court awareness.
Raychel Jones Raychel Jones 5'10" | CG Vashon | 2023 State MO | CG | Vashon
No. 5
A gifted big guard that does everything well. The PHL POY selection as a freshman, Raychel can shoot it from three, attacks the basket with either hand, and finishes through contact. She is always putting pressure on the defense with her attacking style. She is an excellent defender on-ball and playing passing lanes from the weak side. High basketball IQ.
Gracie Kelsey Gracie Kelsey 6'1" | C East Buchanan | 2023 State MO | C | East Buchanan
No. 6
A long post that really runs the floor well. The MBCA All-State Class 2 selection causes problems on both ends of the floor with her solid footwork in the post and defensive presence blocking shots and rebounding. She has really good instincts and solid post moves to score.
Madison Ayers Madison Ayers 5'8" | PG South Iron | 2023 State MO | PG | South Irons
No. 7
A Class 1 MBCA All-State, Madison is an excellent lead guard with a fearless attitude. She is comfortable playing off the ball and is a leader on the floor. She has creative handles getting to the basket and she is an elite-level shooter from three. She also is an excellent defender on-ball and playing passing lanes.
Tkiyah Nelson Tkiyah Nelson 5'10" | CG Whitfield | 2023 State MO | CG | Whitfield
No. 8
A long and athletic guard that gets after it on the defensive end. Tkiyah is a dynamic playmaker with the ball in her hands for herself and her teammates. She really can get to the basket off the dribble and finishes with creativity. She can get from end to end in a flash. Her pace of play is excellent and she is a break starter rebounding and pushing. Her court vision is excellent and she has a great feel for the game.
Natalie Potts Natalie Potts 6'2" | PF Incarnate Word | 2023 State MO | PF | Incarnate Word Academy
No. 9
A long and athletic post forward, Natalie plays with great speed and agility for a forward. She is an elite-level shot blocker and rebounder. She is great in pick and roll situations with soft hands on the catch and finishes with touch at the basket. She has range out to the three-point line and is good in the mid-range area. High basketball IQ and impacts the game on both ends.
Brooklyn Rhodes Brooklyn Rhodes 6'0" | PF Whitfield | 2023 State MO | PF | Whitfield
No. 10
Brooklyn is one of the best rebounders in the state. She has a high motor that is not often matched. She always finds a way to be around the ball and is a capable shooter in the mid-range. Her athletic frame allows her to get off the floor quickly and her footwork in the post is elite. She runs the floor well and finishes at the rim.