2021 Class All-Kansas City Area Preseason 3rd Team

As we head towards the start of basketball tryouts for many here in Missouri on November 2nd,  we wanted to put together our preseason teams by graduating class but regardless of what high school class they play in, from class 1 to class 5. This group of players are the best of the best in the KC metro area and will be super fun to watch as they compete one last time during their senior seasons! <hr /> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">3rd Team</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="168264" first="Morgan" last="Ferrara"] Ι 6’0" CG Ι Staley Ι </strong><strong>KC Dream Ι Uncommitted</strong></p> An excellent big guard that can do it all, Morgan has the size and speed to play anywhere on the floor. She is a deadly shooter from three with range with her super quick release. She has a very high basketball IQ with her ability to slide and find open spaces off the ball to get her shot off. Morgan is a tough matchup with her strong handles and crafty skill set to get to the basket and she is strong enough to play through contact. <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106881" first="Maddie" last="Niemeier"] Ι 6’2" PF Ι Liberty North Ι KC Lady Run GMC </strong><strong>Ι Truman State Commit</strong></p> A solid post Forward with excellent post moves and footwork, Maddie is one of the more polished players around the basket in the state. She can score over both shoulders with different moves and finishes. She has great awareness and can play out of double teams with scoring moves or finding teammates. Her mid-range jumper from 10 - 12 feet is smooth and she shots it with efficiency. Maddie is an excellent rebounder and post defender with her instincts and reaction to the ball. <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="170150" first="Brooke" last="Ellis"] Ι 5’7" SF Ι Lee’s Summit West Ι Kansas Elite </strong><strong>Ι Rockhurst Commit</strong></p> An active small forward with guard skills, Brooke uses her game to give her team what is needed. She can score the ball attacking the rim and has good athleticism. She has the ability to play on the ball and make plays for her teammates as well as being an excellent defender and rebounder. <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="150008" first="Lauren" last="Gillig"] Ι 6’1" SG Ι Blue Springs South Ι KC Lady Run GMC </strong><strong>Ι NW Missouri State Commit</strong></p> A sharpshooter with range, Lauren is a complete basketball player. She has great size and length and her athleticism puts pressure on defenses. She can play on the ball and starts fast breaks with her ability to rebound and push. Solid on-ball defender and really anticipates well as an off-ball defender. Lauren is a three-level scorer who plays unselfishly and is really active all of the floor. <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106909" first="Natalie" last="Rippy"] Ι 5’10" SF Ι St. Pius X Ι KC Lady Run GMC </strong><strong>Ι Uncommitted</strong></p> A complete wing forward, Natalie has improved her game every year. She plays well in the post with her back to the basket or out on the perimeter with her guard-like skills. Can play with her back to the basket and face up. She is an excellent shooter and handles the rock well in space. A good defender and has a high basketball IQ. &nbsp;