2022 Class All KC Area Preseason 1st Team
Next up we take a look at the 2022 class. This group of juniors in the KC Metro area may not have the size but it has some of the most gifted and dynamic guards in the entire state! They…
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Continue ReadingNext up we take a look at the 2022 class. This group of juniors in the KC Metro area may not have the size but it has some of the most gifted and dynamic guards in the entire state! They all have show improvements to their games and are exciting to watch. Playing with no fear and using their advanced skill sets, these juniors are poised to have even bigger seasons starting in November!
1st Team
Cierra Smith Cierra Smith 5'8" | CG Grandview | 2022 State MO Ι 5’8″ CG Ι Grandview Ι Della Lamb Running Angels AAU Ι Uncommitted
An MBCA Class 4 All-State selection, Cierra is an elite-level scorer from all three levels; at the basket, from mid-range, and from three; simply one of the best pure scorers in the state. She has a strong frame that allows her to get downhill when attacking the basket. She plays quick but stays under control. She is an elite-level defender with great anticipation and quick hands. She plays fearless and is always in attack mode.
Tasia Johnson Tasia Johnson 5'8" | PG Lee's Summit West | 2022 State MO Ι 5’8″ PG Ι Lee’s Summit West Ι KC Lady Run GMC Ι Uncommitted
A very athletic and quick lead guard that excels in the open floor, Tasia can do it all on the floor. Even playing on a talented high school or AAU team, She always stands out with her unselfish yet attacking play style. When she moves off the ball, she shows she can knock down open shots and understands how to move without the ball. Her creativity with the ball and the ability to set things up for her teammates makes her unguardable. She is deadly in ball-screen action with her ability to read and react. Tasia is an excellent defender on-ball and has great instincts and a high basketball IQ.
Amaya Blake Amaya Blake 5'8" | CG Park Hill | 2022 State MO Ι 5’9″ CG Ι Park Hill Ι Arkansas Banshee Ι Uncommitted
A very versatile and athletic guard, Amaya plays the game at a calm yet attacking pace. She is always under control and is a dynamic three-level scorer. She understands how to play in ball-screen action and makes plays for her teammates with her vision and court awareness. Always finishing through contact and has a quiet intensity about her game. She has a high basketball IQ and can play both with the ball and off the ball. A solid defender with a high motor.
Kennedy Townsend Kennedy Townsend 5'8" | CG Park Hill | 2022 State MO Ι 5’8″ CG Ι Park Hill Ι Missouri Phenom Ι Uncommitted
A gifted scorer at all three levels and MBCA Class 5 All-State selection, Kennedy can flat out score the rock. She has a smooth quick release and can shot it with range. She is an elite level rebounder from the guard spot and can start the break. She is very comfortable playing at the point and understands how to run an offense. She is creative with her handles getting to the rim or finding her teammates. Very high basketball IQ player that always plays under control.
Jaidynn Mason Jaidynn Mason 5'5" | PG Blue Springs South | 2022 State MO Ι 5’5″ CG Ι Blue Springs South Ι KC Lady Run GMC Ι Uncommitted
A first-team All-Conference and All-District selection, Jaidynn is electric with the ball in her hands. She is an elite-level scorer that scores in a variety of ways and has a deadly mid-range game. She has excellent quickness in the open floor. Jaidynn is creative with her handles and is always putting pressure on the defense. She has great court vision and awareness and is a solid defender; especially playing passing lanes.