2023 Class All KC Area Preseason 1st Team
Next up we take a look at the 2023 class. This group of super sophomores in the KC Metro area are poised for evenΙ better seasons this year. With that year under their belt, the expectations are even higher for…
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Continue ReadingNext up we take a look at the 2023 class. This group of super sophomores in the KC Metro area are poised for evenΙ better seasons this year. With that year under their belt, the expectations are even higher for this group. They all have the ability to play at this level and have made improvements to their game through the summer. Some of these players are the leaders of their teams already and others will have to step up their play in order for their teams to be successful.
1st Team
Jada Williams Jada Williams 5'6" | PG La Jolla Country Day | 2023 State #6 Nation CA Ι 5’7″ CG Ι Blue Springs Ι Arkansas Banshees AAU Ι Uncommitted
Super athletic and competitive guard, Jada is one of the best players in the state regardless of class. A Class 5 All-State selection, Jada plays in attack mode all game on both ends of the floor. Her passion and love for the game is on display every time she steps on the floor. She is electric with the ball in her hands and is an excellent playmaker and facilitator. She can play at the point and run sets and is great in ball screen actions. She is a three-level scorer with range out past the three-point line and excels in the mid-range. Jada is an excellent on-ball defender and rebounds very well from the guard spot.
Grace Slaughter Grace Slaughter 6'1" | CG Grain Valley | 2023 State MO Ι 6’2″ CG Ι Grain Valley Ι Missouri Phenom AAU Ι Univ. of Missouri Commit
An MBCA Class 4 All-State selection, Grace is a do it all player with her ability to play all five spots. Her long and athletic frame allows her to get to any spot on the floor. She has an excellent understanding of how to play; especially when double-teamed. She is a three-level scorer that does not force shots. An excellent passer with great vision and awareness. The UM commit is an elite level rebounder and with her guard skills can start the break and play in transition.
Taliyah Scott Taliyah Scott 5'4" | CG Truman | 2023 State MO Ι 5’4″ CG Ι Truman Ι Della Lamb Running Angels AAU Ι Uncommitted
Lights out shooter from three with range, Taliyah has been under the radar so far. A gifted and quick player, she is excellent off the dribble attacking the basket, and finishes through contact. She is a solid defender and really competes on the floor. She understands how to play the game in an unselfish way and has great court vision and instincts.
Urya Williams Urya Williams 5'6" | CG Truman | 2023 State MO Ι 5’6″ CG Ι Truman Ι Della Lamb Running Angels AAU Ι Uncommitted
Another under the radar player in KC, Urya plays a solid game and can get to the basket anytime. She has great handles and vision to create shots for herself and find her teammates. She is a solid shooter from three and an outstanding on-ball defender. Really plays tough on the floor and rebounds very well from the guard spot.
Elauni Bennett Elauni Bennett 5'9" | CG Lee's Summit North | 2023 State MO Ι 5’9″ CG Ι Lee’s Summit North Ι Uncommitted
A solid all around player, Elauni plays at a good pace and does not make many mistakes. She sees the floor well and is a good scorer off the dribble. She is a capable shooter from three and excels out in the open floor. She is an excellent defender on-ball with her quick hands and instincts.