4 New Combo Guards Join the 2022 Rankings

After looks at debuting <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2020/11/6-debuting-point-guards-in-the-rankings/">point guards</a> and <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2020/11/5-debuting-posts-in-the-rankings/">posts</a>, we now take a look at the combo guards who joined the rankings.   Here is a look at the four combo guards making their debut. <strong>#21 [player_tooltip player_id="223386" first="Hayley" last="Numrich"], 5’4", Blue Valley Northwest, Kansas Elite</strong> - I first saw Numrich at September’s <span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:’Verdana’;font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2020/09/i-35-showcase-wichita-2022-standouts/">I-35</a> Wichita Showcase event.  She caught my eye initially because of her defense.  Numrich as an absolute beast, locking in on every opponent she drew.  She also showed off handles and offensive quicks.  It is hard to overlook a player who was only one of two players to successfully drive to the hole and score on now #5 ranked [player_tooltip player_id="93974" first="Emajin" last="McCallop"]. Numrich continued her strong play at the Kansas <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2020/10/pgh-kansas-top-250-expo-review-team-2/">PGH Top 250</a> Exposure event in October.  She played physically and with speed.  She also was very active on both ends of the floor and transitioned well.</span> <strong>#101 [player_tooltip player_id="223388" first="Kylie" last="Arnold"], 5’4", Salina South, Wheat State Elite</strong> - At the Wichita <span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:’Verdana’;font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">I-35 Showcase Arnold caught the attention of several coaches.  She ran the ran the floor with speed and kept her eye on ball, which continued into moving well without the ball. Additionally, Arnold did a terrific job of creating space out of movement and showed high IQ, good vision, and solid handles to dribble out of trouble in the full- and half-court.  With her strong motor, she was able to turn catches into perimeter shots and quick basket attacks. </span> <strong>#142 [player_tooltip player_id="223391" first="Denae" last="McElrath"], 5’7", Wichita East</strong> - If people are paying attention they be noticing the depth East has in the back court.  McElrath showed at October’s <span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:’Verdana’;font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">No Boundaries/MaxLab Training scrimmage that she will be a part of that pool.  She hustles, is the first to hit the floor to get loose balls, and is unafraid to take the ball at the trees.  A fast guard who handles well, she was able to blow by other participating teammates to create.  </span> <strong>#174 [player_tooltip player_id="223401" first="Sophia" last="Tewell"], Blue Valley West</strong> - While Tewell is the only one of the four I personally have not seen play, PGH’s <span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:’Verdana’;font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">Israel Potoczny noted in <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2020/02/ekl-sleepers-raising-their-profile/">February</a> that she is "An up-and-coming guard for West who brings a 3-point shot and some skills to the floor."  He also described her as a speedy player with ball skills.  She spots well on the perimeter to score when the ball swings her way. </span>