5 2022 Posts Debuting in the Rankings

The November ranking refresh added 25 players to the class of 2022 ranked list.  Here is a look at the five post players making their debut. <strong>#76 [player_tooltip player_id="223387" first="Adrianna" last="Smith"], 5’10", SF/PF, Bishop Miege</strong> - In gathering seven total rebounds in last March’s class 4A state quarterfinal win Smith announced she, especially with the graduation of [player_tooltip player_id="90133" first="Ashton" last="Verhulst"], should command the power or small forward position this season.  <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;">She creates problems on both ends of the floor with her headiness, strength, and solid size.  Smith has the handles and range to play on the wing and, defensively, is able to slice through the passing lanes of cutters.  </span> <strong>#133 [player_tooltip player_id="223389" first="Naveah" last="Green"], 6’0", PF, Winfield</strong> - A long armed shot blocker with size, and good anticipation, Green also has good hands and the ability to finish around the basket. She boxes well at times but also will bulldoze an opponent under the basket to gather rebounds. <strong>#147 [player_tooltip player_id="223392" first="Taylee" last="Hatton"], 6’0", PF, Wichita Northwest, Wheat State Elite</strong> - Hatton has come a long way since I saw her play at the Mid-America Classic in McPherson earlier this season.  Growing self-confidence was evident this summer, especially 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 Exposure event in Wichita.  The solidly built forward had a great event.  Hatton had highlight moment ouf of the left hand short corner.  Off the catch she was able to beat her defender baseline to then score on the jump out.</span> [caption id="attachment_224108" align="alignleft" width="149"]<img class=" wp-image-224108" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/11/Avery-Fillmore-2022-KS-Dream-Team-JW-300x291.jpg" alt="" width="149" height="145" /> Maize and KS Dream Team JW 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="223409" first="Avery" last="Fillmore"]. Photo by Robert Kelly.[/caption]<strong>#183 [player_tooltip player_id="223406" first="Zoe" last="Oczko"], 6’3", C, Shawnee Heights</strong> - Oczko will be one watch develop.  She has great size and length and transitions well for her size. <strong>#189 [player_tooltip player_id="223409" first="Avery" last="Fillmore"], 6’0", F, Maize, KS Dream Team</strong> - As her game gets more refined Fillmore will be one to watch.  She has good length and an ability to block shots.