Returning Eastern Kansas League Honorable Mentions
After a look at the players selected a season ago to the first, second, and third teams of the Eastern Kansas League, we will now shine light on returning honorable mention selections. Here’s a quick look at the seven returners…
Access all of Prep Girls Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingAfter a look at the players selected a season ago to the first, second, and third teams of the Eastern Kansas League, we will now shine light on returning honorable mention selections. Here’s a quick look at the seven returners in order by class and last name.
2021
Abby Dunsmore Abby Dunsmore 6'0" | PF St. James Academy | 2021 State KS , 6’0″, PF, St. James Academy — Dunsmore is described my her high school coach as a hard working, versatile player who is also a shot blocker.
Megan Edwards
Megan
Edwards
5'7" | SG
Blue Valley Northwest | 2021
State
KS
, 5’7″, SG, Blue Valley Northwest,
Kansas Elite
17U Zars — At this past July’s MAYB Reign the Plains tournament Edwards showed many reasons why Washburn University landed a commitment from her. A fast, hustling guard with good bounce she is a dangerous three point shooter off the catch. With quick hands who gets down the floor off the steal, she handles well with either hand and has IQ to pull it out and swing the ball rather than forcing the play.
Sameera Elmasri
Sameera
Elmasri
5'9" | CG
St. Thomas Aquinas | 2021
State
KS
, 5’10”, W, St. Thomas Aquinas,
KC Dream
— Elmasri is a solidly built three point shooter who also has the ability to finish off the dribble drive with either hand.
Claire Worthington
Claire
Worthington
5'7" | PG
St. James Academy | 2021
State
KS
, 5’7″, SG, St. James Academy — Worthington set the school record for points in a game with 34 a year ago. PGH’s Joel Webb regards her as a elite level shooter with a quick release and unlimited range. She is also a good ball handler and defender.
2022
Allie Burns
Allie
Burns
5'8" | CG
Bishop Miege | 2022
State
KS
, 5’8″, W, Bishop Miege,
Next Level Eclipse
17 Red – Burns is active and a pest. Found playing on the top of presses she has quick feet and hands to rip away her share of steals for scores or assists. I enjoyed watching her defend a very strong wing for Victory Christian (MO) at a MAYB Tournament this past July. A terrific rebounder who does it with elevation. Burns had seven offensive rebounds, eight boards total, in the Stags’ 4A state championship quarterfinal win over Chapman.
Adrianna Smith, 5’10”, SF, Bishop Miege, 2022 – With Ashton Verhulst Ashton Verhulst 6'2" | SG Bishop Meige | 2020 State KS graduated this could be Smith’s year to command either forward position. She has the handles and range to play on the wing. But with her strength and headiness to slice the passing lane to cutters, Smith creates problems inside on both ends of the floor. She finished behind teammate Allie Burns Allie Burns 5'8" | CG Bishop Miege | 2022 State KS with seven total rebounds in last March’s state quarterfinal win.
Charlotte O’Keefe
Charlotte
O’Keefe
6'3" | PF
St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022
State
KS
, 6’2″, F/C, St. Thomas Aquinas, 2022 — Active on both ends of the floor, O’Keefe is a strong, long and great rebounder who elevates well. With her improving shooting she will continue to have substantial upside.