Conference Preview: KC Suburban White

Earl Austin November 16, 2021 @ 11:00 AM

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri continues its preseason conference previews with a look at the Kansas City Suburban Conference White Division. William Chrisman advanced to the Final Four of the state tournament last season. Grain Valley and Raytown have good groups of players returning. <h4>The Starting Lineup</h4> [player_tooltip player_id="107013" first="Grace" last="Slaughter"] 6’2" Grain Valley: The 2023 Mizzou commit is one of the top all-around players in the state. She averaged 27 points, seven rebounds and two steals a game as a sophomore. She also earned a gold medal as a member of the Team USA 16U squad during the summer. [player_tooltip player_id="189843" first="Taliyah" last="Scott"] 5’6" Truman: A talented 2023 combo guard who excels at both ends of the floor. She averaged 14.8 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals a game as a sophomore. [player_tooltip player_id="202666" first="Summer" last="Yancy"] 6’0" Raytown: The versatile 2024 forward is one of the most athletic young players in the state. She is primed for a breakout season after averaging 7.5 points and 6.3 rebounds as a freshman. [player_tooltip player_id="107022" first="Urya" last="Williams"] 5’6" Truman: A solid 2023 point guard who can handle the ball and slash to the basket. She averaged 10 points and six rebounds a game as a sophomore. Mele Taula, William Chrisman: A 2023 forward who is the top returning player from last season’s Final Four team. She averaged 10 points, seven rebounds and two assists a game as a sophomore.   <h4>Best of the Rest</h4> 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="173426" first="Stevi" last="Yancy"] 5’6" Raytown Victoria Jones 5’6" Raytown   2023 Anna Shrum, Belton Armani Henry 5’10" Raytown Ella Clyman, Grain Valley Gladys Brown 5’7" Raytown   2024 [player_tooltip player_id="235459" first="Layla" last="Scott"] 5’6" Truman Finley Laforgee, Grain Valley   2025 [player_tooltip player_id="309415" first="Jada" last="Smith"] 5’10" Raytown