Scout’s Notebook Part 3 : Recently Seen Kansas PGs & SGs

[caption id="attachment_380871" align="alignright" width="130"]<img class="wp-image-380871" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Aubrie-Kirscht-2022-Salina-Central-catch-163x300.jpg" alt="" width="130" height="240" /> Salina Central 2022 Aubrie Kirscht. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption] This is part three of a three part series that offers a peek at my scouting notes as the appear on my notepads or Rocketbook.  Often they are pretty brief, especially for players I already have some familiarity with already. I am opening with Kansas post players. Take another look at the first two parts in the series to review <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/01/scouts-notebook-part-1-recently-seen-kansas-post-players/">post players</a> and <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/01/scouts-notebook-part-2-recently-seen-kansas-cgs-and-sfs/">small forwards &amp; combo guards</a>. <h2><span style="font-size: 14pt">2022</span></h2> [caption id="attachment_380869" align="alignleft" width="135"]<img class="wp-image-380869" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Ashley-Carrillo-2022-Liberal-300x293.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="132" /> Liberal 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="125000" first="Ashley" last="Carrillo"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption][player_tooltip player_id="125000" first="Ashley" last="Carrillo"], 5'7", PG, Liberal - Assist and steal generator. Elite quickness. Long three point range. Creative when finishing off the bounce or in transition over taller opponents. [player_tooltip player_id="23467" first="Aubrie" last="Kierscht"], 5'6", SG, Salina Central - Takes what defense gives her. Elite shooter - five, all-net threes in opening quarter against Concordia. [caption id="attachment_380981" align="alignright" width="135"]<img class="wp-image-380981" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Amber-Latta-2022-Scott-City-287x300.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="141" /> Scott City 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="260013" first="Amber" last="Latta"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption][player_tooltip player_id="260013" first="Amber" last="Latta"], 5'5", PG, Scott City - Creates well. Plays in control. Finishes with contact. Good transition speed. Skill to slide by interior defender off the bounce. [caption id="attachment_381054" align="alignleft" width="135"]<img class="wp-image-381054" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Karsyn-Schlesener-2022-Southeast-of-Saline-300x283.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="127" /> Southeast of Saline 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="124981" first="Karsyn" last="Schlesener"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption][player_tooltip player_id="124981" first="Karsyn" last="Schlesener"], 5'7", PG/SG, Southeast of Saline - Athletic, quick, long, vision in half court. Solid scorer. <h2><span style="font-size: 14pt">2023</span></h2> <strong>Caitlyn Belote</strong>, 5'10", PG, Lyons - Solid build. Able to work around the basket to create her shot off the dribble. Elevates well. Boxes well. [caption id="attachment_381018" align="alignright" width="141"]<img class="wp-image-381018" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Caitlyn-Belote-2023-Lyons-300x282.jpg" alt="" width="141" height="133" /> Lyons 2023 Caitlyn Belote. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="127279" first="MyKayla" last="Cunningham"], 5'10", PG, Salina Central - Super quick with the ball. Elite hand speed. Almost seems like she toys with opposing point guards defensively. Long, fast. Elevates well. [caption id="attachment_380873" align="alignleft" width="139"]<img class="wp-image-380873" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Mykayla-Cunningham-2023-Salina-Central-300x296.jpg" alt="" width="139" height="137" /> Salina Central 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="127279" first="MyKayla" last="Cunningham"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption][player_tooltip player_id="94958" first="Mikyn" last="Hamlin"], 5'9", PG, Hugoton - Boxes well. Uses length and elevation to grab rebounds. Gets the ball down the floor quickly. Good strength and solid build to overpower opposing defenders. Athletic and court aware. [player_tooltip player_id="94974" first="Gianna" last="Vos"], 5'9", SG, Hugoton - Defended opponent point guard. Transitions well. High arching, soft perimeter shot. Quickness to get to the hoop and finish. Slick with the Eurostep. Uses length and hops around the basket. <h2><span style="font-size: 14pt">2024</span></h2> [caption id="attachment_380988" align="alignleft" width="143"]<img class="wp-image-380988" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Erika-Felker-2023-Scott-City-290x300.jpg" alt="" width="143" height="148" /> Scott City 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="302141" first="Erika" last="Felker"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_380875" align="alignright" width="140"]<img class="wp-image-380875 " src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Keyona-Hall-2024-Liberal_2-293x300.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="143" /> Liberal 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="302152" first="Keyona" last="Hall"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption][player_tooltip player_id='302141' first='Erika' last='Felker'], 5'5", SG, Scott City - Quick release on perimeter shot. Able to score off the bounce. Solid athleticism. Good north-south speed. [player_tooltip player_id="302152" first="Keyona" last="Hall"], 5'10", SG, Liberal - Terrific scorer off the bounce. Slides by people. Extends and uses the glass well. Trigger is slow but hit a corner three. Soft touch. Fast with the ball. [player_tooltip player_id="231271" first="Adrian" last="Hazelwood"], 5'7", PG, Smoky Valley - Fast. Three point shooter with ability to create her own shot. [caption id="attachment_381014" align="alignleft" width="140"]<img class="wp-image-381014 " src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Adrian-Hazelwood-2024-Smoky-Valley-300x286.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="133" /> Smoky Valley 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="231271" first="Adrian" last="Hazelwood"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_380876" align="alignright" width="140"]<img class="wp-image-380876" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Brooke-Walker-2024-Andover_2-300x297.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="139" /> Andover 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="231259" first="Brooke" last="Walker"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption][player_tooltip player_id="231259" first="Brooke" last="Walker"], 5'8", SG/PG, Andover - Great SG who plays out of position often as the PG. Need improved awareness of wolves chasing to tip the ball away. Good offensive rebounder. Finishes well. Scores well at all three levels. <h4><span style="font-size: 14pt">2025</span></h4> [player_tooltip player_id='349459' first='Amelya' last='Vance'], 5'4", PG, Andover - Hits the pull-up, mid-range jumper. Solid free throw shooter. Potential is there. Dribbled into traps. Struggled handling against quick opponents. [caption id="attachment_381038" align="alignleft" width="140"]<img class="wp-image-381038" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Amelya-Vance-2025-Andover-300x278.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="130" /> Andover 2025 [player_tooltip player_id="349459" first="Amelya" last="Vance"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption]<em>Featured image: From left to right in white Hugoton 2023s [player_tooltip player_id="94958" first="Mikyn" last="Hamlin"], [player_tooltip player_id="127287" first="Summya" last="Adigun"], [player_tooltip player_id="94974" first="Gianna" last="Vos"], 2024 Abrielle Medina, and 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="158595" first="Breckyn" last="Haar"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.</em>