Gateway Challenge: Class of 2024 Shooting Guards/Wings

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class of 2024 shooting guards/wings from the recently held USJN Gateway Challenge in St. Louis. &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-430288" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/C5230830-9CD7-4700-ADBE-AC1E4A60C55C.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> Azaliah Funchess (Della Lamb 3SSB 16U): The 5’10" guard from Lone Jack is a talented performer who plays with plenty of bounce and a high motor. It enables her to impact the game in a variety of ways. She has a quick first step to be defenders off the dribble and she also has a quick first jump to be a factor on the offensive boards. She has a solid mid-range jumper to compliment her slashing ability. She is a very active defender with good instincts. &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-408321" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/CD3C2B98-7335-481F-A8A6-E3F145EF016A.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> Allie Robertson (MO Phenom-Smith 16U): A 5’11" wing from Fatima who is a big matchup problem as she has the height and physical strength of a power forward, yet she has the overall skill set of a guard. She can play bully-ball off the dribble on her way to the basket and she also has 3-point range. She is also comfortable as a playmaker with her ball handling and passing. As a coach’s daughter, she has a keen understanding of the game. &nbsp; &nbsp; Ehress Cunningham (Midwest United 16U): A 5’9" wing from University City who was an excellent performer in the open court and in transition. She is a capable slashing threat in the half court offense, but she can also hit an open 3-pointer to keep the defenders honest. &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-430292" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/54F8E3D3-C42A-460B-AD53-FC1FA4555250.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> Clare Manns (MO Phenom-Smith 16U): A 5’10" wing guard from Helias who can make a lot of things happen with her high activity and skill level. She is an active rebounder from the guard position. She can grab the board and start the break herself and go coast to coast. She’s a solid perimeter shooter who can also attack the basket effectively. She is very active on the defensive end. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-430293" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/78037C46-98D4-4193-B667-DF0C2FB94427.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> [player_tooltip player_id="194528" first="Emily" last="Recker"] (MO-Phenom-Jackson 16U): A 5’7" guard from St. James who plays a strong overall floor game. She is very resourceful around the basket offensively as she can get buckets amongst the trees in a variety of ways. She moves without the ball well and makes her cuts with conviction and without wasted motion. She is also a capable 3-point shooter. &nbsp; Rayvn Thomas (Midwest United): A 5’8’’ guard from Cardinal Ritter who plays with a high motor and she has a good set of fundamentals. She attacked the basket well and she could do it going with her left or right hand. She gives a strong effort on the defensive end with the ability to guard multiple positions. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-426490" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/22789606-C86F-494F-AFC8-558927CE7E49.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> Audrey Lotspeich (St. Louis Phenom-Ford 16U): A versatile 5’10" wing from Fort Zumwalt West who has good length and was excellent on the drive. She handles the ball well and she really excelled in the open court. She can also play solid defense with her wingspan on the perimeter.