Ten Guards Joining the 2023 Rankings

Hugoton 2023 Julienne Salazar. Photo: Robert Kelly.

Robert Kelly October 19, 2022 @ 04:32 PM

As shared in my article about <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/10/forwards-and-centers-joining-the-2023-ranks/">forwards and centers</a> who joined the 2023 rankings, the ranks of the class has reached 200 prospects with the addition of 16 new players. Take a look now at the ten guards who also debuted in rank order.   [player_tooltip player_id='522431' first='Adyson' last='Ross'], 5'9", SG/PG, Louisburg - Ross is a nice combination of size, finishing ability at speed, and quick perimeter shooting. She also has shown good ability to move into space on the perimeter and on slashes to catch on the interior. Ross can put up double digits as well as lead the team in rebounds and steals from time to time. She was a Frontier League honorable mention selection in 2022.   [player_tooltip player_id='522432' first='Elena' last='Herbel'], 5'5", SG, Salina South - Herbel is perimeter shooter with range who can hit off a couple dribbles and off the catch. She has solid transition speed including with the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='522434' first='Emma' last='Johnson'], 5'5", CG, Basehor-Linwood - Johnson is looking for a bounce-back season after battling injuries through last season and this past summer that caused her to miss a substantial amount of time. Early last January the Leavenworth Times identified her as one of ten county players to watch due to her ability to "fill up the scorebook in points, rebounds, and assists." Recently, Coach Tatkenhorst commented in a message to me that she has some point guard in her and is the reason the Bobcats beat Eudora the first game of the 2022 season.   [player_tooltip player_id='522435' first='Camryn' last='Winter'], 5'4", PG, Andale - Winter is quick, fast, and can finish at speed with either hand. She had a big 2022 season that earned her Kansas Basketball Coaches Association 4A honorable mention. Winter also was a Ark Valley Chisholm Trail Div IV second selection after earning honorable mention honors in 2021.   [player_tooltip player_id='522436' first='Claire' last='Humphrey'], 5'3", PG, Hays - Humphrey has solid handles and transitions very well. She has quick hands and a quick release on her three ball off the catch.   [player_tooltip player_id='522440' first='Julienne' last='Salazar'], 5'2", PG, Hugoton - Salazar has the quickness to defend opposing point guards well, solid speed with the ball when being chased in transition, and can finish at speed.   [player_tooltip player_id='522441' first='Kristin' last='Huston'], 5'1", PG, Spearville - Huston is super quick, is a good defender, and an improving perimeter shooter.   [player_tooltip player_id='522442' first='Sophia' last='Bott'], 5'6", CG, Linn - I am looking forward to seeing how Bott tops her play a year ago. A Twin Valley League second team selection, she averaged a fine11.8 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists for the 13-9 Bulldogs. What is especially notable are some other numbers : 1.46 assists to turnover ratio on 41 assists, shooting 31% from three point land (and overall) with 57 makes, and a blistering 87% from the line (27/31).   [player_tooltip player_id='522443' first='Lena' last='Havercamp'], PG, Centralia - Havercamp does several things well. She has good speed with the ball, solid hops on rebounds, and a nice pull-up mid-range jumper. She also will drop the quick, soft dime in transition. Havercamp was a Twin Valley League honorable mention selection last season.   [player_tooltip player_id='522444' first='Kennedy' last='Bryan'], SG, Royal Valley - Shooter! The first team Big Seven selection has a rangy build and 25' range. She will hit them off the catch and the 1-dribble move. .

As shared in my article about forwards and centers who joined the 2023 rankings, the ranks of the class has reached 200 prospects with the addition of 16 new players. Take a look now at the ten guards who also debuted in rank order.