Wheat State Slam 17U Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In my 4th and final article covering the Wheat State Slam, I have players that played well and who's stock could be on the rise over the course of the spring and summer months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='525616' first='Alex' last='Keister'] | Guard | [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] 2024 Novicoff</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impressive guard that can play the point or move off the ball. Good playmaker, who runs the team well and can score when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='418783' first='Andrea' last='Simmons'] | Wing | [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] 2024 Novicoff</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skilled wing player that can push the ball in transition and finish with either hand. Demonstrated the ability to knock down threes off screens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Raigan Smith | Guard | [program_tooltip program_id='712692' first='Missouri' last='Flight'] 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='712692' first='Missouri' last='Flight'] point guard has a nice handle that's efficient. Her attacking mentality gets in the lane to make plays for herself or others. She's also a threat from behind the three-point line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='747486' first='Ellison' last='Mehrhoff'] | Wing | [program_tooltip program_id='712692' first='Missouri' last='Flight'] 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When aggressive Ellison showed she could put the ball in the basket in a variety of ways. She could attack off the bounce, spot up or shoot the three off screens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='432514' first='Jacqueline' last='Hall'] | Guard | [program_tooltip program_id='713014' first='MO' last='Legacy'] 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good size guard that plays at a good pace. Attacks well off the dribble and can get to the rim and finish over the defense. A three point threat that also anticipates well on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Addison Harris | Guard | Oklahoma Royal Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Addison is a shooter that can catch fire. She hit multiple threes and was one of the best spot up shooters I saw. She plays hard, attacks off the bounce, and can finish at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='265121' first='Jera' last='Kruleski'] | Guard | [program_tooltip program_id='715500' first='Magic' last='Basketball'] 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An aggressive player that loves to put pressure on the defense with her attacking mentality. Her ability to change speed keeps the defense off balance and allows her to get in the paint to make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->