2025s Standing Out at Air Capital Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A few dozen teams gathered at Wichita Hoops this past weekend to compete in five divisions of the Air Capital Classic. Large numbers of Kansans populated the rosters. Take a look at several 2025s who stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='616729' first='Miracle' last='Akpotayobo'], 6'3", C, [program_tooltip program_id='716118' first='Next' last='Level Eclipse'] Life Prep - Without question the biggest, strongest big on the floor. Has defensive quickness but must develop consistent energy. Sets great screens. Very strong and quick around the hoop especially off the whirl. A very solid free throw shooter. In a KSHSAA program, no question she could be large school, all-state caliber with continued development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='349458' first='Aliyah' last='Green'], 6'1", PF, Hutchinson, Kansas United Soyez 2024 - Green showed just how strong of a force she is in the gloves off, more free-wheeling environment of summer ball. Unconstrained with the multiple half court sets and plays high school ball can get bogged down in she gets into beast mode. Extremely fast with the ball in transition, she is always an end-to-end threat. Her post game showed diversity, maturity, and strength. Green has great hops, is a quality perimeter threat, and is unafraid of contact. Physically defends multiple positions, competes strongly for rebounds, finishes through contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='456530' first='Amaree' last='Henderson'], 5'10", SF/PF, Newton, [program_tooltip program_id='716194' first='[program_tooltip program_id='716194' first='[program_tooltip program_id='714510' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713097' first='Dynasty' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] - Henderson had a terrific event. If observers are not paying close attention, they better start because Henderson is legit. It all starts with her solidly athletic build and good length. She has good transition speed, handles, and scoring ability from all three levels. I really liked her athletic finishing ability. Henderson will also pop the three on occasion. Legit! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":530831,"width":152,"height":153,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/10/31-Brynnae-Johnson-e1683736300617.jpg?w=1015" alt="" class="wp-image-530831" width="152" height="153" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lawrence 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='335955' first='Brynnae' last='Johnson']. Photo: Prep Girls Hoops.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='335955' first='Brynnae' last='Johnson'], 5'7", PG, Lawrence, [program_tooltip program_id='715965' first='Earl' last='Watson Academy'] 17U - Johnson is extremely quick and gets downhill in a hurry. And with her strong handles and athleticism, she is very polished at using a eurosteps and other tactics to avoid and split defenders. Also a dangerous perimeter shooter, she effectively backs off perimeter defenders using a jab step to create a jumper. Really loved her working on a eurostep short jumper off the bounce. A walking three point play, if she can be caught to foul, Johnson is a strong free throw shooter as well. Quick hands, quick feet, transition speed with the ball. Tough!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='456522' first='Jadyn' last='Mangan'], 5'10", SF/SG, Greeley County, Western [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] 2024 Cossman - There was a great deal to like about Mangan's game. Quick and active on both ends. She posts strongly and releases well to reset, attacks from the wing with solid handles, and shoots a smooth three ball off the catch. Quickly developing into one of the top players in 1A Div II.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='349454' first='Brittan' last='Zeka'], 5'10", CG, Wellington, Kansas United Soyez 2024 - Zeka game consistently made itself known all over the floor. She showed terrific, quick, athletic ball handling and scoring. Zeka also lit defenders up from the perimeter. Physical on both ends of the floor, she is a persistent defender who sticks well to drivers even if they have gotten a step or two on her. Always challenging, once she has jumped a passing lane for a pick it is all over. Pretty automatic finishing and from the line. Plays and defends multiple positions well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->