Class 6A Glass Cleaners: Blue Aces Have Two Big-Time Rebounders
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Having one player on a team that averages double-figure rebounds is a huge asset. Having two players on the same team that hit the boards that hard is a sign of being blessed with hard-working talent, but also that rebounding…
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Continue ReadingHaving one player on a team that averages double-figure rebounds is a huge asset. Having two players on the same team that hit the boards that hard is a sign of being blessed with hard-working talent, but also that rebounding is being coached up as a key to success.
While researching for this article East High School in Wichita has two players in the class of 2024 that averaged double-digit totals in rebounds.
Here is a look at five players from Class 6A who are coming off big rebounding junior seasons and look to continue to post large numbers as seniors in 2023.
Jalyiah Manual Jalyiah Manual 6'0" | SF East | 2024 State KS , 6’1”, PF, East (Wichita)
Manuel finished her junior season averaging 12 rebounds per game. She has a huge reach and fights for good rebound position. The East power forward also averaged 10.7 points per game. She runs the floor well and scores from the inside. Manuel is ranked No. 63 in the Class of 2024 player rankings.
Nyah Chandler Nyah Chandler 5'8" | PG Wichita East | 2024 State KS , 5’8”, SG, East (Wichita)
East had two juniors averaging a double-double during the 2022-2023 season. Chandler averaged 10.4 rebounds per game and 21.7 points per game. She is a three-level scorer and she loves to get out in transition. Chandler is ranked No. 48 in the Class of 2024 in the Prep Girls Hoops Kansas rankings.
Ma’Khiya Jones, 5’8”, SG, Southeast (Wichita)
Jones averaged 8.0 rebounds per game during her junior season. She is also a consistent scorer as she averaged 10.3 points per game last season. Jones is ranked No. 57 in Prep Girls Hoops player rankings for the Class of 2024. She is a beast on the defensive end of the court and she exudes high energy.
Maxine Doering Maxine Doering 5'8" | SG Manhattan | 2024 State KS , 5’9”, SG, Manhattan
Doering finished her junior season with the Indians averaging 7.0 rebounds per game. She averaged 6.8 points per game. She works hard to find open space on the court and has a solid mid-range jumper. Doering is currently ranked No. 18 in the Prep Girls Hoops class of 2024 player rankings.
Braylee Rogers Braylee Rogers 5'10" | SG Olathe East | 2024 State KS , 5’10”, SG, Olathe East
Rogers averaged 5.3 rebounds per game and a total of 111 rebounds during her junior season. She averaged 7.4 points per game. Rogers is ranked No. 69 in the PGH player rankings for the class of 2024. She is also a skilled soccer player and could get college offers for both sports.