Rebounding Beasts Of The East
Back in April when I first started scouting for Prep Girls Hoops, I wrote an extensive series of reports about the top rebounders in Kansas. I decided to dig a little deeper even and look for a few more rebounding…
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Continue ReadingBack in April when I first started scouting for Prep Girls Hoops, I wrote an extensive series of reports about the top rebounders in Kansas.
I decided to dig a little deeper even and look for a few more rebounding beasts this time focusing on players from the Eastern half of Kansas.
Here is a report on five players who averaged at least five rebounds per game during the 2022-2023 season for their respective high school squads.
Tyeera Heyward, 5’11”, PF/C, Atchison
Heyward posted solid numbers during her junior season. She averaged 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 points per game. She is the most physical athlete in this group. The Atchison prospect has a huge wing span and is a solid shot blocker. Keep an eye out for her name in the future. She should be considered as a possible addition to the PGH Class of 2024 rankings the next time those are updated.
Makayla Boyd, 5’8”, SF/SG, Oskaloosa
Boyd can rebound, but she is also the top scorer on this list. She averaged 6.4 rebounds and 12.6 points per game during the 2022-2023 season. The majority of Boyd’s points from the paint or from the transition game. She likes to clean up rebounds on the offensive end and put back easy shots inside.
Ava Potter, 6’0”, PG, Pleasant Ridge
Potter averaged 6.3 rebounds per game for Pleasant Ridge. She also averaged 5.9 points per game. She is tall for a point guard and gets her rebounds due to her athleticism and willingness to hustle.
Dawson Cochrane, 5’7”, SG, Jackson Heights
Cochrane is a solid guard who can score from deep. She averaged 6 rebounds per game and 7.6 points per game as a junior. I like her court presence and she is not afraid to get in the paint and fight for rebounds against taller players.
Kinzy Cassidy, 5’5”, SG, Southeast (Cherokee)
Down in the southeastern part of Kansas is a hard-working guard who likes to rebound. Cassidy plays guard for the Southeast Lancers. She has seen varsity action since her freshman season and her rebounding and scoring totals have increased every season. During her junior year, she averaged 5.1 rebounds and 6.8 points per game.