3 Days to Tip Off: 10 Top 3A Players to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The days left to first tip off of the 2024 KSHSAA high school season are almost gone. The count down continues to it continues though. After taking a look at <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/11/6-days-to-tip-off-10-top-1a-div-i-players-to-know/">1A Division I</a> and <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/11/4-days-to-tip-off-10-top-1a-div-ii-players-to-know/">Division II</a> players to know I move into the 3A ranks. With several top-to-bottom strong leagues in the notoriously deep 3A classification and the numerous strong players already committed to play college sports picking several players for this article was very tough. Enjoy this look at this very interesting group of 10 top players to know. Of note, the Central Kansas League returns every first team selection plus 10/16 from the second team and honorable mentions list and had a all-league caliber player transfer in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["456516"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan data-sheets-root=u00221u0022 data-sheets-value=u0022{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:u0026quot;2023 Great Western Activities Conference second team. 9.17.23 I-35 Wichita - An event standout for me. Showed terrific speed and quickness but also handles off the bounce to get inside and fight for a score in traffic as well as to create a pass through the defense to a perimeter shooter. Good bounce. Showed three point shooting ability. 9.22 I-35 showcase - Picked CJ Rignell in back court when Rignell crossed over to blow by w/speed. Shocked Rignell. She then foulded on double fake 5' shot. Fast with ball. Quick hands, anticipates ball handler moves and picks them. Good off-ball anticipation. Quick with the ball and can finish in traffic. Solid perimeter threat off the catch and the dribble. Two counts too slow on step and catch release. Has solid floor vision.u0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:4609,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;15u0026quot;:u0026quot;Verdanau0026quot;}u0022u003eA u003ca href=u0022https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/10/defensive-monsters-to-watch-out-for/u0022u003edefensive monsteru003c/au003e, the 2023 Great Western Activities Conference second team and Varsity Kansas honorable mention selection is terrific combination of speed and quickness at both ends of the floor.  She also has good floor reading and three point shooting abilities.  Barton scores in traffic and passes through defenses well.  u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["616755"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cspan data-sheets-root=u00221u0022 data-sheets-value=u0022{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:u0026quot;3.2.23 v St. John - Strong, broad build, athletic. Offensive minded with perimeter and off-the-bounce ability that just needs honed. Play at the top of presses. Already more athletic and faster than her older sister Lily. Missed quite a bit of 2023 season recovering from injury/surgery or something.u0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:4609,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;15u0026quot;:u0026quot;Verdanau0026quot;}u0022u003eThrough watching her play last couple of seasons and over the summer I guarantee Boughfman will have a big impact on the Central Prairie League.  Due to injury she returned to her starting role late to last season's top ranked Little River team that got upset in the sub-state semifinals.  Boughfman brings size, strength, athleticism, speed, and quickness.  She also has the handles to play the point, scoring ability to play on the wing, and power to work people over inside.  u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["398376"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"I first saw Brueggan against the Ava Jones led Nickerson Wildcats in a sub-state semi-final game on the Wildcats' floor.  Despite losing she served notice that she was a shooter with range and good transition speed.  Fast forward to today, her game has only continued growing.  Her defensive abilities have notably improved to the point where she now holds offers from division I and II schools with a long way to go in her high school career.  The Central Prairie League first teamer also earned KBCA and Varsity Kansas second team honors in 2023.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["616756"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan data-sheets-root=u00221u0022 data-sheets-value=u0022{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:u0026quot;DeFrain received KBCA and Varsity Kansas 3A honorable mention and first team Central Kansas League honors in 2023. CKL HM in 2022. Saw 1.3.22 vs Chaparral - Why not ranked is a mystery. Anyway. Lefty who can go right and finish with either hand but prefers the left when not being especially conscious of what she wants to accomplish (score). Strong around the hoop. Good free throw shooter. Led the team in scoring with 17. Solid speed and athleticism. Missed most of the summer due to condition affecting where spine connects to pelvis. Plays with constant low-level pain from what dad told me.u0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:4609,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;15u0026quot;:u0026quot;Verdanau0026quot;}u0022u003eDeFrain is a part of the experience, strong, returning cast that will make the Wildcats a very tough out this season.  She is lefty who finishes well with either hand, is strong around the hoop, has solid speed and athleticism, and will punish from the line if fouled.  A Central Kansas League first team selection in 2023 she also received KBCA and Varsity Kansas 3A honorable mention honors.  u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["416009"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"As a freshman last season on a loaded, deep, and experienced Eagles team Hanni showed how much of an impact player she is by being a core part of the top rotation.  She is a key part of the large chunk of the two-time semi-finalists returning for a run at finally taking home all the marbles.  While having a slightish to average build Hanni has shown she is a high level guard during HS and summer ball seasons. Quick and smart on both sides of the ball she effectively stays in front of and challenges ball handlers and takes it them on the other end.  She has good speed with the ball, is an effective three level scorer, a terrific transition passer, and an astonishing shot blocker. 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Good size and athleticism. V Mission Valley sub-state game drove at defender, whirled left and scored over defender. Impressive. 5.9.23 Deckard article - u0026quot;Heim averaged a double-double per game for St. Mary's as a sophomore. She averages 10.2 rebounds and 16.6 points per game. The St. Mary's prospect is athletic and can score from the inside.u0026quot; 31 pts 24 rebounds. 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Solid finisher. End-to-end with control and purpose. Terrific perimeter shooter. Good, strong build. Length. Mature post game. Catches and finishes on the fly. 19 vs Eudora end of '23 regular season. Top Sports News 11.17.22 20 players to watch (Topeka area) - u0026quot;Sandstrom averaged 4.7 rebounds last season as a sophomore for the 11-11 Wildcats while shooting 45 percent from 2-point range. Sandstrom received TSN All-Shawnee County honorable mention last season. u0026quot; 1.7.22 18 pts v Topeka West. Good size and physicality. Good speed with the ball. Shoots quickly from beyond the arc off the catch. Especially after Macy Smith got hurt has surfaced in the scoring column. 10 v Wellsville, 13 vs Highland Park. 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Turned the ball over a bunch.u0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:4737,u0026quot;3u0026quot;:{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:0},u0026quot;10u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;12u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;15u0026quot;:u0026quot;Verdanau0026quot;}u0022u003e8.4 rebounds in 2022. A two-time Pioneer League first team selection Washington also earned Varsity Kansas third team and KBCA honorable mention honors last season.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6564062910d72"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->