Lawrence’s Azura Clark Leads Top 10 2024 Rankings Debuters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing behind a very fast, very deep group of seniors last year Lawrence's [player_tooltip player_id='810175' first='Azura' last='Clark'] leads the newest group of 28 debuters in the 2024 class rankings. The top 10 draw from the 2A-6A classes. Get to know them a little below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810175' first='Azura' last='Clark'], 5'9", SF, Lawrence - Lengthy, speed, and quick Clark debuts at <strong>#151</strong>. Her work over the summer with the Della Lamb club has helped her grow her game and garner attention. In <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/stand-out-players-from-kansas-and-oklahoma/">September</a> my colleague Angie Salter wrote about her assertiveness and scoring ability with either hand. Clark , has offers from JUCO D II, NAIA, and NCCAA schools play college ball next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817385' first='Ella' last='McKellips'], 5'8", CG, Bishop Carroll - McKellips is part of the large returning cast for the class 5A runner-up. Debuting at <strong>#152</strong> McKellips is a perimeter threat who is adept at moving without the ball. She works well with back door and off give and go situations due being able to catch and finish with either hand. She has good transition speed, a willingness to step in and draw the charge, and good interior vision to get the assist. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817382' first='Destiny' last='Ochs'], 5'7", SF, Washburn Rural - Joining the ranks at <strong>#153</strong> Ochs. has good vision in transition, anticipates teammate shots to get into offensive rebounding position, and finishes smoothly around the hoop. She holds offers from NJCAA Div II and NAIA schools. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810188' first='Angelique' last='Gowan-Britt'], 5'5", PG, Highland Park - Coming in at <strong>#165</strong> Gowan-Britt is the top debuting point guard. A Meadowlark League second team selection in 2023 she was also named the league's defensive player of the year. She averaged 9.1 points, 5 rebounds, 4.5 steals (90), and 3.6 assists. She also had a assists-to-turnover ratio of just over 1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810184' first='Mia' last='Ernzen'], 5'10", PF, Pleasant Ridge - The top debuting power forward Ernzen joins at <strong>#167</strong>. A Northeast Kansas League first team selection in 2023 she also was a Varsity Kansas 2A honorable mention selection. Ernzen, as described by my college Jeremy Deckard, is a "beast in the paint" and is likely going to climb the ranks by season's end. She works especially strong out of her back-to-basket game on the right block and has a solid mid-range game off the bounce and pull-up. She does a great job of calling for the ball in post-up situations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817386' first='Allison' last='Clevenger'], 6'0", PF, Clearwater - The Ark Valley Chishom Trail League honorable mention selection joins the ranks at <strong>#172</strong>. Long with an athletic build she supplies solid athleticism and speed to get out in the transition game. She competes for rebounds well and clears them solidly as well. An important cog for the Indians.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810187' first='Hannah' last='Gilman'], SG, Leavenworth - If you blink Gilman is a player you will be sure to miss. Debuting at <strong>#173</strong> she is among the fastest players to see with the ball. And out of transition situations she is very good at hitting teammates on the run for baskets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810180' first='Kaylee' last='Deiter'], 5'8", CG, Silver Lake - Deiter has often been overlooked by other players populating strong Silver Lake rosters the past two years. Last year she averaged only 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds but in limited minutes due to the depth. At the 2023 3A state tournament I saw an ability to work out of the short corner for the good, elevated jumper - not something most players are adept at. Defensively she has good length and my college Jeremy Deckard likes her instincts to generate turnovers and block shots. She debuts at <strong>#174</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817399' first='Presley' last='Simpson'], 5'6", PG, Atchison - Debuting at <strong>#176</strong> is this 2023 Meadowlark League second team selection. Before the new league was created Simpson was a KCAL first team selection in 2022. A solid bodied player who hand shoot the three she scores well against contact and can hit teammates well on the fly with her passing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810198' first='Lilyan' last='Angle'], 5'6", CG, Halstead - Angle is a Oklahoma Panhandle University commit debuting at <strong>#179</strong>. Quite fast with the ball Angle has a quick release shot she gets plenty of air under. She is also especially fluid finishing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->