The Final 9 2024 Rankings Debuters to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the addition of 28 prospects the 2024 class ranked list continues to grow. And despite attrition for a variety of reasons the total has reached 235. After releasing a look at the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/12/lawrences-azura-clark-leads-top-10-2024-rankings-debuters-2/">top ten</a> and the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/12/next-up-9-2024-rankings-debuters-to-know/">next nine</a> debuters it is time to turn the spotlight toward the final 9. The final 2024 class rankings update will appear in March. Now get to know the next nine..</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810246' first='Braylin' last='Kelly'], 5'10", PF, Norwich - Entering at <strong>#209</strong> is this returning Heart of the Plains first team selection. Kelly brings legitimate size and length a Eagles team that finished fourth in last season's 1A Division I state tournament. And while she handles well enough to attack from the wing or in transition what sets her apart is her consistency as a three point threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='815511' first='Jordyn' last='Fleckenstein'], 5'10", PF, Golden Plains - Fleckenstein is a active, attention drawing forward not only was selected to Western Kansas Liberty League's second team but also earned KBCA and Varsity Kansas 1A Division II honorable mention honors. She debuts at <strong>#21</strong>0. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817397' first='Aubrey' last='Pond'], 5'7", CG, South Haven - Pond should be fun to watch as the Cardinals look to improve upon a class 1A Division II state tournament first round exit. In averaging 9 points per game she showed herself to be a solid three point threat off the catch. She also showed athleticism and extension on finishes. Debuting at <strong>#212</strong> the South Central Border League first teamer also was a KBCA and Varsity Kansas honorable mention selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817400' first='Abigail' last='Slocum'], 5'4", PG, Hugoton - Slocum, after years of playing with a strong triumvirate of teammates now off playing Division I and II ball, is a the most experienced returner for a team that went that made deep runs in the 3A and 4A state tournaments the past three years. She also returns after returning a substantial portion of the 2023 season due to injury. At <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/11/guards-to-watch-at-the-hays-city-shootout/">tournament</a> to start this 2024 season she showed quickness, composure, and the ability to score the ball. She debuts at <strong>#213</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817402' first='Auburn' last='Hill'], 5'7", PG, Chaparral - HIll is a returning Central Plains League honorable mention selection with substantial potential. So much so that McPherson College has landed her to play college ball next season. She enters at <strong>#215</strong>. Her underlying talents will be fun to watch as they get honed. At <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/12/game-notes-chaparral-at-hutchinson-trinity/">Hutchinson Trinity</a> last week she showed quick hands, speed with the ball, savvy to use the glass, athleticism, and smarts to recognize when to exploit defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817404' first='Bella' last='Rader'], SG, Marysville - It has been a couple years since I have seen Rader but the North Central Kansas League first teamer has shown herself to be a solid shooter when she gets her feet set. She also transitions solidly to get scores and, defensively, anticipates well off-ball to disrupt ball reversals. Rader debuts at <strong>#216</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810196' first='Makenzie' last='Yoder'], 5'10", PG, Eudora - Entering the ranks at <strong>#222</strong> Yoder brings solid speed, quickness, and a power forward build that enables her to finish through contact. She is a returning Frontier League honorable mention selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='815507' first='Rachel' last='Swift'], 6'1", C, Shawnee Heights - My colleague Jeremy Deckard has written over the past month about Swift's reach, movement, and interior scoring ability. A long, angular player she uses her size and defensive quickness effectively as a shot blocker. She debuts at <strong>#223</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817405' first='Emery' last='Ruliffson'], 5'6", CG, Manhattan - Against Millwood (OK) in start of the season tournament game Ruliffson impressed me with how effective she was passing the ball. Repeatedly she found open teammates and used a variety of passes to get them the ball. Debuting at <strong>#224</strong>, Ruliffson also showed transition speed and effectiveness defending in the half court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->