Major Advancers in the Final 2024 Class Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final 2024 class update not only saw 20 additional prospects added to the list but also reflects strong play from those already on the list throughout player's senior. Many are committed to play basketball or another sport in college next year. Others have offers on the table. All player on this lengthy list would be substantial contributors to any program and are listed in rank order.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='231285' first='Addie' last='Kirmer'], 5'7", PG, Emporia - Kirmer, a Emporia State University commit, broke into the top 20 by moving up 25 spots to<strong> #17</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743327' first='Violet' last='Conley'], 5'10", SF, DeSoto - Conley made a big advance, moving 45 spots to <strong>#37</strong>. She is going to attend the University of Alabama.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='265119' first='Mya' last='Mayberry'], 5'8", PG, Heights - Mayberry's strong play as a floor leader led to her climbing 22 spots to <strong>#44</strong>. She is a Butler Community College commit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='347865' first='Scarlett' last='Swinford'], 5'10", SF, Olathe West - Swinford had a terrific season for the Owls. She advanced 36 spots to <strong>#45</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='453760' first='Stephie-Safi' last='Salumu'], 6'0", PF, The Independent School - Despite missing some court time last summer Salumu made a very strong argument for being the top talent in the 2A classification as the Panthers not only did not lose to a KSHSAA opponent but took out strong teams on the way to the 2A championship. She climbed 23 spots to <strong>#47</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='453778' first='Ava' last='O'Brien'], 5'11", PF, DeSoto - O'Brien was one of the major pieces that led the Wildcats to a 5A state tournament appearance. The biggest climber in the ranks she advanced 88 spots to <strong>#59</strong>. She is uncommitted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='532207' first='Caelyn' last='Ferguson'], 6'0", PG, Heritage Christian Academy - The John Brown University commit led her Chargers to a 3A state tournament appearance. She advanced 42 spots to <strong>#61</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='669097' first='Kaitlin' last='Parker'], 5'10", PF, Shawnee Mission Northwest - Parker and the Cougars came within missed three point shot of knocking off Derby in the 6A state quarterfinals. Making a big move the Bethany College commit jumped 55 spots to <strong>#75</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='396401' first='Caitlyn' last='Foltz'], 5'11", SG, Anderson County - The Bulldogs came up short of reaching the 3A state tournament when they lost in a sub-state final. One of the team's major drivers the past couple seasons Foltz had a terrific senior season. Her play led to her making the second largest jump in the rankings, 73 spots to <strong>#93</strong>. Foltz has committed to Fort Scott Community College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='347864' first='Madison' last='Smith'], 5'9", CG, Derby - Smith played a big role in the past two 6A state tournaments. A Butler Community College commit, Smith climbed 34 spots to <strong>#76</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='396408' first='Paige' last='Cheffey'], 6'0", PF, Shawnee Mission Northwest - Cheffey played a big role with the Cougars over the past two seasons. She just missed a 6A final four opportunity when a buzzer beating three point shot did not quite find its mark. The Kansas City Kansas Community College commit moved up 27 spots to <strong>#77</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='606254' first='Zoey' last='Sims'], 5'9", PF, Fredonia - After a strong season Sims is heading to Nebraska to play at Midland University in the fall. She advanced 25 spots to <strong>#87</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817382' first='Destiny' last='Ochs'], 5'7", SF, Washburn Rural - What a run for the forward over the past two years. Back-to-back runners-up at the 6A state tournament. The Kansas City Kansas Community College commit made one of the largest jumps in the rankings in moving 65 spots to <strong>#88</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='453776' first='Tyara' last='Davis'], 5'10", SF, Blue Valley North - Davis played an somewhat overlooked strong role in Mustangs' 6A state tournament runs the past two years. Davis won a championship in 2023 and finished third this season. She climbed 24 spots to <strong>#90</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='265131' first='Maggie' last='Toerber'], 5'8", SG, Valley Heights - The Toerber led Mustangs gave undefeated St. Mary's Colgan all it wanted in the 2A state tournament quarterfinals. The Benedictine College commit made a strong 43 spot move to <strong>#95</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='744082' first='Kelsey' last='Schenck'], 5'11", SG, St. Thomas Aquinas - Schenck's Saints lost a great, overtime, 5A quarterfinal game to Maize South after enjoying being part of a program that won 5A state titles the previous three years. Her role in the run this year helped propel her 20 spots to <strong>#99</strong>. She has committed to play volleyball at Lipscomb University in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='453777' first='Kya' last='Thornton'], 5'5", SG, Circle - Thornton has been a big part of the Thunderbirds success over the past couple of years and just missed a 4A state tournament appearance when Andale beat them in sub-state final. Thornton, a Tabor College commit, advanced 27 spots to <strong>#105</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='669098' first='Zoe' last='Clark'], 5'7", PG, Topeka West - Clark has been a team leader for the Chargers the past couple of seasons. She advanced <strong>25</strong> spots to #116. Clark has not announced a commitment yet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810175' first='Azura' last='Clark'], 5'9", SF, Lawrence - Clark has worked hard over the past couple of years to improve her game. While uncommitted, colleges have taken notice. She climbed 29 spots to <strong>#122</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='231288' first='Foster' last='Nichols'], 5'7", CG, Ottawa - Nichols was one of the Cyclones' primary drivers over the past two seasons. She helped lead the team to a 4A state quarterfinal appearance. She advanced 26 spots to <strong>#135</strong>. She is uncommitted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743334' first='Londyn' last='Soto'], 5'4", PG, Circle - While at times unsung I have felt Soto to be a steadying force for the Thunderbirds over the past couple of seasons. Her strong play this season help propel the team to a sub-state title game appearance. She climbed 34 spots to #147. Soto is uncommitted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='817405' first='Emery' last='Ruliffson'], 5'6", CG, Manhattan - Ruliffson was significant part of a very strong defensive team that advanced to the 6A quarterfinals in 2024. She advanced 27 spots to #197. She is uncommitted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->