Robert’s Rising, Pre-Season 5A All-State Picks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In my most recent article, that featured my top five pre-season <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/11/roberts-top-5-pre-season-5a-all-state-picks/">5A all-state picks</a>, I reported that 5A is one of two KSHSAA classifications that return every team from 2024. To follow-up those picks I now turn to sharing some of my top rising, pre-season, all-state picks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["349426"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674a82a1e435b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Titans ended their 2024 season with a sub-state final loss to Washburn Rural. The Greater Wichita Area League second team selection has eyes on making the next step. A quick, fast three level scorer Butler is a talented point guard. She also was selected 5A honorable mention by returning KSHSAACovered and Sports In Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["675832"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674a92bccb2dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Duncan ended the 2024 season by picking up Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Div II second team and Sports In Kansas 5A honorable mention honors. Offensively Duncan does a little bit of everything well but is an especially good half-court and interior passer. Her 6'3" wingspan helps her get to balls rebounding and clear them when contested. She has good defensive instincts, runs the floor well and is a consistent and frequent shot blocker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["456530"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674a8a377da8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League division I honorable mention selection made my summer ball <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/08/roberts-2024-summer-ball-all-kansas-2025-team-part-2/">all-Kansas 2025 team</a> this summer. Regardless of class she is arguably the most talented power forward in the state people never heard of. But she has been under my watchful eye for years. Henderson has a great build, quick first step, strong handles and consistent transition speed. She will hit the three ball and that ability makes stopping her from going by, over or through a defender darn near impossible. Her quickness and strength also are on display defensively. Expect the Railroaders, who have won few games in recent years, to pick up several more 'W's this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["539005"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746361b8032d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Henderson-Johnson has been a fixture as one of my top five point guards in the class. 2024 AVCTL Div II first team, KBCA, KSHSAACovered and Sports In Kansas 5A honorable mention. The Bulldogs have been building the win total over her career. After 2 wins as a freshman her teams won 4 in 2023 then 7 in 2024. Last year they were a threat to upset opponents on any given night. Quick, fast with the ball, gets downhill fast and a finisher and assist monster. She holds offers from several JUCO schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773198"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674a9b3868f19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kerwin will be in a floor general role for one of the strongest teams in 5A. A team that lost not a single senior, the Thunder is looking to return to the state tournament after finishing third in 2023. A returning Eastern Kansas League second team selection she also earned honorable mention honors in 2024 from KSHSAACovered and Sports In Kansas. Not just fast with the ball, Kerwin finishes with speed with either hand. She also is a consistent three point threat (31%) and a solid free throw shooter (76%). Last season Kerwin put up 8.5 points and gathered 2.5 assists per game. Currently she holds offers from NAIA and JUCO schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["459216"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674a9515dbe9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 2024 Western Activities Conference second teamer has been the starting power forward for the Indians for the past two years. Her size, toughness, resilience, footwork on both ends and length are major factors for a team that lost a hard fought sub-state final at Bishop Carroll. She is among the senior leaders of a very deep, experienced squad with their eyes on a state title run. Linenberger does a great deal of the interior dirty work, never takes a play off and just flat battles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["544984"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674639023518c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">How McCorry did not gain any all-state notice last season is beyond me. Even in the Greater Wichita Area League she only was named honorable mention. Having watched her game develop for a few years she has emerged as a game changing talent and one of the top small forwards in the state regardless of class. McCorry's a dangerous perimeter shooter with range, a creative ball handler and mid-range scorer. She also has length and defensive skills built on balanced, quick feet and anticipation. Heading into her junior year she showed over the summer that she is a strong, high IQ, two-way player. A veteran college coach told me the only thing needed for her to play major college ball is more shots. The Golden Eagles are among the pool of 5A teams who could win the gold ball and McCorry's game, especially on the offensive side of the ball, will produce some long nights for whomever matches up with her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["525605"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674a8d1c0f695"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Chargers return nearly all of their scoring from an eight win team. McGlory, a 2024 KSHSAACovered 5A and United Kansas Conference honorable mention selection, led the team at 13.2 points per game. She also chipped in 4.5 rebounds and 2.8 steals. Among the top three point shooters in the state, McGlory knocked 40 percent of her more than 100 attempts. She shoots the ball with a fairly quick release and plenty of air. I like her anticipation ability defending off the ball her handles working in the half court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["649153"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674a84718fc11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2024 SIK 5A HM. 2024 AVCTL Div I HM. I have enjoyed watching Singhateh's game mature through her first two high school years at Eureka, her junior year at Maize South and a full summer of club ball. A highly athletic guard with handles and speed with the ball Singhateh has the hops and athleticism to score by and over opponents. The 5A runner-up Mavericks are a favorite to make another deep at state in 2025 and Singhateh is a major component of the talented, deep team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884294"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674a8fe1acada"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The rising Timberwolves saw their trip to the 5A state tournament come to an abrupt halt when they were dispatched by Andover. After losing only one senior the team I expect the team to return and at a higher seed. Unruh led the team in scoring (11.8) and steals (2.8) on the way to earning KSHSAACovered 5A honorable mention honors and, for the second time, Eastern Kansas League honorable mention. There is a lot to like about her game. She has active hands and is a good half court defenders. Unruh has solid speed with the ball, good transition vision and an ability to finish challenged shots with either hand through contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->