Western Kansas Elite 2026 Backcourt Poised for a Breakout Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article continues our coverage of <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/western-kansas-elite/">WKE</a>, this time spotlighting the club's upperclassmen. These athletes have been in the program longer than the 2027 group, and their growth under Coaches Adigun, Cossman, and Hope is clear. The WKE program continues to develop standout talent across the western two-thirds of the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part two of our four-part series highlights the 2026 WKE guards—players poised to majorly impact the circuit this season. In case you missed the first article featuring the WKE 2027 guards: <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/05/hidden-gems-in-western-kansas-elite-2027-backcourt/">Hidden Gems in WKE's 2027 Backcourt</a><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["525604"],"_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-683202955456e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hope is a rare player with the gift that consistently elevates everyone around her. Thriving on getting her teammates involved, and when they succeed, her game rises to another level. She's a genuine offensive threat with strong ball-handling skills and tremendous scoring ability from beyond the three-point line, off the dribble, and mid-range shots. On the defensive side of the ball, she has great instincts to disrupt the flow of the opposing team. But what makes Hope stand out is her leadership and unselfish play—qualities that will make her a valuable asset to any program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["669756"],"_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-68320295545fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kylie is a skilled guard who is an absolute scoring threat. She can pop off shots from anywhere and is a true sniper from beyond the arc. Kylie isn't just a set shooter, though; she can create her own shots off the dribble. She plays smothering defense on the other side of the court with great drive and tenacity. Players find it hard to score on her with her smothering defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391433"],"_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-6832029554669"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rylee is a gifted athlete with standout speed and quickness. She uses her explosive first step to create space and attack the basket downhill. When she sets her shot, she hits it with consistency. Her speed gives her an edge on defense, and she uses quick hands to disrupt the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["621259"],"_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-68320295546d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Layla has dominated, coming off a stellar sophomore season. She relentlessly drives downhill to attack the basket and finishes through contact. When the shot isn't there, she uses sharp instincts to dish the ball and involve her teammates. On defense, she grabs steals with quick hands and sprints down the court in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->