Kansas Hoops Stars Impress at I-35 Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The I-35 Summer Shootout in Wichita brought together some of the top emerging talent from across Kansas, and a few names stood out with performances that backed up the buzz. From high-level shot-makers to physically dominant playmakers and mentally locked-in competitors, the weekend offered a glimpse into the next wave of Kansas hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723402"],"_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-6862c7e14f90d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor continued to elevate her game at the I-35 Summer Shootout this past weekend. I had the opportunity to catch one of her matchups, and she certainly didn't disappoint. Taylor showcased her offensive versatility and impressive shooting range, consistently getting her shot off with fluid mechanics and efficiency. Her performance left no doubt—she's firmly cemented herself as one of the top prospects in the state of Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["671505"],"_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-6862c7e14f96e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I had the chance to watch [player_tooltip player_id='671505' first='Maddie' last='Vickery'] live for the first time—and she absolutely lived up to the hype. One of the first things that stood out was her strength and physical presence on the court, a clear indication of the work she's put in to prepare for high-level competition. Maddie holds a physical edge over many of her opponents, but it's her all-around skill set that truly separates her. She's a well-rounded player who can both score and facilitate, consistently creating opportunities for her teammates while getting buckets herself. Maddie is without a doubt one of the top prospects I've seen in Kansas—her game speaks for itself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220158"],"_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-6862c7e14f9bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1220158' first='Tegan' last='Snodgrass'] continues to emerge as one of the standout prospects in Kansas. She had a strong weekend of growth and development at the I-35 Summer Shootout. I had the chance to speak with Tegan, and what impressed me just as much as her on-court performance was her mindset. She approaches the game with a relentless drive to improve, always seeking out areas to sharpen. While we often highlight the physical aspects of a player's game, the mental side is just as crucial—and Tegan has both. With her combination of skill, work ethic, and maturity, she's poised to make an immediate impact as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->