Eastern Kansas Rebounders Headed Into Sophomore Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are all kinds of rebounders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those who can outjump other players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those who are strong and push others out of the way for a rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those who outhustle others to a loose rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And those who can do all three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I enjoy scouting and featuring players who can dominate the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at six of the top freshman rebounding seasons last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each of these athletes are ranked by Prep Girls Hoops, grabbed at least six rebounds per game, play for Eastern Kansas Schools, and will enter their sophomore prep seasons this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112922' first='Karis' last='KiWe Miller']</strong>, 6'0”, PF, Royal Valley, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller was one of the best freshmen in the state last season in terms of scoring and rebounding production. She averaged 7.7 boards per contest in 20 games for the Panthers. She is a multi-sport prospect who is ranked No. 34 overall by Prep Girls Hoops and No. 4 overall by Prep Dig Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1156021' first='Madison' last='Foster']</strong>, 5'9”, PF/C, Oswego, ‘28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foster is ranked No. 75 overall by Prep Girls Hoops Kansas. She averaged 7.3 rebounds in 19 games played. She is a physical rebounder who blocks out well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104213' first='Kodi' last='Trimble']</strong>, 5'5”, SG, Oswego, ‘28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the other side of the spectrum, Oswego's Trimble is a hustling guard who enjoys crashing the boards. She finished her freshman season averaging 7.2 rebounds in 15 games. She is ranked No. 49 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1236260' first='Hadley' last='Watts']</strong>, 5'11”, C, Ottawa, ‘28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watts is ranked No. 46 overall by Prep Girls Hoops. She is a tall center for the Cyclones who eats up space in the paint. She recorded an average of 6.9 rebounds over 18 games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112635' first='Bryleigh' last='Brockman']</strong>, 5'7”, CG, Blue Valley Randolph, ‘28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brockman is another guard willing to clean balls off the glass and chase down long rebounds. She finished her freshman season with 6.9 rebounds per game. She is ranked No. 76 in the Kansas Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913069' first='Lailah' last='Boyd']</strong>, 6'0”, PF, Olathe North, ‘28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd is the highest-ranked athlete in this group. She is ranked No. 14 overall by Prep Girls Hoops Kansas. She collected 6.4 boards in 25 games played as a freshman. She is all arms and legs and willing to fight for rebounding position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->