Juniors to Watch at the Wichita I-35 Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The upcoming Wichita I-35 Showcase is sold out. Talent from three states will be taking the floor. With club season out the back window attending Individual exposure events is an important step for are an important opportunity for rising juniors to show their game. Coaches from more than three dozen colleges have committed to attend the sold out I-35 Showcase event at Andover's Farha YMCA. The event tips off Sunday, September 14. A substantial number of Kansas juniors have registered. Get to know a little bit about each of talents committed to attend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='779938' first='Emmarie' last='Barger'], Eisenhower - Barger is a rising prospect who had a good showing at the 2024 I-35 Showcase. Fast, quick and athletic she can heat up and bomb threes from all everywhere. She has good size and strength at the shooting guard position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='926768' first='Ansley' last='Becket'], Manhattan - Becket is a rising prospect who had a strong summer. Improving perimeter shooter who shoots if from where she catches it who defends multiple positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='746588' first='Rikai' last='Cook'], Shawnee Mission Northwest - Cook's build and IQ are solid. She is poised with her decision-making passing the ball and in her shot selection. Cook is also a good mid-range shooter with a decent shimmy shoulder fake that creates space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='936077' first='Aysia' last='Fox'], Derby - The Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail League Div I first team selection is the top ranked player attending the I-35 Showcase. A swift, quick talent with the ball she can create instant offense from her transition and one-on-one game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='884871' first='Ella' last='Jack'], Shawnee Mission South - Jack picked up honorable mention honors in the brutal Sunflower League in 2025 and was a member of the 2024 6A state championship team. A strong ball-handler with scoring off the slash ability she is also a solid defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1313093' first='Clare' last='Leis'], De Soto - Leis, a southpaw, is a active, solid framed combo guard with a quick perimeter release. She has good length and solid transition speed and is a perimeter threat off the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='838631' first='Mac' last='Medlock'], Burlington - Medlock is a lengthy guard who was the leading scorer and second leading rebounder. She has a smooth stroke and shoots it with extension over defenders in a variety of situations. Defending on the wing and inside she stays with the ball and shot blocks without fouling well. The Pioneer League first teamer has received all-state honors from KSHSAACovered and Sports In Kansas the past two years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1240075' first='Talen' last='Orton'], Wabaunsee - The Charger power forward earned Flint Hills League first team and 2A honorable mention from all three statewide media sources. With her solid frame, length and strength she is difficult to keep off the glass and from getting good looks inside. She moves fluidly, runs the floor well and is a willing defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1224674' first='Samantha' last='Siegrist'], Andover - Siegrist is a shooter with a quick release who spots well and shoots it with elevation. She received Arkansas Valley Chisholm Trail League Div II and Sports In Kansas 5A honorable mention selections. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='836278' first='Alexa' last='Splechter'], Burlington - The Wildcat floor leader has had a huge summer. In making the Prep Girls Hoops KC Clash pool A first team she not only showed off her handles, athleticism, decision making and toughness but also a next level ability to direct traffic. A Pioneer League first team selection Splechter also picked up 3A honorable mention honors from KSHSAACovered and Sports In Kansas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='932968' first='Brooke' last='Steven'], Bishop Carroll - Steven is a two-time Greater Wichita Athletic League and Sports In Kansas 5A honorable mention selection. She is also the unheralded straw that stirs the Golden Eagles' drink. She is fast, has good handles and is quick on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='836271' first='Teegan' last='Vietti'], St. James Academy - After missing the 2025 season due to a late summer injury Vietti is ready to have a big junior year with the Thunder. She has good speed with the ball, finishes at speed against challengers and has solid quickness defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1313129' first='Xoey' last='Waite'], Derby - The young Derby point guard handles in transition with her head up and is adept at making nice bounce passes to cutters while leading the break. Off the ball she spies passing lanes to get picks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='922643' first='Grace' last='Zeller'], Wabaunsee - The Charger guard/forward showed stretches of absolute dominance as a sophomore. She handles and clears rebounds well, is a consistent and fluid three ball threat and will finish with either hand speeding through transition chances. She was named to Flint Hills League second team and 2A honorable mention by KSHSAACovered and Sports In Kansas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->