Some Excellent Connectors that We Watched During the Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of very good connectors around the state. These talented players perform a variety of tasks that help their respective teams succeed. They can score but they do so much more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1873954,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/06/IMG_2794.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1873954" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='884754' first='Addison' last='Henderson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 16U EYC): The 5'8" 2028 guard from Jackson excels at several facets of the game. She has the basketball IQ and passing skills to play point guard when needed. She has excellent defensive instincts to be in position on the full court press to consistently get steals and deflections. The young lefty cuts well and keeps the offense flowing and she can score on downhill drives as well. She has also displayed an improved shot from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1892141,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/IMG_3482.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1892141" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='691951' first='Kenna' last='Oliver'] (25 Eight Mentality): A 5'10" guard from Canton who has the ability to score from all three levels but she is equally capable of dropping dimes to open teammates. She handles the ball well and seems to really enjoy the passing aspect of the game. Her head is always on a swivel in search of cutting and open teammates, which she finds with passes that are on the money. She also rebounds the ball well and can guard multiple positions with her versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1880469,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/IMG_3668.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1880469" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maryann Kenyon (Phee Elite Olufson): A 6'2" 2027 point-forward who is one of the top prospects in the state. She is a primary scorer for her high school team, but on her talented Phee Elite team, she flows smoothly within the offense as a ball handler and facilitator who can score when needed. She rebounds with her height and she uses her length well on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1892143,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/IMG_3470.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1892143" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1231689' first='Aniyah' last='Doig'] (Stingers Basketball Association): A 5'6" 2027 guard who is one of the most unique players in the state. She is the height of the point guard, but she has the physical strength and toughness to battle inside against much taller players. She backs down to nobody. She can also come outside to handle the ball and facilitate offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1892156,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/IMG_3531.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1892156" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='927521' first='Heslie' last='Higginbotham'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] Finley): The basketball team is always better when this 5'10" 2027 forward from Linn is on the floor. That's because she's a high IQ player who does multiple things to help her team succeed, many which do not show up in the box score. She screens well and rotates to the right spots on defense. She's an excellent ball handler and passer who finds open teammates. The ball does not stick in her hands. She can also score when needed. Overall, one of the best teammates that you can have.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1892150,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/IMG_3418.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1892150" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='999541' first='Winnie' last='Wood'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] (Baggett): A 5'10" 2028 wing player who has very good positional size and athleticism and length. She is a good secondary ball handler against pressure and she screens well and can score on the short roll. She is a versatile defender who can guard multiple positions. She plays the passing lanes well and she can also go inside and defend in the low post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1892146,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/IMG_3586.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1892146" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='901029' first='Ellie' last='White'] (MO Nets): A 5'9" 2027 guard from Doniphan who will be entering her fourth year as a varsity starter. She has good quickness and athleticism, which enables her to excel at both ends of the court. She is a very good secondary ball handler who slashes well on the drive. She is also a good facilitator off the dribble. She rebounds well from the guard position and she is an excellent defensive player who will guard top offensive players. She has been a valuable player for the Donettes two Final Four teams, one which won a state championship in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->