2021 Watchlist: Junior prospects on the rise

Eric Pannell

May 20, 2020 @ 11:50 PM

Kansas features several 2021 prospects coming off strong junior seasons who are poised to make a big jump forward this upcoming season, including 6’0 forward Debbie Peters of South Gray and Norwich’s Brittany Gosch and others. [player_tooltip player_id="160930" first="Mariah" last="Broxterman"], 5’10, SF, 2021, Frankfort A multiple sport athlete who runs the floor and can apply solid ball pressure inside and on the perimeter. Broxterman is long and has good length and keeps her eyes on the play and can tip away passes or contest and even block shots inside. She puts defense first but can score in a variety of ways. She has a soft touch and looks to rebound and finish plays. Brittany Gosch, F, 2021, Norwich A solid defender who can force turnovers and score around the basket. Gosch is usually in the right place at the right time, a credit to her IQ and her movement off the ball. She can score when she has the look but she does more than just score. She moves the ball, protects the ball, kicks off fast break opportunities and can score on the low and high post. [player_tooltip player_id="123518" first="Sara" last="McWilliams"], 5’10, SF, 2021, Waverly She can block shots, protect the basket and has the speed and footwork to play defense on the perimeter as well. She is a strong scorer and stretches the floor with her outside shooting. She can create some with the Ball but is good at moving off screens and popping out and shooting quickly after the catch. A flexible player with good length and size and a good upside. Debbie Peters, 6’0, F, 2021, South Gray A tall and long athlete who can make plays as a defender and is a solid target offensively given her overall size. She plays with her back to the basket at times but can turn and score well. Peters averaged 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, one steal and an impressive three blocks per game. An underrated player in the area and one who shows solid potential and a good touch to her shot. Emmy Punches, 5’7, G/F, 2021, Burlingame Punches does well for her size as she is tasked with playing big and making moves inside. She often has to defend taller opponents and she plays physical and makes intelligent decisions on those occasions. she can score on the perimeter and inside and looks for openings and passed to the basket and has some good hesitation moves to feel for space around the glass.