Best Returning Duos from Nebraska Class D1 Girls Basketball
Class D1 may be the second-to-smallest class in Nebraska High School Sports, but that means nothing when it comes to the talent found in these small Nebraska towns. The 2019-2020 high school girls basketball season showcased teams that were loaded…
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Continue ReadingClass D1 may be the second-to-smallest class in Nebraska High School Sports, but that means nothing when it comes to the talent found in these small Nebraska towns. The 2019-2020 high school girls basketball season showcased teams that were loaded with talent, and much of that talent is returning in the 2020-2021 season. Here are some of the best duos from three of the top teams that made an appearance at the Class D1 Nebraska High Schools Girls Basketball State Tournament.
Pleasanton
Isabelle Paitz | Senior | 5’9 Guard
Isabelle Paitz is a 5’9 senior from Pleasanton. One of the key strengths she brings to the floor is the ability to play far beyond her size. Patize has great hands and is consistently able to use mobility to catch passes outside of her area. She uses her body well around the rim to absorb contact and keep the ball away from the defense to finish with both hands with touch around the rim. She can also stretch the floor as a knock-down three-point shooter. Paitz is also the kind of player coaches love because she never takes a play off.
Kaci Pier | Senior | 5’8 Guard
Kaci Pier is another Pleasanton senior. This 5’8 guard is a skilled ball handler who can stretch the floor with her ability to shoot the three. Pier rebounds especially well against bigger competition and has even proven she has the ability to post up and play with her back to the basket. Because of her impressive body control, she has showcased the ability to euro-step through the lane and finish with finesse.
Chambers/Wheeler Central
Morgan Ramsey Morgan Ramsey 5'10" | PG Chambers/Wheeler Central | 2021 NE | Senior | 6’1 Stretch-Forward
Morgan Ramsey Morgan Ramsey 5'10" | PG Chambers/Wheeler Central | 2021 NE is a 6’1 senior from Chambers/Wheeler Central. She is returning as the second leading scorer on a state qualifying team from last year. She utilizes her size down low as a force on the boards, logging multiple double-doubles throughout the course of last season. Ramsey has also demonstrated the ability to step out and shoot the three, making her a matchup nightmare for other posts. Ramsey’s rare, versatile skill set allows her to play almost any position on the floor.
Michelle Koenig Michelle Koenig 5'6" | SF Chambers/Wheeler Central | 2021 NE | Senior | 5’9 Guard
Michelle Koenig Michelle Koenig 5'6" | SF Chambers/Wheeler Central | 2021 NE is another senior from Chambers/Wheeler Central. She is a 5’9 guard who played a significant role on the CWC team last year, and with their leading scorer graduating, is definitely going to be stepping up even more this year. Her ability to shoot the three made her a solid and consistent scorer for the team. Additionally, Koenig has become a huge asset to her team through her tenacity on the defensive end.
Dundy County Stratton
Mckinzie Baney | Senior | 5’6 Point Guard
McKinzie Baney is a senior from Dundy County Stratton. This small, scrappy guard has the ability to consistently shoot the three, as a set shooter off of kick-outs, as well as off the dribble. Baney has also become a huge asset on defense, utilizing active hands and full-court pressure that oftentimes leads to turnovers. She can also finish through contact in the lane and score over players with significantly more size.
Maggie Lutz | Senior | 5’7 Shooting Guard
Maggie Lutz is another Dundy County Stratton senior. This 5’7 shooting guard forces the defense to play one step closer to her at all times because of her ability to consistently hit the kick-out three. Her active hands on defense lead to an even stat line across the board, tallying multiple blocks and steals almost every game. Lutz has also shown the ability to lead the break and demonstrates the skills of a floor general for her team.