Wichita Area Standouts : A Look at the Top 10 2023s
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After presenting the top 10 Wichita area 2021s and 2022s Prep Girls Hoops Kansas turns its attention to the 2023s. While more is known about some players than others, nearly every athlete listed earned all-league honors in 2020. #1 Maryn…
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Continue ReadingAfter presenting the top 10 Wichita area 2021s and 2022s Prep Girls Hoops Kansas turns its attention to the 2023s. While more is known about some players than others, nearly every athlete listed earned all-league honors in 2020.
#1
Maryn Archer
Maryn
Archer
5'8" | PG
Derby | 2023
#29
Nation
KS
, 5’6″, PG, Derby, Wheat State Elite Paul — The #2 ranked player in the state had a big 2020, earning Kansas Basketball Coaches Association 6A honorable mention and Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League first team honors. A major characteristic of her game is that she plays with composure – head up, controlled, deliberate about looking at openings and options. Archer is strong off the bounce, able to split defenders, and drops dimes to teammates. She also has a very strong offensive arsenal including step-back, floater, jumper, and three-point shot. For her freshman year she averaged 13.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.6 steals. She also shot 32% from three (38 made) and 67% from the line.
#2
Addyson Brown
Addyson
Brown
6'2" | PF
Derby | 2023
State
#44
Nation
KS
, 6’2″, CG, Derby, PBR Lex Nation — Not far behind her teammate overall, at #6, Brown also had a big freshman year. Her honors include being ranked #23 in the ESPNU Terrific 25 and earning KBCA 6A honorable mention and AVCTL Div I first team in 2020. A physically strong player who uses her frame well to power through a defense, Brown is versatile on the perimeter as well. A three point threat, she also will beat defenders off the dribble. In 2020 she averaged 10 points and 6 rebounds per game.
#3
Weronica Tomaszuk
Weronica
Tomaszuk
6'0" | SF
Life Prep | 2023
State
KS
, 6’1″, W/PF, Word of Life Prep — Tomaszuk is solidly ranked at #19. Coach Jeff Henry describes her as a guard “… who can score at all three levels. She also has great lateral movement which will allow her to defend a very athletic three or two at a high D1 level.”
#4 Avery Lowe Avery Lowe 6'3" | PF Maize South | 2023 State KS , 6’1″, PF, Maize South, Wichita Lady Defenders — Lowe is among the top newcomers to the overall rankings, coming in at #29. A athletic power forward who plays with physicality, she will be one to watch as she gets bigger and stronger. She smartly uses her length around the basket, making effective use of post moves to score. Look for her to have a substantial role on a very strong Mavericks team.
#5 Maddi Amekporfor Maddi Amekporfor 5'11" | PF Andover Central | 2023 State KS , 6’0″, PF, Andover Central, SSA Elite 2023 — Ranked #31 in the class, Amekporfor was an impact player as a freshman. The Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Div II second teamer averaged 8.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.1 steals, and 1.2 assists. She is an effective post defender and is fast in transition. Amekporfor can finish around the basket with either hand. As she gets quicker, stronger, and more fluid expect big things in the future from this power forward.
#6
Sophia Gimino
Sophia
Gimino
5'4" | PG
Kapaun Mt. Carmel | 2023
State
KS
, 5’4″, PG, Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Wheat State Elite Paul & Wood — As announced in a recent article about 2023 players climbing the ranks, Gimino is ranked #41 in Kansas. With her ability to see the floor and use her quickness to create off the bounce, look for her to keep the big front line of
Ella Anciaux
Ella
Anciaux
6'4" | C
Kapaun Mt. Carmel | 2021
State
KS
and
Jennifer Jacobs
Jennifer
Jacobs
6'0" | SF
Kapaun Mt. Carmel | 2021
State
KS
busy on the receiving end of her entry passes. Gimino earned Wichita City League honorable mention in 2020.
#7 Addison Verbeck Addison Verbeck 5'7" | PG Eisenhower | 2023 State KS , 5’7″, CG, Eisenhower — Verbeck earned AVCTL Div II honorable mention in 2020 and is ranked #51. She is heady and fast in transition, especially hustling back to disrupt a fast break. Verbeck handles well under back court pressure and will quickly hit the downtown three off the catch.
#8
Karsyn Slothower
Karsyn
Slothower
PG
Maize | 2023
KS
, CG, Maize — The #59 ranked Slothower is fast and is able to finish athletically while splitting defenders. Seems to have a sense of where the basket is when not looking and uses a solid ball fake to get a step.
#9 Mallory Hertzel Mallory Hertzel SF Maize | 2023 KS , SF, Maize — The lanky Hertzel has good vision with an ability to make the quick, catchable pass to a cutter off the bounce. Ranked #67, she can go end-to-end off the rebound and finish with speed.
#10 Allana Nobles Allana Nobles 5'5" | CG Wichita South | 2023 KS , 5’5″, G, Wichita South — Nobles earned Wichita City League honorable mention honors in 2020. Ranked #84, I look forward to seeing her at an upcoming exposure event.