Ms. Basketball 2023 Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the conclusion of the season Prep Girls Hoops Missouri will be giving out its Ms. Basketball award to an outstanding senior player. Here is a look at the Prep Girls Hoops Missouri 2023 Ms. Basketball Watch List, which is presented in alphabetical order with players represented in all Classes 1-6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":603284,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/A02B8D24-1E09-416B-8141-54186B670080.jpeg?w=507" alt="" class="wp-image-603284" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='170621' first='Megan' last='Aulbert'] (Lutheran St Charles): The 6'2 Tennessee Tech recruit is averaging 13.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks a game while shooting 57 percent from the field for the 21-5 Cougars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":293156,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/06/Madison-Ayers-scaled.jpg?w=683" alt="" class="wp-image-293156" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='162474' first='Madison' last='Ayers'] (South Iron): The 5'8 Mineral Area College recruit has led South Iron to a 23-2 record and No. 2 ranking in Class 1. She has more than 1,600 points, 500 assists and 550 steals for her career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":412980,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/04/F3F5DEF3-30E4-4869-BB26-629CC49F9550-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-412980" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='107017' first='Kaemyn' last='Bekemeier'] (Republic): The 5'9 Missouri State recruit has been brilliant throughout her four-year varsity career, where she has scored more than 2,000 points. She has led the Tigers to a 20-3 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":287902,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/05/Destiny-Buerge2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-287902" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='170215' first='Destiny' last='Buerge'] (Carl Junction): The 5'9 Pitt State recruit led CJ to the COC championship and a 26-1 record. She is averaging 24.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 4.6 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":444722,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/06/735F96EA-5A5F-4EEA-AEB8-E14257BF0915-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-444722" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='107020' first='Myra' last='Claas'] (Tipton): The Class 2 standout and Lincoln U recruit has scored more than 2,000 points and is the school's career leader in points and assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":456640,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/07/F755FC05-0854-4AE0-BB99-493A7C885F4A-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-456640" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='170618' first='Brooke' last='Coffey'] (Incarnate Word): The 6'1 Illinois State recruit is a major cog in the latest version of the IWA dynasty. She is averaging 12.9 points, five rebounds and three assists while shooting 49 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":337693,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/10/BA72F5E2-C27F-4CEC-9562-BB8932AAE515-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-337693" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='204481' first='Julia' last='Coleman'] (Westminster): The 6'1 Texas State recruit is an excellent two-way performer. She's led WCA to a 16-8 record by averaging 18.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and five steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":603275,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/Jasmine-Gray.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-603275" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='204492' first='Jasmine' last='Gray'] (Pattonville): The 5'8 Washburn recruit has led the Pirates to a 17-6 record against a tough schedule. She is averaging 14 points, six rebounds and five steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":206375,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/09/Raychel-Jones.jpg?w=580" alt="" class="wp-image-206375" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='170601' first='Raychel' last='Jones'] (Vashon): The 5'11 UMKC recruit has excelled in her fourth year for the 20-5 Wolverines. She is averaging 15 points and 8.4 rebounds while shooting 59 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":593848,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/Gracie-Kelsey.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-593848" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='162473' first='Gracie' last='Kelsey'] (East Buchanan): The 6'2 Drury recruit has been dominant this season in her fourth year as a varsity starter. She is averaging well over 20 points and 10 rebounds a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":323650,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/09/1C1E474A-5C4D-472F-B496-C7EEAD0F1ACF-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-323650" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='200722' first='Kaylee' last='King'] (Ellington): The Southwest Baptist recruit is one of the state's leading scorers at 34 points a game. She has scored more than 2,500 points in her career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":413674,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/04/D4DC6341-5124-4918-975F-6E066765F1F4-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-413674" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='107014' first='Hannah' last='Linthacum'] (Jefferson City): The 6'4 Missouri recruit is one of the top front court players in the state. She can dominate inside while also being able to operate on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":448176,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/06/25217FB1-E687-4C73-B311-1A2E7458CDDE-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-448176" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='107945' first='Raegan' last='McCowan'] (Lebanon): The 5'11 “ Western Illinois recruit is a four year starter who became the school's career scoring leader with more than 2,000 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":574021,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/8559BF04-F8C6-410C-BF5B-20BDEBDDA797.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-574021" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='107016' first='Natalie' last='Potts'] (Incarnate Word): The 6'2 Nebraska recruit has been dominant in leading the Red Knights to another undefeated record. She is averaging 19.7 points and 7.7 rebounds while shooting 67 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":359137,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/12/IMG_9807-scaled.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-359137" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='193484' first='Tori' last='Rubel'] (Cape Notre Dame): The 6'1 UT-Martin recruit has had a big year in lead Notre Dame to a xx record and another SEMO Conference championship. She's a versatile talent who score inside and on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":275217,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/04/Taliyah-Scott.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-275217" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Prep Girls Hoops</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='189843' first='Taliyah' last='Scott'] (Truman): The 5'6 point guard has been excellent this year for the 22-2 Patriots. She is averaging 13.7 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":338866,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/10/091826FE-4707-4DFE-8E41-1C48F2E721EC-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-338866" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='107013' first='Grace' last='Slaughter'] (Grain Valley): The 6'2 Mizzou recruit has returned from her ACL injury with a big senior campaign. She is averaging 27.9 points and six rebounds while making 69 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":588618,"width":243,"height":182,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/Urya-Williams.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-588618" width="243" height="182" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='107022' first='Urya' last='Williams'] (Truman): The 5'6 point guard has been an electrifying performer this season with her quickness and three level scoring ability. She is averaging a team high 15 points a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->