Stock Risers: ‘Bigs’ to watch (2020)

Israel Potoczny

July 7, 2019 @ 12:00 PM

Stock Risers: ‘Bigs’ to watch (2020) As summer ball is now in full swing, Prep Girls Hoops Kansas takes a look at some of the state’s top players on the rise in a variety of positions. Below are some of the state’s players to keep your eyes on in the 2020 class Lauren Mathews, 6’1, F/C, 2020, Wichita Trinity Academy A solid post player who is good at adjusting her shot down low. She has great height for the position and the knowledge to use her size to her advantage. She can run the floor well and is good at rebounding and finishing plays through contact. She can score buckets close to the basket and is good at using the glass and getting to the free-throw line. Mia Vallery, 5’11, PF, 2020, Gardner-Edgerton An active player who has good footwork and keeps an eye on the play at hand. She is a good shot blocker. She shows promise as a scorer and could see her game improve in this area. Overall a strong player who pays attention and looks to earn her stripes through rebounding and her defense. Lexy Farrington, 5’11, PF, 2020, Blue Valley North A well-conditioned player who can keep apace going throughout an entire game. She is a good defensive player and is good at coming away with steals and finishing plays on the opposite end. She can shoot some and is a good passer and rebounder inside. A multiple-sport athlete who knows her game and how to play hard. Molly Kaemmer, 6’0, F, 2020, Olathe East A talented forward with great size and good strengths. She play swell on both ends of the floor and can get touches through her movement and can finish shots around the glass and get them off quickly. She is a smart rebounder and a good defensive player she looks to contest shots and can make an impact across the board when she's on the floor. Kim Whetstone, 5’11, PF, 2020, Bonner Springs A smart forward who can put up points and block shots. She shows great movement inside and follows her shots and looks to clean up plays under the basket. She has good speed and can score well in transition and run the floor well. She's also a good passer and is great at rebounding on both ends of the floor. She makes contact and uses all the strength she has to overpower her opponents.