Kennett is one of those players whose value becomes more apparent the longer you watch. The 6-foot forward from Sioux Falls Washington isn’t chasing statistics or trying to get herself on a highlight reel. She just spends possession after possession doing difficult, often thankless work. Lauryn has played big minutes when we’ve watched the top Warwick squad play this summer, defending with intensity, and using her ample length to make life miserable for opposing scorers. She seems to level up when guarding the strongest opponents and is routinely locked in from start to finish. Offensively, Kennett shoots it smoothly in catch-and-shoot situations and finishes comfortably with either hand around the basket. She’s not a high-volume scorer, (at least not when we’ve watched) but that’s missing the point. Players with her length, focus, and defensive instincts are always worthy of attention.