Lewis can play quite a few positions on the court. As she’s athletic and skillful on offense, but importantly held it down for a shorthanded squad of 6 that made the trip down from Nebraska. Has a fun blend of power and quick jumping, which was evident when she crashed the glass and swatted shots as a do it all impact player. On offense she’s just as likely to hit a three as to square up and attack off the bounce. Uber productive player, with next level athleticism. It’s tough to pigeon hole Lewis at just one position, because she’s simply a ball player. And a very good one at that.

I am not sure what coaches are necessarily thinking out of the Midwest by not offering or at least looking at McKenzie Lewis McKenzie Lewis 6'0" | CG Omaha Benson | 2027 State NE of Omaha Benson High School. Lewis is a mismatch nightmare at 6’0. Lewis is not only tall, she is the strongest player out of the 2027 Class and she is determined whenever she is competing. She can be your Forward, that sits underneath and killers her matchups with her size or she can pop up to screen and shoot off of that screening action. Some of the toughest players out there when they get older are players like Lewis. Those players that no matter what, they will make it happen for themselves in life and that’s what we could have here with the correct guidance. Lewis is currently one of the leaders throughout the state in multiple positive statistical categories and I don’t expect that to slow down to finish the season.

McKenzie Lewis McKenzie Lewis 6'0" | CG Omaha Benson | 2027 State NE of Omaha Benson is a 6’0 CG with good touch on the basketball, with steady skill as a scoring and defensive threat, and she is someone that is truly a walking mismatch because of everything mentioned above. Lewis can play the 2, 3, 4, or even 5 spot depending on the lineup around her on the floor at the time. She currently possesses one Division-1 offer at this time but more could come over the next twelve months if she does her thing this Winter and then takes that momentum into AAU season along with her. She has been the top dawg at Omaha Benson for years now and that shouldn’t change over the next few months.

It’s easy to see the future potential and skill in McKenzie Lewis McKenzie Lewis 6'0" | CG Omaha Benson | 2027 State NE ‘s game-style. Lewis stands at 6’0 and she combines that height with physicality, a guard-like skill-set, and a tenacious attitude. At the Varsity level, this is someone that is a mismatch nightmare on both sides of the ball. Offensively, she can score from all levels around the court. Defensively, she can wall-up against bigger opponents or she can stick with a smaller guard on during a switching situation if need be. It’s really whatever you need out of her from a coaching perspective. Lewis currently holds one D1 offer from down south in Florida. If she continues to do her thing and grow in her weaknesses, who knows who else might come calling.

McKenzie Lewis McKenzie Lewis 6'0" | CG Omaha Benson | 2027 State NE of Omaha Benson High School picked up her first D1 offer when Jacksonville came into the conversation a few weeks ago. Lewis competes like a D1 hooper. She has great size and muscle mass at 6’0, she is versatile and can play inside or outside, and she can definitely impact a constant on both ends. Lewis puts up good numbers each Winter she competes with the Bunnies and that will continue on until she graduates. There are not many who can make her in the 1v1 aspects of the game and that is noteworthy to others who are paying close attention.

The combination of size and skill-set that McKenzie Lewis McKenzie Lewis 6'0" | CG Omaha Benson | 2027 State NE possesses is noteworthy. We have said that from the first day of her Freshman year of high school. This is someone who can dominate her personal matchups in a number of ways. She can go to work and play with her back to the basket with her size but her game-style is more of a guard. She can attack off the dribble to create, she can finish through contact on either side of the bucket, and she can pull up for a jumper when she has adequate time. Lewis has had a successful AAU season so far individually. She is putting up some respectable numbers and that production should translate back to high school ball come June.

Benson High School has been on the up and up the past couple of seasons and I think that McKenzie Lewis McKenzie Lewis 6'0" | CG Omaha Benson | 2027 State NE at the CG position is going to help continue on that trend moving forward. Lewis is their heart, soul, and a monster mismatch. This is a prospect with better than average height at 6’0 with great balance, coordination, touch, and athletic ability. She is someone that is impossible to handle in 1v1 situations when she has space, no matter which offensive level it’s at and that’s a major reasons as to why she will be crucial to this team’s success this Winter

The future potential of McKenzie Lewis McKenzie Lewis 6'0" | CG Omaha Benson | 2027 State NE of Benson High School is something to note moving into her Sophomore season with the Bunnies. Lewis has already had some collegiate interest because of her mixture of size, athletic ability, touch on the basketball, coordination, and skill-set out on the floor. The most recent offer being from Lincoln University out of Missouri. Lincoln University is a program that competes out of the D2 division and each year they are considered a top HBCU throughout the Country at their level. Lewis has the potential to be a D1 basketball player. Her natural height and skill-level is impressive for her 2027 Class and that’s why she is a Top 10 rated recruit at this moment in time.

A strong physical player that plays hard and aggressive on both ends of the floor. A very athletic player listed at 6’0 that can play the outside and inside. Showed a nice mid range game with face up jumpers and taking the defender to the rim 15 feet out. Great size allows her to defend a much taller player on the post if needed. Excellent rebounder on both ends of the floor. Possible double double every time she plays

First time seeing McKenzie play and definitely a player that will be keeping up with as she is a 2027 playing up A source mentioned to me that McKenzie has relocated to the Kansas area. I am sure my counterpart Robert Kelly @pghkansas will be following