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Here are 33 players to know at 2024 Indiana girls basketball state finals

Here are 33 players to know ahead of Saturday's IHSAA girls basketball state championship games.

Laila Abdurraqib, Lawrence Central: A steady presence at the point guard position, the 5-7 junior is clocking around 11 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals per game.

Shelby Allen, Lanesville: The 6-0 junior is averaging 6.8 rebounds and 12.1 points over 16 games (made season debut at the end of December). She went for 27 points in the semistate championship game and shoots 61% from the field.

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Aniyah Bishop, Lake Central: A 49% shooter, the 5-10 senior averages a team-high 9.5 points and 5.2 rebounds. Bishop has over 1,200 career points and was named an Indiana junior All-Star last season.

Hylton Brumley, Lanesville: A talented scorer and passer, Brumley is clocking 8.9 ppg and 2.4 apg. She shoots 36% from the field, 30% from 3 and 82% at the line.

Kennedie Burks, Lake Central: The 5-3 senior's season scoring average (5.2 ppg) may not grab your attention, but she's shooting 35% from 3 (29-for-82) and is dangerous once she gets going.

Jiselle Chabes, Marquette Catholic: The 5-4 junior point guard dishes out three assists per game. Chabes has had five or more assists in six games this season.

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Nadia Clayton, Lake Central: The Indians' top defender, the 5-8 senior shined at semistate, locking down Homestead's Myah Epps and Noblesville's Meredith Tippner. A physical defender, Clayton (7.2 ppg, 2 spg) has only fouled out twice this season (3 fouls per game).

Lanesville Eagle Hadley Crosier (4) breaks between Bethany Christian defenders Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class A state championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Lanesville Eagle Hadley Crosier (4) breaks between Bethany Christian defenders Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class A state championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Hadley Crosier, Lanesville: At the forefront of the defending Class A state champs, Crosier averages 15.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 4 steals. She's shooting 45% from the field, 32% from 3 (23-for-72) and 62% at the line.

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Annika Davis, FW Bishop Luers: The Knights average around 17 3PA per game and the 5-7 senior is one of their top perimeter threats at 30-for-117 (she and Reese Rhodehamel accounted for 59% of Luers' attempts). Davis averages 10.2 points and 2.2 steals.

Laniah Davis, Marquette Catholic: The 5-7 sophomore went for 26 points to beat Caston then poured in 31 points to beat Clinton Central by two in the semistate final. Davis averages 20 points (49% FG; 69% FT), 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.2 steals.

Kennedy Fuelling, Norwell: The program's all-time leading scorer, the Marian-bound Fuelling pours in over 22 ppg on 40% shooting. The 5-7 guard shoots 43% from 3 and averages about four makes per game. She had 30 points and four steals vs. Hamilton Heights in the semistate semifinals.

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Makenzie Fuess, Norwell: Another dangerous perimeter threat, Fuess shoots 37% from 3 (39% overall) and scores over 16 ppg. The 5-5 senior seldom leaves the floor and averages around three steals. She totaled 30 points last Saturday at Huntington North.

Lawrence Central High School junior Mariah Garrett (4) recovers a loose ball against Lawrence North High School junior Kya Hurt (4) during the first half of an IHSAA Class 4A Sectional semi-final basketball game, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cathedral High School.
Lawrence Central High School junior Mariah Garrett (4) recovers a loose ball against Lawrence North High School junior Kya Hurt (4) during the first half of an IHSAA Class 4A Sectional semi-final basketball game, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cathedral High School.

Mariah Garrett, Lawrence Central: The 5-5 junior guard may be LC's shortest player, but she's a dog defensively, setting the tone for her side while managing to avoid foul trouble (2 fouls per game).

Chloey Graham, Gibson Southern: The Indiana Wesleyan-bound senior is Gibson Southern's second-leading scorer at 17.2 ppg, with a 46% mark from the field and a team-high 42% mark from 3 (81-for-192). She's also an 84% free throw shooter.

Annabelle Johnson, Norwell: The senior point guard is a stalwart on both ends of the floor, averaging nearly four assists and three steals. She commits just two turnovers per game and is playing over 23 mpg.

Ava Kerr, Lanesville: The 5-5 senior boasts a well-rounded line with 9.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 2.5 apg and 2.7 spg. Kerr, who leads the team with 41 3-pointers, is a 60% shooter at the line and 36% shooter from the field.

Jenna Klosterman, Brownstown Central: The junior guard is the Braves' third-leading scorer (7.1 ppg) and leads the way at 3.4 apg. She also pulls in 4.1 rpg and shoots 65% at the line.

Ayla Krygier, Lake Central: Another of the Indians' perimeter threats, Krygier is shooting 34% from deep (43% overall) and averaging 8.7 ppg. She's also been good for 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

Jaylah Lampley, Lawrence Central: The 6-1 junior is pouring in over 18 ppg on 46% shooting with a 36% mark from 3 and 74% mark at the line. Lampley also averages around six rebounds, two assists and two steals. She went for a game-high 22 points and 11 rebounds vs. Lake Central in December.

Lola Lampley, Lawrence Central: Jaylah's younger sister, Lola won a gold medal with the U16 National Team over the summer, and enters Saturday's finale averaging around 11 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block per game.

Center Grove Aubrie Booker (3) ) looks for an open teammate for a pass while guarded by Lawrence Central Aniyah Mckenzie (24) as Lawrence Central takes on Center Grove High School in the Girls Class 4A IHSAA Southport Semi-state basketball championship, Feb 17, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; at Southport High School
Center Grove Aubrie Booker (3) ) looks for an open teammate for a pass while guarded by Lawrence Central Aniyah Mckenzie (24) as Lawrence Central takes on Center Grove High School in the Girls Class 4A IHSAA Southport Semi-state basketball championship, Feb 17, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; at Southport High School

Aniyah McKenzie, Lawrence Central: The 5-11 sophomore averages around 12 points, six rebounds (3 offensive rpg) and a couple steals. She's been among the Bears' most efficient shooters (42%) and has a couple double-doubles.

Riley Milausnic, Lake Central: The senior guard is LC's third-leading scorer at 8.8 ppg and its leading 3-point shooter with 55 makes (36% shooter overall). She had 10 points vs. Lawrence Central back in December.

Marissa Pleasant, Marquette Catholic: Pleasant is averaging 10.2 points on 35% shooting in her freshman campaign. She had 14 points and converted six-of-six free throws to help beat Morgan Township in regionals.

Gibson Southern’s Nola Ravellette (20) drives as the Gibson Southern Lady Titans play the Washington Lady Hatchets Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
Gibson Southern’s Nola Ravellette (20) drives as the Gibson Southern Lady Titans play the Washington Lady Hatchets Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.

Nola Ravellette, Gibson Southern: The multi-sport junior is the Titans' third-leading rebounder (4.3 rpg) and a steady shooter, averaging seven points on 46% shooting. She scored 12 points against Danville in the semistate final.

Natalie Robinson, Marquette Catholic: A 48% shooter, the junior is Marquette's third-leading scorer (7.2 ppg) and its top rebounder (6.2 rpg). She's also good for 2.7 spg and shoots 48% from the field,

Vanessa Rosswurm, Norwell: The 5-9 sophomore is the Knights' third-leading scorer at over 11 ppg and is good for a triple or two plus a couple steals per game. Rosswurm had 13 points and six rebounds against Hamilton Heights in semistate.

Paige Schnaus, Gibson Southern: The 6-1 freshman is averaging 14 points (67% shooting) and eight rebounds over six state tournament games. Schnaus went for 22 points against Danville in the semistate final and is averaging 9.7 points and six rebounds for the season.

Addie Shank, FW Bishop Luers: A 6-foot senior, Shank broke the program's career rebounding record, becoming the first to clear 1,000 career points and 800 career rebounds. She's a 47% shooter and averages 13.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and just under a block.

Gibson Southern’s Gabby Spink (15) celebrate after the Titans beat the Memorial Tigers in the semifinal round of the 2024 Class 3A Girls Basketball Sectional 32 at Gibson Southern High School Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
Gibson Southern’s Gabby Spink (15) celebrate after the Titans beat the Memorial Tigers in the semifinal round of the 2024 Class 3A Girls Basketball Sectional 32 at Gibson Southern High School Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

Gabby Spink, Gibson Southern: The 5-9 do-it-all junior is having a career year, clocking 19.4 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 5.9 apg and 2.3 spg. Spink is a 42% shooter and converts 86% of her free throws. She dropped 27 points vs. Scottsburg in the state quarterfinals.

Harley Toppe, Brownstown Central: Toppe has been one of the Braves' top offensive threats this season, averaging 10.1 points on 49% shooting (41% from 3). She went for 19 points vs. Eastern Hancock to secure a trip to Gainbridge.

Miley Wareing, FW Bishop Luers: Wareing, a sophomore, stands at 6-2 and averages nearly a double-double per game with 11.5 points and 9.4 rebounds. She is a 55% shooter and rounds out her line with 1.8 bpg and 1.7 spg.

Vanessa Wimberly, Lake Central: The 5-6 junior leads the Indians in both steals (2.6 spg) and assists (3.7 apg), and averages one-tenth of a point less than Bishop (9.4 ppg). A 37% shooter, Wimberly converts 71% of her free throws (73-for-103).

Sophie Wischmeier, Brownstown Central: The 5-9 sophomore is averaging eight points and a team-high 7.1 rebounds. She's among the Braves' most-efficient shooters at 45% from the field and boasts a 72% free-throw percentage.

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