VYPE media and Shelter Insurance are proud to announce the 2024-25 boys and girls basketball Kansas players of the year – Shawnee Mission Northwest’s Keaton Wagler and Blue Valley North’s Jaliya Davis.
The award recognizes the outstanding efforts Wagler and Davis gave this season as they both led their teams to a Class 6A championship.
“It was another great year of high school basketball in Kansas. It has been exciting for VYPE to promote these amazing basketball players on our VYPE pre-season, mid-season and post-season watch lists at KSVype.com. Numerous players had impactful seasons that were up for consideration for this award. We are excited to honor Keaton and Jaliya for their outstanding contributions to their teams.” Joanna Chadwick, Vype Media, KSVype.com
To see the post-season Girls Watch List go to:
To see the post-season Boys Watch List go to:
Wagler led his team to its second straight Class 6A title while averaging 18.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and shooting 58.5% from the field, 44.8% from three-point range, 83% from the free-throw line. He signed with Illinois.
“Keaton Wagler grabbed everyone’s attention as a junior as he led Shawnee Mission Northwest to the first of its two straight titles. He is a smart, versatile player, who could score from anywhere on the floor and also make the pass to help his teammates score.”
- Shawnee Mission Northwest’s Boys Basketball coach David Birch
To read the feature on Keaton Wagler go to:
Davis led her team to its second Class 6A title in three seasons as she averaged 25 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 2.1 assists. She signed with Kansas and was named to the McDonald’s All-American team.
“Teams consistently threw all kinds of defense at Jaliya Davis, but by her senior season, she was able to handle it with poise and play through. She is a smart player who was able to get to the rim – for rebounds and offensively.”
- Blue Valley North’s girls basketball coach Ann Fritz
To read the feature on Jaliya Davis go to:
