Scouting report: Lee’s Summit vs. Raytown
INDEPENDENCE — Lee’s Summit continues to impress as they improved to 27-0 with a convincing 59-35 win over Raytown in the Missouri Class 5 District 14 championship game on Friday. The Tigers held Raytown, a team that entered the contest 20-5,…
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Continue ReadingINDEPENDENCE — Lee’s Summit continues to impress as they improved to 27-0 with a convincing 59-35 win over Raytown in the Missouri Class 5 District 14 championship game on Friday. The Tigers held Raytown, a team that entered the contest 20-5, to just two points in the fourth quarter until late in the frame as they pulled away.
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Mason Fair (6-5, 2018): Kid is a man-child. Big-body frame with the game to go with it, wants to play bully ball in the paint. Struggled at times to finish against the length of Lee’s Summit as Isaiah Sears, a long, quick 6-7 forward really challenged Fair and Raytown in the paint. But still, Fair was one of the few bright spots, especially in the first half as he led the team in scoring (6) around rebounding (7).
Devin Drew (6-2, 2018): He might be listed at 6-2, but Drew plays like he’s 6-6. He’s strong, athletic and much like Fair, wants to beat people up in the paint. Had some bright moments in the post and on the glass. These two have a bright future as they will be a force in the paint as upper classmen.
Isaiah Burton (6-3, 2017): Long, rangy guard who excels by attacking the paint and getting to the rim. Displayed a nice floater and the ability to make some tough shots in the paint over Lee’s Summit defenders. Will be a big part of a large group of returning players next season at Raytown.
Lee’s Summit
Blake Spellman (6-0, 2016): Arguably, the state’s No. 1 point guard, Spellman is a wizard with the ball, capable of creating off the dribble and setting up teammates with the best of them. He is also a terrific 3-point shooter and can get to the basket. Has signed to play at Northern Kentucky.
Isaiah Sears (6-6, 2016): Plays bigger than his 6-6 height due to his long, rangy frame. Is a multi-skilled player with the ability to do a lot of different things. Can take his man in the post, or operate at the high post where he has a nice mid-range jumper. Despite a lean, lanky frame, Sears battled much bigger, stronger players in this contest and more than held his own.
Oliver Edwards (6-1, 2016): You can’t help but notice Edwards when he is on the court, he is always around the ball, and seems to have a knack for being at the right place at the right time. Really works hard on defense. Is a knock down shooter, able to make 3s with range. Good all-around player who could find a home at the next level. D3/NAIA
Nick Larkin (6-0, 2016): On a lot of teams, Larkin might be a lead PG. He has the ball handling ability and quickness to get past defenders and into the lane. Is a scrappy defender and like Edwards, is a hard worker at both ends of the floor. NAIA