Preview: Hy-Vee Shootout
The 22nd annual Hy-Vee Shootout is one of Kansas City’s premier basketball events and will match 20 of the top Missouri and Kansas teams against each other in a two-day event at Mabee Fieldhouse at Avila University. Below is a…
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Continue ReadingThe 22nd annual Hy-Vee Shootout is one of Kansas City’s premier basketball events and will match 20 of the top Missouri and Kansas teams against each other in a two-day event at Mabee Fieldhouse at Avila University.
Below is a look at the schedule, as well as some of the top prospects that will be on hand.
SCHEDULE
Friday (Dec. 16)
5:30 p.m. — Blue Springs South vs. Sumner Academy
7 p.m. — Blue Springs vs. Bishop Miege
8:30 p.m. — Hogan Prep vs. St. Thomas Aquinas
Saturday (Dec. 17)
9 a.m. — Center vs. Shawnee Mission East
10:30 a.m. — Lincoln Prep vs. Basehor-Linwood
1:30 p.m. — Father Tolton vs. Topeka Hayden
3 p.m. — Park Hill vs. Blue Valley North
4:30 p.m. — Rockhurst vs. St. James Academy
6 p.m. — Lee’s Summit West vs. Blue Valley Northwest
7:30 p.m. — Raytown vs. Olathe Northwest
KANSAS PLAYERS TO WATCH
Angelo Allegri, 6’6, 2-17, Aquinas
Francesco Badocchi, 6’7, 2017, Bishop Miege
Talented and skilled forward that can do it all at the offensive end. Has a good handle, good face-up skills and has a nice left handed shot from the perimeter.
Keenan Fitzmorris, 6’9, 2018, St. James
Long, rangy forward that only beginning to scratch the surface of his potential. He currently holds several Division I offers after a strong summer playing with MoKan Elite 16U and will likely add more with a strong junior season.
Keilon Hunter, 5’10, PG, Blue Valley North
A standout point guard that is also a football standout who has drawn several offers from various colleges in that sport.
Darien Jackson, 6’3, G, 2017, Blue Valley Northwest
One of the state’s premier all-around guards, Jackson can do it all. He can handle, shoot and get all the way to the bucket. Has several Division I offers already this season.
Leiland Lewis, 5’9, PG, 2017, Aquinas
Little guy that is quick on quick and can really play. Put together a strong summer competing for Team KC.
Ezekiel Lopes, 6’2, G, Bishop Miege
One of the state’s top young guards, Lopes has hit the ground running this season turning in several big performances already.
JaMichael Morgan, 6’3, G, 2017, Blue Valley Northwest
A high level athlete that has already signed to play at Oral Roberts, Michael is a competitor that can do a lot of different things, including defend multiple positions at a high level.
Joe Pleasant, 6’8, F, 2018, Blue Valley Northwest
Big man with a versatile skill set, can play inside or outside. Has a developing perimeter game.
Semaj Ray, 6’2, SG, 2017, Bishop Miege
Jeremiah Robinson, 6’8, PF, 2019, Bishop Miege
Big man with a world of upside and potential. Has terrific athletic ability, a long, agile frame and good footwork in the paint.
Zach Thornhill, 6’4, G, 2017, St. James
Athletic guard that has already signed to play at Nebraska-Omaha, Thornhill can do it all. He has good size and a good feel for scoring the ball.
MISSOURI PLAYERS TO WATCH
Christian Bishop, 6’6, 2018, Lee’s Summit West
Drew a lot of attention from college coaches this fall and has several Division I offers under his belt already. A high flyer, Bishop has a smooth left handed jumper.
Elijah Childs, 6’7, F, 2017, Lee’s Summit West
LEFT: A Bradley recruit, Childs is a skilled forward with the ability to face up and knock down mid-range shots, or drive the ball. He has the ability to play above the rim and brings excitement to the court.
Damien Daniels, 5’11, PG, 2018, Hogan Prep
Daniels is quickly emerging as one the Kansas City area’s top lead guards. He is quick on quick and has the ability to create his own shot off the bounce with the best of them. He is averaging 25.5 points per game this season through six games and has shot 46 percent from 3-point range, making a team-high 16.
Steven Dulley, 6’2, G, 2017, Lincoln Prep
One of the better all-around players in the Kansas City area, Dulley can do a little bit of everything and has a scorers mentality.
Mario Goodrich, 6’2, 2018, Lee’s Summit
One of Kansas City’s top point guard prospect, Goodrich is a terrific athlete and showcased his abilities on the football field this fall.
Mason Fair, 6’5, PF, 2018, Raytown
Fair is a big man with a big man’s game. He is a beast in the low post and on the boards, but also has extremely soft hands and a soft touch around the rim.
Franck Kamgain, 6’3, G, 2017, KC Center
Really liked this kid’s game last year, but he was out throughout the summer due to injury. Not sure about his status this season, but he’s a talented all-around performer.
Xavier Rhodes, 6’1, PG, 2018, Rockhurst
LEFT:A true point guard that has a smooth game. Has kinda flown under the radar in Kansas City area hoops, but he’s a good player and is going to get a chance to play at the next level. Has really good body control getting into the lane and twisting and contorting his body for tough chances.
Chris Teahan, 6’5, SG, 2017, Rockhurst
Shooting guard with good size and length and has the ability to stick perimeter jumpers. Spent the summer playing for MoKan Elite.
Isaiah Wilson, 6’0, PG, 2017, Father Tolton
Has to be among the best lead guards in central Missouri. He has a much different role this year without the Porter brothers. He is very quick, has a tight handle and has really improved his perimeter shooting throughout his career.
Roman Wilson, 6’10, PF, 2019, Park Hill
One of the state’s premier young big men with a world of upside. Wilson is an athletic, rangy big man with good timing blocking shots and at the offensive end, he has a diverse skill set with the ability to dominate the paint our knock down outside shots.