Prospect Spotlight: Siler Tschirhart (2019)
One of the state’s top young big men, Blue Valley 2019 Siler Tschirhart is putting together a strong spring and summer with the KC Spurs 16U squad.
A power forward who can post up, score at the rim or step out and knock down mid-range shots.
“I am power forward who is all about making plays for my teammates or myself,” Tschirhart said. “If I have the opportunity to score i will post up and go to the rim or will shoot the mid range jump shot. I am also a player who will take off down the floor looking for a fast break layup.”
Tschirhart helped lead a talented Blue Valley team to a 15-5 season a year ago and the Tigers advanced to the district finals where they fell to rival Blue Valley North by three points.
“That was a very successful season for us,” Tschirhart said. “During that season i was strictly a center and would only post on the block. Now after some training I am able to shoot the ball from mid range.”
Tschirhart said competing for the KC Spurs this summer has been a big step for his game as he continues to develop.
“This summer has been extremely successful in AAU,” Tschirhart said. “We have currently won the last four tournaments we have been in. Before that we’ve made it to evey finals game. We are looking to show people that not every team needs a huge name to go out and do something they love.”
Tschirhart says the biggest influences on his game has been coach Don Weston, Luther Glover and his dad.
“Coach Don Weston has pushed me to be better and took me on the team when no one else would,” Tschirhart said. “He has shaped me into the player I am today.
“Another influential character would be Luther Glover. He has put in lots of time to work with me in all aspects of my game. He has formed my shot very well so I am very fluent with mid range shots. Lastly my Dad, he has pushed me to make me the player I am today. He helps me get whatever I need to make sure I’m in the best position possible for any situation.”
Tschirhart says he’s not a big fan of the NBA, but enjoys watching college basketball.
“They play for the love of the game and not for the money,” he said. “I don’t really have a specific team I sit down and watch but I really watch how they move the ball and of course the dunks.”
Tschirhart currently does not hold any offers but has talked to several programs about attending camps and taking unofficial visits. He has drawn interest from Concordia in Nebraska, and UMKC.