Stock Risers: Names to know from Western Kansas

Israel Potoczny

January 21, 2019 @ 12:00 PM

With the season firmly underway, Prep Hoops takes a look at several players from Western Kansas who have raised their profile this season. Trey Adams, 6’7, F, 2021, Hays Adams is still a work in progress, but is having an impact as a big man as a sophomore for Hays this season. He has terrific size at 6’7 with a strong build and has good instincts at the defensive end of the floor. He is a good shot blocker and can shoot a little from the outside as well. Adams is averaging 6.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in limited time for the Indians. Peyton Duvall, 6’3, G/F, 2020, Great Bend @peyton_duvall21 Duvall has good size and is a strong, aggressive rebounder who likes to mix it up in the paint, can post up and score inside, but is also capable of stepping out and knocking down outside shots. He has a smooth looking outside shot with the ability to get some elevation and knock down shots. Duvall is a strong defender as well who has the ability to defend multiple spots and come up with steals. John Johnson, 6’3, G, 2020, Dodge City A left hander, Johnson is also a football standout for Dodge City. He is a tough, physical defender who can lock up multiple positions and is also capable of knocking down perimeter shots. He brings a well rounded skill set to the floor and has the ability of impacting a game in multiple ways. Tradgon McCrae, 6’0, G, 2019, Hays McCrae is one of the state’s hidden gems, averaging 18.4 points per game while adding 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3.6 steals per game while playing some tough, physical defense. Alex Schremmer, 5’11, G, 2020, Great Bend @AlexSchremmer14 Schremmer is a standout perimeter shooter capable of knocking down outside shots from the 3-point arc and beyond. He handles the ball well and is a tough, hard-nosed defensive player. Also a football standout, Schremmer brings good athleticism and the ability to defend at a high level.