Central Kansas: Stock Risers

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prep Hoops takes a look at several players who have raised their profile in Central Kansas this season.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mozae Downing, 6’3, G, 2022, Free State</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A nice young player for Free State who can protect the ball and find separation against older and more physical players. Downing has a quick first step and can distribute well  and put the ball in the hole. He has a lot of potential as a defender as he uses his length, size and speed to defend several positions on the floor. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tyce Hoover, 6’3, G/F, 2019, Manhattan</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A good player with size, strength and all-around versatility. Hoover is a wing player who can handle the ball, score from distance and work inside and score of the glass. He’s an athletic player who can use his frame to get inside, rebound and finish plays. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Qua’vez Humphreys, 6’3, G, 2020, Junction City</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An explosive athlete with handles who can play above the rim in full and half court settings. Humphreys is a defensive-minded player who likes to make stops and force opponents to rush plays and throw away the ball. He is a slasher who can score inside and he can find his stroke and can connect from distance. A confident player with and without the ball. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chandler Marks, 6’6, PF, 2020, Manhattan</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A strong, physical player with broad shoulders and the ability to move inside and out. He can dominate on the block and can score with a hand in his face. He’s a skilled player handle the ball and stretch the floor with his outside shooting. He’s also a good passer and could potentially develop into a wing player, given his size and skill set. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>