Grind Finals: Opening Night Stock Risers (17U)
WICHITA, Kan. — The opening day of the Grind Region Finals opened on Friday with several standout performances in the 17U division at the Wichita Hoops Athletic Facility in Wichita. Here, Prep Hoops takes a look at several of Kansas’…
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Continue ReadingWICHITA, Kan. — The opening day of the Grind Region Finals opened on Friday with several standout performances in the 17U division at the Wichita Hoops Athletic Facility in Wichita.
Here, Prep Hoops takes a look at several of Kansas’ biggest stock risers in the 17U division in Friday’s opening round games of the 17U division.
24 — Amos Alford, 6’5, F, 2020, Wichita East, Grind Elite
Alford is a an athletic wing player with good size and hops and the ability to step out and shoot from distance, displaying a quick shooting release and a repeatable shooting form. He has the ability to handle the ball, get to the basket and is willing to play in the paint, grabbing key rebounds and playing tough defense. He also showed he is a no-nonsense competitor on Friday as he got after things in a hotly contested game against the KC Pacers White.
22-Hunter Anderson, 6’5, F, 2020, Cair Paravel Latin, Freedom Hoops
Anderson is a smart forward who knows how to use his frame, strength and overall hustle to get open looks and get on the board. He used head fakes well against NLHA Gaddis and is good at creating space around the left side of the glass. Anderson connected some with a jumper but he looked to put the ball on the floor and looked to get close for high percentage shots.
3 — Jabari Brickhouse, 6’0, G, 2020, Blue Valley West, KC Pacers White
Brickhouse is an underrated guard out of Kansas City who has put together a strong offseason running with the KC Pacers. On Friday, he helped his team to an opening round win over Kansas Grind Elite, showcasing a well-rounded offensive game and a competitive edge at the defensive end of the court. He is capable of getting to the basket and finishing around the rim and has a nice mid-range game.
11-Jack Johnson, G, Andover, NLHA Gaddis
A nice guard off the bench who looked to rebound and finish plays close to the basket. He disappeared at times on offense but then would show up huge with baskets around the glass that showcased his agility and flexibility.
30 — Jack Nilles, 6’3, F, 2020, Andale, NLHA Silmon
Nilles is an inside-out forward who likes to bang in the paint, can rebound and take a board coast-to-coast for a lay-up. He is a strong player who likes to post up and shoot over smaller forwards in the paint with ease and has a nice outside jumper with range beyond the 3-point arc. He is poised for a breakout senior season at Andale in 2019-20.