Grind Finals: Underrated Performers (KS)
WICHITA, Kan. — A look at several underrated performers from last weekend’s action at the Grind Regional Finals in Wichita, Kan. 6-Aidan Harper, 5’10, G, 2021, Winfield, Perry Ellis Elite 16U Another guard who plays good defense and looks to…
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Continue ReadingWICHITA, Kan. — A look at several underrated performers from last weekend’s action at the Grind Regional Finals in Wichita, Kan.
6-Aidan Harper, 5’10, G, 2021, Winfield, Perry Ellis Elite 16U
Another guard who plays good defense and looks to stay with the ball. Harper had several steals at the top of the key and was able to get ahead of his competitors and finish in traffic. He also found openings in half court settings and was able to pass to his teammates inside for looks off the glass.
11-Isiah Holz, 6’0, 2021, St. Mary’s, SSA Elite White 16U
A skilled player with the ball in his hands hands who brings speed, efficiency and the ability to score anywhere on the floor. He’s almost too fast for his dribble at times and intentionally keeps the ball in front of him. He had several big moments as an offensive player and found his the bounce more often than not.
13 — Ty Henry, 6’1, G, 2022, Seaman, Kansas Hoggs
Henry is looking to put together a breakout sophomore season at Topeka Seaman this year after a strong performance this summer playing up an age group with the Kansas Hoggs 16U squad. He has good size and length for a guard and is a hard worker with a diverse skill set. He handles it well and can knock down open shots.
20-Shane Orender, 5’9, G, 2021, Osage City, SSA Elite White 16U
A fine defensive player who got physical with defenders up top and worked his way inside. Orender played hard and ran the floor and got open looks through transition and as a pull up shooter up top. He played well off the ball and showed movement and poise in crunch time.
21-Gavin Pieschl, 5’10, G, 2021, Marysville, SSA Elite White 16U
A nice shooter from distance who was able to be play his game and not lose focus. He played his normal patient game and found success as a shooter and when he went inside to score. Pieschl connected from distance early and let the the floor open up for him from there. An important piece for SSA Elite White who keeps his head up and mind open.