PREVIEW: Eastern Kansas League Top Sophomores (2022)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at the upcoming season in the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eastern Kansas League (EKL)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Eastern Kansas League (EKL)</strong><br /> Bishop Miege (19-3, 9-0), Blue Valley (8-10, 3-5), Blue Valley North (15-9, 6-4), Blue Valley Northwest (27-2, 8-1), Blue Valley Southwest (8-14, 1-7), Blue Valley West (9-14, 4-6), Mill Valley (3-21,1-9), St. James Academy (14-9, 4-6), St. Thomas Aquinas (12-9, 6-4)</span></p> <p><b>Tyler Clairbone, 6’3, G/F, 2022, St. James</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A good-sized shooter who has a good feel for both ends of the floor. Clairbone is listed at 6’3 and shows activity both inside and out. That said, he looks to connect from distance from anywhere behind the 3-point line. He clean shooter who can find his stroke quickly. </span></p> <p><b>Cooper Jackson, 6’0, PG, 2022, St. Thomas Aquinas</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A standout in his class, Jackson is an impressive two-way player who is a terrific ball handler and facilitator. He has the ability to break down opponents with his handles and overall movement and athleticism. He is a solid shooter and can come up big with his passing and play along the perimeter. A promising player with a high ceiling. </span></p> <p><b>Mark Mitchell, 6’6, G, 2022, Bishop Miege</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the state’s top young prospects, Mitchell has terrific size and athleticism as well as a developing skill set and a high ceiling, all of which  makes Mitchell a big piece for his team moving forward. He has great size and shows flexibility and athleticism. He projects at wing given his speed and ball handling skills and his ability to score around the rim. Mitchell is a player to watch and one who will make a big impact this season. </span></p> <p><b>Aidan Shaw, 6’7,G/F, 2022, Blue Valley</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An impressive two-way player who has great athleticism and a bouncy nature inside. He has terrific speed and great size, length and understanding. He can overthink plays at times but his natural talent and overall drive makes him a tough opponents to stop. He can throw down jams in transition and can get to the free throw line and connect. </span></p>