PREVIEW: Eastern Kansas League Underrated Guards (2020)

<p>Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at the upcoming season in the Eastern Kansas League (EKL)</p> <p><b>Eastern Kansas League (EKL)<br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">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>Jabari Brickhouse, 6’0, G, 2020, Blue Valley West</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An all-around guard who can score, rebound well for his size and play strong defense. Brickhouse has a good head on his shoulders and understands how to force turnovers and get the head of his opponents. A smart transition player who can move opponents off the intended mark and finish plays around the glass. </span></p> <p><b>Jack McGuire, 6’0, G, 2020, Mill Valley</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A solid piece for Mill Valley who understands his role and does his job well. He can do whatever his team needs and he shows good movement on offense and an aggressive nature on defense. McGuire is an unselfish player and has good vision and looks to give his teammates opportunities and go after the ball as a defender. </span></p> <p><b>Greg Riddle, 5’11, G, 2020, Blue Valley West</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A fast athlete who can handle the ball and connect from the distance. He has a quick release and can get the bounce more often than not. He is an intelligent player, but one who is quick and has good footwork. He creates separation and can avoid defensive traps and get the ball inside or to another open teammate along the perimeter. </span></p> <p><b>Jack Sheplak, 6’3, G, 2020, Blue Valley North</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sheplak can get to the basket and finish off the glass. He can also connect from several feet from behind the 3-point line. He is a solid overall player who has a smart game and understands his role and how to connect. He looks to be involved and stays on the move without the ball. He has good size and can drive or step back. </span></p> <p><b>Jack Souder, 6’3, G, 2020, Blue Valley North</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A slasher who moves well without the ball but can also put the ball on the floor and create. Sounder has good size and is a hard-nosed player, one who is active on both sides of the ball and can come away with steals and transition plays. He looks to attack the basket and can get off shots inside against taller opponents. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>