PREVIEW: Sunflower Underrated Guards (2020)

<p>Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at the upcoming season in the Sunflower League.</p> <p><b>Sunflower<br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shawnee Mission East, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gardner-Edgerton, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lawrence, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lawrence Free State, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shawnee Mission North, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Olathe East, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Olathe North, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Olathe Northwest, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Olathe South, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Olathe West, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shawnee Mission Northwest, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shawnee Mission South, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shawnee Mission West</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sam Nicodemus, 5’10, G, 2020, Olathe West</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nicodemus is a strong player who runs hard and looks to get inside and make plays. He is stronger than he looks and has good hands and an eye for schemes. He can operate as a primary ball handler and also as a shooter. He looks to make plays on both sides of the floor.</span></p> <p><b>Nick Arensberg, 6’2, G, 2020, Shawnee Mission East</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A standout performer for Yobo this summer showcasing a terrific first step and a nice all-around game. Arensberg has good size and solid length, making him a good player who can make a statement on both ends of the floor. He has great vision and can make solid plays as a primary ball handler, a scoring guard and a slashing wing.</span></p> <p><b>Logan Skeens, 6’0, G, 2020, Shawnee Mission NW</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A lanky player who runs the floor well and looks to get up and make plays. He can handle the ball some and always seems to have his eye on the ball. He can score close to the basket and also connects from distance. A nice transition piece. </span></p> <p><b>DJ Stubblefield, 5’10, G, 2020, Olathe South</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A solid performer on both ends who has a good eye for plays and seems to know how to squeeze the ball in tight spots. He can handle the ball and get around opponents and get to the basket. He can make plays and score from deep and around the basket. </span></p> <p><b>Alyus Wisdom, 6’2, G, 2020, Free State</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A breakout performer this summer who brings a solid combination of skill, size and all-around hustle to the floor. He makes smart plays with the ball in his hands and can get to the mid-range area and score. He pulls up when defenders aren’t expecting it and shows growth from game to game. Wisdom is a strong player who is expected to play well this upcoming season. </span></p>