Sunflower: Midseason MVP Candidates

Israel Potoczny

January 18, 2020 @ 12:00 PM

With the season nearing its mid-way point, Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at several players raising their profile in the Sunflower Conference this season. SUNFLOWER Gardner-Edgerton, Lawrence, Lawrence Free State, Olathe Northwest, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe South, Olathe West, Shawnee Mission East, Shawnee Mission North, Shawnee Mission South, Shawnee Mission Northwest, Shawnee Mission West. Zeke Mayo, 6’3, G, 2021, Lawrence An elite point guard who has excellent play making skills across the board. Mayo has good size at 6'3 and the athleticism to get inside and make plays around the rim. He has terrific range and shoots a high-percentage shot. He's one of the smartest passers in the area and adds terrific handles, and I for openings and inability to score through contact and get to the free-throw line. Mayo currently holds offers from South Dakota State, North Alabama, Northern Colorado and Central Arkansas. Teven McKelvey, 6’2, G, 2020, Gardner-Edgerton A shifty guard with the ability to get out in traffic and finish around the glass. McKelvey is a strong athlete who brings toughness and strength to the floor and can rebound extremely well for his size. He scores when he has an open look and is a solid pastor and has good vision and awareness of his surroundings. a player who can create plays an open floor and score and block shots in transition. DK Middleton, 6’3, G/F, 2020, Free State Middleton had an impressive offseason over the summer playing for the Primetime Ballerz, showing leadership and the ability to take over a game. He can play with and without the ball, looking to score quickly and create big plays off mismatches. He runs the floor well and can connect from three-point range, the mid-range area and around the rim. He's an impressive two-way player who can score in a variety of ways and make a statement as a shot blocker, rebounder and transition player. Mayson Quartlebaum, 6’6, F, 2020, Lawrence A confident forward who had an impressive summer with KC RUN GMC, Quartlebaum is a physical two-way player who can connect from three-point range and move inside and dominate the boards. He has a strong frame and brings a high IQ to the floor. He looks to make smart passes and can connect from the free-throw line and the mid-range area when he has an open look as he has a soft touch and a solid high-post game. Quartlebaum has committed to play basketball for Kennesaw State. KT Raimey, 6’3, G, 2020, Olathe North An elite player who shows a terrific all-around game and had a big summer with MoKan Elite. Raimey has great handles, terrific bounce, a sharpshooter's mentality and the ability to put the ball on the floor and make plays both in transition and in half court settings. He's an aggressive defender who looks to play physical and force turnovers and get out in transition and play above the rim. He is a dynamic playmaker who understands his role and how to lead his team to wins. Preston Reynolds, 6’4, G, 2021, Shawnee Mission East A Team KC performer during the summer, Reynolds has strong two-way play that helps him standout and causes defenses to keep him in their game plan. A smart player who can connect from the free throw line and around the basket, Reynolds stays after plays and looks to contribute wherever he can on both ends of the floor. He brings great size to the guard position at 6’4, and shows a scrappy nature on defense and a flexibility for the transition game.