Sunflower: Wings making their mark
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…
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Continue ReadingWith 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.
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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.
Mathew Eastman, G/F, 2020, Olathe West
An active defensive presence for Olathe West who can collapse on the ball, block shots and rattle opponents as a defender. Eastman has good movement inside the perimeter and has a long frame and good length. He’s not going to be fooled by much and can track down plays and can test shots well. He also is an active rebounder and can score for himself and may plays.
Jake English, F, 2020, Olathe South
An underrated wing player who can connect from three-point range and move inside and make plays as a rebounder and defender. English has a soft-touch to his shot and good form and balance. He uses his frame to feel for openings inside and moves well off the ball and can make plays in transition as well. He’s a scrappy defender who looks to make passes and connect when he has an open look.
Austin Hashagen, 6’3, G/F, 2020, Olathe West
Hashagen is a tough player who brings a physical brand of basketball to the floor. He’s a combo guard who has the ability to play both on the perimeter and inside and around the basket given his toughness, length and flexibility as a defender. He fearlessly attacks the basket and can find angles and get his shot off. He is good at forcing turnovers and can handle the ball in transition and get to the basket and score or to the free throw line.
Ivan Jalabomy, 6’0, G/F, 2021, Gardner-Edgerton
An athletic option for Gardner-Edgerton who has good length, strong athleticism and a lot of bounce to his step. He’s an aggressive player who is physical and plays through contact well. He keeps his hands up and moves his feet well and can get up and make plays in transition as both an offensive and defensive option.
Bryce Johnson, 6’5, G/F, 2020, Lawrence
A solid two-way athlete who brings good size and hustle to the floor and has the range to stretch the floor. He can connect from several feet out but prefers to score close to the basket and around the rim. He looks to contest shots and can rebound well as a defender and looks to get back quickly and can finish around the rim. A well built player who has the ability to handle the power forward position.
Carter Lichtsinn, 6’4, G/F, 2021, Olathe West
A solid to a player for Olathe West to has a nice touch and understands how to move off the ball and come off screens. Lichtsinn has a high release point to his shot and a great eye for the long ball at the wing spot. He is comfortable defending inside and out as he has good size and length and the ability to contest shots and rebound on the defensive end of the floor.
Miles McKenna, 6’4, F, 2022, Shawnee Mission South
A left hander, McKenna can knock down perimeter shots with range out past the 3-point arc, but can also put the ball on the floor and attack the basket. He shows terrific footwork and has the ability to score around the basket using a soft touch to score the ball.