AVCTL (II): Most Underrated

Israel Potoczny

February 24, 2020 @ 12:00 PM

With the season in full swing, Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at several players raising their profile in the Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail League II this season. Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail (2) Andover, Andover Central, Arkansas City, Eisenhower, Goddard, Maize South, Valley Center Ben Crowell, 5’8, G, 2020, Maize South A point guard who has an eye for plays on both ends of the floor, Crowell brings a nice combination of speed, handles and in-game quickness to the floor. He is good at anticipating plays and shows confidence as a scorer and lead guard. Crowell is averaging 11.2 points, 1.8 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. He's shooting 42 percent from the floor, 43 percent from three-point range (35-81) and 65 percent from the free throw line. Jamauri Jordan, 6’3, G/F, 2020, Arkansas City Jordan is a strong combo forward player who looks to dominate the boards and play physical inside. He leads his team in points and rebounds and brings a nice combination of speed and athleticism around the basket. He can score from distance but his game is the mid-range area and off the glass. Jordan is averaging a team-high 11.7 points, 1.2 assists, 6.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. He’s shooting 63 percent from the free throw line and 61 percent from the free throw line. A nice leader on the floor who brings athleticism and bounce to Arkansas City's roster. <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/shomari-parnell/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/shomari-parnell/">Shomari Parnell</a></a>, 6’1, G, 2020, Andover Central A nice rebounder who looks to set a tone on the defensive side of the floor. Parnell is an interesting senior player who runs the floor and is active as a scorer and off ball player. He gets up in transition and looks to rebound and force turnovers and get the ball to his teammates. Parnell is averaging 6.6. Points, 1.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals through eight games. He’s shooting 41 percent from the floor and 60 percent from the free throw line. Andrew Schnackenberg, 6’4, F, 2020, Arkansas City Schnackenberg gives Arkansas City some height inside the paint. He’s a strong player who can run the floor and cover ground quickly. He can block shots but his presence alone in the paint can disrupt plays. Schnackenberg is averaging five points per game and 3.5 rebounds and shows a good work ethic and a lot of hustle. <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/ethan-stewart/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/ethan-stewart/">Ethan Stewart</a></a>, 6’0, G, 2020, Eisenhower Stewart is an aggressive overall player who brings good athleticism and physicality to the floor. He's a strong offensive player who can rebound some and shoots 45 percent from the field and 67 percent from the free throw line. He's also shooting 45 percent from three-point range, hitting 40 of his 88 attempts. Stewart is averaging 8.8 points per game and adds 2.4 rebounds and one steal. Stewart is a leader in a variety of ways and brings good understanding and a team-first mentality to the floor. Jerome Washinton, 6’5, F, 2020, Andover Central Washington can stretch the floor with his outside shooting as he likes to shoot from distance. He is a smart player who has an interesting game style which allows him to quietly score and rebound without attracting a lot of attention. He's confident and his 3-point shot, but is a strong scorer around the glass. He stays with plays and looks to finish around the rim in transition and half court settingsWashington is 43 percent from the field while averaging 10.8 points per game. He’s also averaging 5.6 rebounds, one steal and 1.3 blocks per game.