AVCTL: Junior Sleepers

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><b>Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail (2)</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Andover, Andover Central, Arkansas City, Eisenhower, Goddard, Maize South, Valley Center</span></p> <p><b><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kaleb-gaddis/">[player_tooltip player_id="889490" first="Kaleb" last="Gaddis"]</a>, 6’0, G, 2021, Andover</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A terrific lead guard who brings an incredibly high IQ to the floor. Gaddis has terrific vision and great control and strong handles. He can weave in and out of coverage and is great at breaking presses and keeping his teammates in line with the offense. Gaddis leads by example and looks to get the ball to his teammates in a position where it’s easy for them to score. A player who could easily score for himself but would rather keep the offense moving and his teammates happy. He’s averaging 7.8 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. </span></p> <p><b>Cody Houser, 6’0, G, 2021, Eisenhower</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Houser is a nice junior guard for Eisenhower who can handle the ball and create openings for his teammates. He can score for himself and does so well at times, but he is Scrappy in a variety of ways and shows up on both ends of the floor. Houser is averaging 7.8 points, 2.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. He’s shooting 49 percent from the field, 35 percent from three-point range and 61 percent from the free throw line, hitting 22 of his 36 attempts.</span></p> <p><b>Cam’ron Moses, 6’2, G/F, 2021, Goddard</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A nice scoring option and athlete who can force his way to the basket and finish around the rim. Moses has terrific athleticism, good size and length which gives him an advantage in physical situations where the game is close. He is wiry and active and shows a fluid nature on both ends of the floor. He attacks the basket with the ball and is good at forcing turnovers and can block shots in transition. </span></p> <p><b><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/isaiah-maikori/">[player_tooltip player_id="891926" first="Isaiah" last="Maikori"]</a>, 6’2, G, 2021, Andover</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A multiple sport athlete who brings toughness and a defensive mentality to the floor. Maikori is a nice athlete who looks to run the floor and make smart decisions with the ball. He passed as well and can score around the glass and from the mid-range area. He’s shooting 56 percent from the field and 61 percent from the free throw line, hitting 43-71. Maikori is averaging 11.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game. A tough player who is having a terrific junior season.</span></p> <p><b>Brock Merz, G/F, 2021, Arkansas City</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merz is a nice wing combo player who shows some length, defensive awareness, speed and the ability to handle the ball in transition. He is a physical defender and is good at switching on and off the perimeter as he can defend the high and low post some but has the speed to stay with guards and force opponents to mishandle the ball. Merz is averaging 8.4 points, 1.4 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals. Merz is shooting 50 percent from the field, 32 percent from 3-point range and 65 percent from the free throw line. </span></p> <p><b>Haden O’Toole, 6’1, G/F, 2021, Arkansas City</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">O’Toole plays inside some given his strength and footwork around the basket. He’s a versatile player who can score some but also looks to set a tone with his defensive pressure. O’Toole is averaging 7.6 points, 1.5 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. He’s hit 37-47 from the free throw line for 79 percent. A nice player who can handle the ball and move off it well, showing good awareness and movement. </span></p> <p><b>Doug Stewart, 5’10, G, 2021, Arkansas City</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stewart has confidence in his shot but his strength shows up in other ways. He has good leadership, handles and looks to create for his teammates and play off the ball as well as with the ball. Stewart is a strong rebounder and is active as a defender and shot blocker. He plays hard inside and has the speed and flexibility to see time across the floor. Stewart is averaging 7.8 points, 2.7 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. </span></p>