AVCTL: Junior Standouts
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,…
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Continue ReadingWith 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
Nick Hogan Nick Hogan 6'5" | SF Eisenhower | 2021 State KS , 6’5, F, 2021, Eisenhower
An inside-out forward who has good post moves at the low and high spots. Hogan is good at using his frame to feel for an opening and can stop and pop and has a nice fade shot a few feet from the basket. He’s also comfortable stepping outside and knocking down perimeter shots from several feet beyond the three-point arc. Hogan is good at getting to the free-throw line and sells contact well. He’s shooting 81 percent from the free throw line hitting 29 of 36. Hogan is averaging 12.2 points, 1.1 assists, 6.1 rebounds and .5 steals per game.
Eli Isaacs Eli Isaacs 6'1" | CG Valley Center | 2021 State KS , 6’1, G, 2021, Valley Center
An emerging junior guard who runs the floor and looks to capitalize through transition plays. He is a strong defensive player who is good at jumping passing lanes as he is always looking to force turnovers. He’s good at reading offenses and hustles wherever he can. His offensive game is much improved from a season ago and his stats are all up to prove it. He’s currently averaging 16.1 points, 5.4 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game. Isaac’s is shooting 44 percent from the field, 36 percent from three-point range and 62 percent from the free throw line, hitting 48 of 77 attempts.
Jack Johnson Jack Johnson 6'2" | CG Andover | 2021 State KS , 6’2, G, 2021, Andover
An excellent scoring guard who brings a relentless nature to the offensive side of the floor. He has an elite shot from 3-point range and looks to shoot several feet beyond the arc. One of the more impressive shooters over the summer, Johnson is good at creating his own shot but plays off the ball a lot and scores quickly after the catch. he is extremely aggressive on both ends of the floor and has good handles as well. Johnson is averaging a team-high 19.3 points while shooting 50 percent of the field, 39 percent from the 3-point range and 63 percent from the free throw line (68-75). Also an underrated defensive rebounder who comes up big in clutch moments.
Gabe Phillips, 6’2, G/F, 2021, Valley Center
An underrated player who is comfortable in a variety of positions. Phillips has good athleticism and the length and bounds to play on the perimeter or inside and around the blast. He is good at rebounding and hooks chicken test shots and keeps ball-handlers on their toes as he is a sneaky defender. He’s averaging 12 points a game and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 76 percent from the free-throw line. A player who is aggressive and looks to score and make plays however he can.
Parker Scott Parker Scott 6'1" | CG Maize South | 2021 State KS , 6’2, G, 2021, Maize South
A nice scoring guard who can play point or off the ball as a scorer. He has a smart game for a perimeter player and has long arms and a high release point which gives him extra space to get his shot off. He turns on his speed when he needs it and can get around players and pass inside. Also an impressive rebounder who looks to play physical around the glass. Scott is averaging 13.3 points, 1.7 assists, six rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.